Programme
6 August 2026 - Day 1 (Main-Congress) Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak
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07:30
08:00
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Registration + Coffee/Tea
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08:00
08:30
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Plenary 1
Strength in Synergy: Advancing Occupational and Environmental Medicine for the Region
Dr Abu Hasan Samad
Speaker
MalaysiaAcademy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM), Twin Towers Medical Centre, KLCC Sdn Bhd, IHH MalaysiaPresident & Group Occupational Health Medical Adviser
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08:30
09:00
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Keynote 1
Future Trends in Industrial Disaster Management
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09:00
09:30
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Diamond Plenary Speaking Slot - Sarawak Energy Berhad
Health as a Strategic Asset: Leading Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the Energy Transition
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09:30
10:00
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Tea Break & Networking Session
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10:00
11:00
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Dialogue Session
"Global Outlook, National Commitment: Leadership Dialogue on Occupational Health." Shaping Regional and Global OH Priorities Under RMK13
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11:00
12:30
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24th ACOH 2026 Opening Ceremony
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12:30
13:30
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Lunch & Networking Session
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13:30
15:00
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Symposium 1
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Managing Occupational Health in Multinational Companies
Dr Katherine Marie Carandang Chua
Speaker
PhilippinesPfizerDirector of Occupational Health & Safety (APAC)
Mr Wan Syuhaidi Wan Chik
Speaker
MalaysiaPETRONASHealth and Safety, Group Health, Safety and Environment
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Symposium 2
Occupational Health in the Informal Economy: A Global Perspective
Dr Eugene Tordecilla Macalinga
Speaker
PhilippinesDepartment of Population Health, School of Nursing and Health Science, Hong Kong Metropolitan UniversitySenior Lecturer
Dr Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Speaker
JapanThe Ohara Memorial Institute for Science of LabourSenior Research Adviser
Professor Naesinee Chaiear
Speaker
ThailandDepartment of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine and Center of Occupational Medicine and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, ThailandProfessor of Occupational Medicine & Chair
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Symposium 3
Affiliate Symposium
Breakout Room 3
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15:00
16:30
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Symposium 4
Bridging Recovery and Work: Disability Management and Return to Work: Models in South-East Asia
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Symposium 5
National Programmes & Policy in Occupational Medicine: The Philippines Perspective
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Symposium 6
Building Psychologically Safe Workplace: Global Mental-Health Strategies
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16:00
16:30
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SEA OEMNet Council Meeting
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16:30
17:00
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Tea Break & Networking Session
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17:00
18:00
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Forum 1
Occupational Health Policies Across Cultures: Challenges and Solutions
Mr Nicholas James Pahl
Speaker
United KingdomSociety of Occupational Medicine (SOM)Chief Executive Officer
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18:00
18:30
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Lucky Draw | End of Congress Day 1
Main Hall
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