The Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Malaysia (AOEMM) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Datuk Dr Mahathar Abd Wahab on his appointment as the new Director-General of Health, effective 29 May 2025, which was announced by the Chief Secretary to […]
The Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Dr. Jayakumar A/L Gurusamy on his appointment as Vice Chancellor of Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM), effective 1 April 2025. A Leader in Occupational and […]
A landmark courtesy visit on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, brought together leaders from the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM) and the Ministry of Health’s Digital Health Division, signalling a promising step towards enhanced occupational health nationwide. Led […]
On May 1st, 2025, a date dedicated to celebrating workers across the nation – Workers’ Day (Hari Pekerja) – the national broadcaster RTM, through its health discussion program “Diari Rawat,” aptly turned its focus to a critical occupational health issue: the severe lung disease, Silicosis. Joined […]
The proposed US OSHA heat standard outlined in the editorial published in the Occupational & Environmental Medicine has significant implications for Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region, where heat-related workplace hazards are increasingly concerning due to climate change. Current […]
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis has examined the relationship between occupational asbestos exposure and three gastrointestinal (GI) cancers: esophageal, stomach, and colorectal cancer. This comprehensive study analysed 192 research papers published through March 2024, representing the most thorough assessment […]
The Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM) is pleased to announce a writing competition open to all undergraduate medical students enrolled in Malaysian medical schools. This initiative aims to foster interest and engagement among students in the vital […]
Dear All, We are reaching out to inform you about important changes to our course fee structure that will take effect on January 1, 2025. For your information, the adjustment in fees is the first time implemented since we started […]
21-22 September 2024: the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM) hosted a dynamic two-day Medical Surveillance Workshop at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur. Themed “Next-Gen Occupational Health: Navigating Malaysia’s Updated Guidelines on Medical Surveillance at the Workplace 2023,” […]
The AOEMM (represented by Hon. Secretary Dr Sathya Subramaniam) joined a meeting between Malaysian Occupational Health Practitioners Association (MOHPA) and the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) to discuss matters relating to the new Occupational Safety and Health (Noise […]
