Schedule

Pre-conference Dinner Talk

Laughter Yoga Movement Founder, Dr. Madan Kataria will talk on Business Opportunities with Laughter Yoga 

Australia’s Leading Laughter Expert/Gelotologist Merv Neal will discuss his past research studies and their findings over the last 15 years, and then updates with his current work in the UK, Africa, and Nepal. He will also discuss the importance of this work and the opportunities that lie ahead with it. There will also be mention of the opportunities with autoethnography that show how we can all become researchers. 

Special performance by Bill Lewis, Khedlly Koh and Diane Kichitjitsu  

Emcee: Liza Alip

The Joyous Cultural Street Nite, on 26th July 2025, 6pm-9.30pm.

🥰🤩🥳Highlights include:

• Cultural Performances: Lion Dance, Qilin, Dragon Dance, Great Banner Flag, multicultural dances

• Cultural Exposure: Interaction with the locals & delegates from 20+ countries including Singapore, India, Algeria, Spain, Tunisia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bahrain, Australia, Japan, France, Italy, Morocco, Cyprus, UAE and more

• Live Entertainment: Jazz music, local singing talents, group dancing, and laughter

• Laughter Yoga Session: Led by international laughter yoga leaders including Dr. Madan Kataria

• Local Cuisine: Malaysian favourites from various cultures – Chinese, Malay, Indian, and vegetarian options (at own expense)🤣🥰😃

• Traditional Arts & Crafts: Batik, handmade clay items, bags, toys, Chinese calligraphy and painting, Sarawakian Orang Asli crafts, nail art and more (available for purchase)