Xiang Yun Yang, MB, BCH, BAO, MMED, LLM

Dr. Xiang Yun Yang is an esteemed Emergency Physician and the Head of the Emergency and Trauma Department at Sarikei Hospital, Sarawak. She graduated with an MB BCh BAO from Penang Medical College, National University of Ireland and later completed a Master of Medicine in Emergency Medicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia. With a career deeply rooted in rural medicine, Dr. Yang has made significant contributions to interfacility patient transfer, aeromedical, and water emergency medical services (EMS). Her expertise in aquatic life support stems from her experiences medical rescue in her flood-prone homestate. Dr. Yang has co-founded the Basic Transport Medicine Course and contributed to healthcare policy, earning recognition for her pioneering work in improving patient safety and care in remote areas. Additionally, with a Master’s in Healthcare and Medical Law, she has contributed to shaping healthcare policies and local protocols for patient transfer in Sarawak, Malaysia. She is currently working on her PhD on Medical Education at the University Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS).