Building Bridges, Empowering Minds

Meet Our Members

By joining ARUPS, you become part of a regional network committed to ethical practice, solidarity, and knowledge exchange. This membership is designed to strengthen psychological practice through institutional partnerships, capacity building, and coordinated responses to psychosocial challenges across Southeast Asia. Together, we grow as an inclusive and impactful community.

Leadership Contributions

Key early leaders of ARUPS included Dr Rahmat Ismail (HIMPSI), Dr Mahmood Nazar Mohamed (PSIMA), Dr Allan Bernardo (PAP), and Dr Soree Pokaeo (TPA). Dr Mahmood played a vital role until his passing in 2010, after which leadership from PSIMA continued under Dr Ariffin and Dr Goh. Their leadership played a pivotal role in shaping ARUPS’ trajectory.

Uniting Regional Expertise in Psychology and Ethics

ARUPS Member Societies

ARUPS is a union of national psychological associations across Southeast Asia, committed to advancing ethical, collaborative, and culturally informed psychological practice. Our members work together to promote academic exchange, capacity building, and regionally relevant psychological research.

https://himpsi.or.id/
https://pap.ph/
https://thaipsychological.com/
https://www.psima.org.my/
https://singaporepsychologicalsociety.org/
John Manuel Kliatchko, PhD (Philippines)

John Manuel Kliatchko, PhD (Philippines)

ARUPS Secretary General

Andik Matulessy, PhD (Indonesia)

Andik Matulessy, PhD (Indonesia)

ARUPS President

Shazli Ezzat Gazali, PhD (Malaysia)

Shazli Ezzat Gazali, PhD (Malaysia)

ARUPS President-Elect (Provisional)

Pearlene Ng, PhD (Singapore)

Pearlene Ng, PhD (Singapore)

ARUPS TREASURER

Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, PhD (Malaysia)

Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, PhD (Malaysia)

Executive Committee Member

Nanchatsan Sakunpong, PhD (Thailand)

Nanchatsan Sakunpong, PhD (Thailand)

Executive Committee Member

Peejay Bengwasan, PhD (Philippines)

Peejay Bengwasan, PhD (Philippines)

Executive Committee Member

Adrian Toh, PhD (Singapore)

Adrian Toh, PhD (Singapore)

Executive Committee Member

Juthatip Wiwattanapantuwong, PhD (Thailand)

Juthatip Wiwattanapantuwong, PhD (Thailand)

Executive Committee Member

Anrilla Ningdyah, PhD (Indonesia)

Anrilla Ningdyah, PhD (Indonesia)

Executive Committee Member