The Founder
Shahir Anuar Bin Shahrani
Architectural / Systemic-T Polymath
Shahir Anuar Bin Shahrani is the founder of Polymath Nexus Consultancy and a prominent Malaysian pharmacist whose work spans pharmaceutical care, medicine-device invention, digital health, service innovation and writing. He serves as National Secretary of the Malaysian Mensa Society for 2026/2027 and is the author and independent publisher of MERCY, an illustrated Islamic story for young readers and families.
His professional and creative work is connected by a practical aim: make useful ideas easier to access, whether through a medicine-preparation device, a healthcare application, an inclusive resource or a story that helps families talk about dignity, faith and hidden struggles.
Professional profile
Work, roles & contributions
Experience across disciplines.
Connected through practice.
Pharmacist and Medicine-Safety Innovator
The Malaysian Mensa Society describes Shahir as a prominent Malaysian pharmacist. He developed his first app, Warfarin Dosing HTK, a digital tool mainly used for clinical warfarin dose support. The innovative app was selected as a Finalist for Anugerah Inovasi Negara (AIN) 2015 under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOSTI) and Agency Nuclear Malaysia due to its global impact. The Ministry of Health recognition record lists the Warfarin Dosing HTK Android Application among award-winning pharmacy innovation projects.
Inventor of a Medicine-Preparation Device
A Malaysian patent names Shahir as a co-inventor of a tablet grinding and mixing device designed to help turn tablets into a liquid medicine. Separately, the Ministry of Health’s 2019 technical report describes the E-Mix portable medicine mixer as the world’s first portable medicine-mixing machine. These records support his work in medicine preparation and device innovation.
Healthcare Apps and Digital Innovation
His healthcare software work includes Warfarin Dosing HTK, an Android application appearing in the Ministry of Health’s 2015 innovation records. An official MyIPO IP Online report records the copyright under copyright record . The application was submitted on 4 March 2015 and registered/protected on 11 August 2015. The report names Shahir Anuar Bin Shahrani as both the author and copyright owner.
Social Entrepreneurship
A supplied Ministry of Finance certificate records a Top 20 consolation-prize recognition in the 2016 National Blue Ocean Strategy competition.
Public-Service Recognition
He has won personal accolades in his capacity of serving the country as a government pharmacist, where he has twice been awarded Anugerah Perkhidmatan Cemerlang KKM in 2016 and 2022. He has also been awarded Anugerah Kecemerlangan Farmasi KKM in 2017 . He has accumulated a number of personal accolades since entering government service, such as Anugerah PRP Harapan 2012 (Hospital Tanjong Karang) and Anugerah Inovasi Jabatan Farmasi Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang (2025). He has also won numerous national and international innovation awards
National Leadership at Malaysian Mensa
He serves as National Secretary of the Malaysian Mensa Society for 2026/2027. The society’s National Committee profile describes him as a prominent Malaysian pharmacist and innovator.
Environmental Advocate through MyMediSAFE
Shahir has contributed to advocacy for the safe disposal of unused medicines and environmental protection. The MyMediSAFE Innovation Challenge 2025 recognized a medicine-disposal proposal. The initiative’s official materials describe the wider effort to reduce environmental harm from medicines.
Twice-Exceptionality and Inclusion Advocate
Through public communication and his writing, Shahir advocates for greater understanding of twice-exceptional (2e) people, neurodiversity and the support needs of young people and families. This is advocacy and storytelling, not a claim to provide diagnosis or clinical treatment.
Islamic Storytelling and Faith-Centered Advocacy
MERCY is an illustrated Islamic story about Zayd and his father, Khalid. Its themes include sincere questions, mistakes, repentance, gratitude, learning differently and compassion. Shahir writes from a faith-centered perspective as an author and advocate, not as a religious authority.
Author and Independent Publisher
Shahir writes and independently publishes MERCY under his own name. The book invites families and educators to discuss self-worth, faith, learning differences and kindness. His official book page provides the synopsis, edition identifiers and reading guide. The official MERCY website provides current edition and retailer information.
Independent Strategic and Impact Advisor
Shahir works independently as a strategic and social impact advisor. His professional contact page provides the current profile and enquiry route for advisory and collaboration work.
Goolee Liaison and Inclusive Game Collaboration
Shahir’s supplied professional record describes strategic liaison and intermediary work for national and international opportunities connected with Goolee Sdn Bhd, including collaborative development of educational and inclusive games. Goolee’s own materials document digital game development, accessible learning and B-Goolee’s Braille-supported work.
Nikoli and International Puzzle-Sector Connections
Shahir’s supplied record also identifies work connecting Goolee-related opportunities with national and international stakeholders, including Nikoli Co., Ltd. Nikoli’s official materials establish its history as a Japanese puzzle publisher and its role in naming and popularising Sudoku.
Research and Public-Service Improvement
He has contributed to Ministry of Health Pharmacy Quality Initiatives reporting guidance and pharmacy quality initiatives and co-authored record research on pharmacy value-added services in Selangor. His work also reflects an interest in improving how healthcare services reach people and communities.
Education, Accessible Design and Public Policy
His advocacy includes accessible learning, inclusive design and child wellbeing. He has developed and shared proposals on children’s mental health and education. He has shared his initiatives regarding this issue both locally, during Libat Urus Belanjawan 2027, and also with other countries, mainly major Islam organizations.