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 Community Medicine Professor Dr. Jayakumar brings to his new role a distinguished career spanning academia, …
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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 by AOEMM President Dr Abu Hasan Samad, alongside council members Prof. Dr Retneswari Masilamani, Prof. …
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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 by Respiratory Consultant Dr. Shazatul Syakirin Sirol Aflah from the Ministry of Health Malaysia, and …
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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 Heat Challenges in Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is particularly vulnerable to heat-related workplace hazards: Malaysia’s …
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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 of this relationship to date. Key Findings The meta-analysis revealed significant elevated risks for all …
by Main Admin 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 field of Occupational Health and Medicine, with a particular emphasis on Malaysia and the surrounding …
by Main Admin 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 the course in 2009. The fee for the repeat examination remains the same at RM100 per attempt. The …
by Main Admin 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 workshop provided an engaging platform for occupational health professionals to explore the latest regulations. …
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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 Exposure Regulations) 2019 regarding Audiometric Testing Centres (ATCs). MOHPA had submitted a proposal with several …
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This evening, as we gather to honour Dr. Badhesha Jagdev Singh s/o Bakhtawar Singh with this posthumous AOEMM Lifetime Achievement Award, we celebrate a life marked by unparalleled dedication, profound expertise, and unyielding spirit. Dr. Jagdev, as he was fondly known who passed away on June 5, 2024, was a pioneering force in aviation medicine …
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