Makassar Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Annual Meeting (MaCPLAM) is a routine activity of the Makassar Patklin PDS that aims as a forum for the development and improvement of knowledge and skills for Clinical Pathology Doctors, general practitioners and other laboratory practitioners. This year MaCPLAM is entering its fifth year, Insya Allah will take place on 11-13 July 2019. This year's 5th MaCPLAM carries the theme "Laboratory 4.0: Challenges and Opportunities of Laboratory Medicine".