Abstract

Key Themes

Occupational Medicine Fitness for Work
Occupational Health and Safety Legislation Occupational Health Policies
Occupational Health and Safety in Multinationals Occupational Health and Safety in Specific Industries
Occupational Health and Safety in Informal Economies Occupational Health and Safety among Migrant Workers
Human Performance and Safety in the Workplace Health Promotion at Work
Mental Health at Work Psychological Safety at Work
Non-Communicable Disease and Work Communicable Disease and Work
Industrial Hygiene Practice Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Safety in the Workplace Digital Transformation and Work
Climate Change and Work Workplace Disaster Preparedness and Response

Submit your abstract for the 24th Asian Congress on Occupational Health for the opportunity to have your work published in the Annals of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (AOEM) and to compete for prizes awarded to the best oral and poster presentations, as detailed below:

CATEGORY PRIZES
A. Oral Presentation 1) Open Category
1st: RM 1500
2nd: RM1000
3rd: RM 500
Consolations: RM250 x 2
2) Student Category
1st: RM 1500
2nd: RM1000
3rd: RM 500
Consolations: RM250 x 2
B. Poster Presentation 1) Open Category
1st: RM 1500
2nd: RM1000
3rd: RM 500
Consolations: RM250 x 2
2) Student Category
1st: RM 1500
2nd: RM1000
3rd: RM 500
Consolations: RM250 x 2

Instructions for Oral Paper Presentation

  • Slide upload and testing must be completed in the Speakers Support Room on 5 August 2026, before 12:00 PM. Any other link for uploading presentation slides prior to the congress will be announced soon.
  • Room allocations and presentation timings will be published in the programme book and on the website from 31 July 2026.
  • The duration of each presentation is seven (7) minutes, followed by two (2) minutes for questions and answers.
  • Presenters are advised to strictly adhere to the 7-minute presentation time limit.
  • Only Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt/.pptx) or PDF (.pdf) files will be accepted.
  • If you are using non-standard fonts, they must be embedded within the PowerPoint or PDF file.
  • All videos must be be directly embedded into the presentation slides. Do not use external links (e.g., YouTube), as the presentation computers cannot support them.
  • If there is a change in the presenting author, you must inform the organiser on the first day of the conference, 05 August 2026.

Instructions for Poster Paper Presentation

  • Presenters must prepare and bring their own hardcopy poster as the organiser will not provide printing services; however, those wishing to print locally in Kuching may email the secretariat for local printer contacts, though the organiser accepts no responsibility for any misprints or vendor arrangements.
  • Posters must be prepared at A0 size, in portrait orientation, using the provided template.
  • A minimum font size of 10 points is recommended to ensure readability.
  • The content should clearly include three key messages or learning points derived from the study.
  • Hyperlinks are not permitted. Presenters may include a QR code to provide additional information.
  • Posters will be displayed on the assigned poster panel during the congress.
  • Presenters must put up their poster either by 5 August 2026, 4:00 PM or 6 August 2026, 12:00 PM.
  • Details of the assigned presentation time and poster panel will be communicated via email and will also be available at the Secretariat Room.
  • Presenters are required to be present at their allocated poster session time.
  • Poster judging will take place during the scheduled presentation session.

Poster Template