Programme

6 August 2026 - Day 1 (Main-Congress) Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak

Time Session
07:00
08:00
Registration
08:00
08:30
Plenary 1
Strength in Synergy: Advancing Occupational and Environmental Medicine for the Region
Dr Abu Hasan Samad Speaker MalaysiaPresident, Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM), President, Asian Association of Occupational and Environmental Health (AAOEH), Chairman, Malaysian Federation for Occupational Safety and Health (MyFOSH)
Great Hall A + B
08:30
09:00
Keynote 1
Future Trends in Industrial Disaster Management
Datuk Dr Mahathar Bin Abd Wahab Speaker MalaysiaDirector General of HealthMinistry of Health Malaysia
Hall A+B
09:00
09:30
Diamond Plenary Speaking Slot - Sarawak Energy Berhad
Health as a Strategic Asset: Leading Occupational Health and Wellbeing in the Energy Sector
Mr Alvin Lim Khiok Leong Speaker MalaysiaSenior Vice President HSSESarawak Energy Berhad
Hall A+B
09:30
10:30
Dialogue Session
Leader Dialogue: Shaping National, Regional, and Global Occupational Health Priorities
Dr Abu Hasan Samad Moderator MalaysiaPresident, Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM), President, Asian Association of Occupational and Environmental Health (AAOEH), Chairman, Malaysian Federation for Occupational Safety and Health (MyFOSH)
Dato' Dr Mohd Azman bin Yacob Panelist MalaysiaDeputy Director - General of Health (Medical), Ministry of Health Malaysia
Ir Ts Hajah Hazlina Binti Yon Panelist MalaysiaDirector GeneralDepartment of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Ministry of Human Resources Malaysia
Hall A+B
10:30
11:00
Tea Break & Networking Session
11:00
12:30
24th ACOH 2026 Opening Ceremony
Hall A+B
12:30
13:30
Lunch & Networking Session
13:30
15:00
Symposium 1
Cross-Cultural Approaches to Managing Occupational Health in Multinational Companies
Dr Lanre Ogunyemi Chairperson United KingdomConsultant Occupational Physician & Medical Director, Trinity Occupational and Public Health Services Ltd, Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM), Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FOM)
Associate Professor Dr Lim Yin Cheng Co-chair MalaysiaAssociate ProfessorDepartment of Social and Preventive Medicine, University Malaysia
  • 13:30
    14:00
    Bridging Borders: Cross-Cultural Strategies in Occupational Health Management
    Mr Wan Mohammad Syuhaidi Bin Wan Chik Speaker MalaysiaSenior General Manager, Health and SafetyPETRONAS
  • 14:00
    14:30
    Global Standards, Local Realities: Harmonising Occupational Health Across Borders
    Dr Shyam Pingle Speaker IndiaVice President International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH)
  • 14:30
    15:00
    Harmonising U.S. OSHA Standards with Asia Pacific Practice in Multinational Companies
    Dr Katherine Marie Carandang Chua Speaker PhilippinesDirector of Occupational Health & Safety (APAC)Pfizer
Hall A+B
Symposium 2
Occupational Health in the Informal Economy: A Global Perspective
Professor Dr Marzuki Isahak Chairperson MalaysiaPrincipal (Occupational Health)Upstream HSE, PETRONAS
Professor Dr Dongmug Kang Co-chair South KoreaKorean Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (KSOEM)
  • 13:30
    14:00
    Occupational Melioidosis in Southeast Asia: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Regional Burden
    Professor Naesinee Chaiear Speaker ThailandProfessor of Occupational Medicine & ChairDepartment of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine and Center of Occupational Medicine and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
  • 14:00
    14:30
    Improving occupational health in informal economy workplaces in South Asia - Application of participatory training methods
    Dr Tsuyoshi Kawakami Speaker JapanSenior Research AdviserThe Ohara Memorial Institute for Science of Labour
  • 14:30
    15:00
    Hidden workers, Visible Health Risks in Hong Kong’s Informal Economy
    Dr Eugene Tordecilla Macalinga Speaker Hong Kong, ChinaSenior LecturerDepartment of Population Health, School of Nursing and Health Science, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Great Hall C
Symposium 3
Affiliate Symposium by Indonesian Occupational Medicine Association (IOMA)
Dr Dian Milasari Chairperson IndonesiaAsia Pacific Medical Director, Procter and Gamble (P&G)
Datin Dr Mona Lisa Md Rasip Co-chair MalaysiaHead of Occupational Safety & HealthNational Institute of Health (NIH), Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • 13:30
    14:00
    Nutritional Factors as a Critical Role to Protect Lead-Exposed Workers
    Dr Ade Mutiara Speaker IndonesiaInternational Relations CoordinatorIndonesian Occupational Medicine Association (IOMA)
  • 14:00
    14:30
    Immunisation for Protection and Improving Worker Productivity
    Dr Agustina Puspitasari Speaker IndonesiaPresidentIndonesian Occupational Medicine Association (IOMA)
  • 14:30
    15:00
    Cadmium Biomonitoring and Blood Pressure in Agricultural Workers
    Dr Jen Fuk Liem Speaker IndonesiaDean, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universitas Kristen Krida Wacana & Member, Indonesian Occupational Medicine Association (IOMA)
Room 14
15:00
16:30
Symposium 4
Bridging Recovery and Work: Disability Management and Return to Work: Models in South-East Asia (Sponsored Symposium by PERKESO)
Ms Emy Baizura Azrin Mohamed Hakke Chairperson MalaysiaHead of Disability Management DepartmentPERKESO
Dr Anza Elias Co-chair MalaysiaPublic Health Medicine Specialist & Council MemberAcademy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM)
  • 15:00
    15:30
    Integrating Disability Management into Occupational Health: From Prevention to Sustainable Return-to-Work
    Professor Dr Azlan Darus Trainer MalaysiaHead of Prevention Medical and Rehabilitation DivisionPERKESO
  • 15:30
    16:00
    Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technologies for Workplace Reintegration
    Associate Professor Dr Mohd Juzaila Bin Abd Latif Speaker MalaysiaUniversiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)
  • 16:00
    16:30
    Advancing Disability Management in Indonesia: Implementation within the Social Security System
    Dr Dahlia Libriana Speaker IndonesiaAssistant Deputy, BPJS Keternagakerjaan
Hall A+B
Symposium 5
National Programmes & Policy in Occupational Medicine: The Philippines Perspective (Affiliate Symposium by Philippine College of Occupational Medicine)
Dr Edmyr M Macabulos Chairperson PhilippinesPast National President, Chair & Specialty Board MemberPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM)
Dr Siti Aishah Abas Co-chair MalaysiaPublic Health Medicine SpecialistMinistry of Health Malaysia
  • 15:00
    15:20
    Healthy Workers, Healthy Nation: Aligning Occupational Medicine with Universal Health Care
    Dr Edmyr M Macabulos Speaker PhilippinesPast National President, Chair & Specialty Board MemberPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM)
  • 15:20
    15:40
    The Road to Occupational Medicine Week: Milestones, Mandates, and the Future of Worker Health Under Presidential Proclamation No. 1316
    Dr Phil M Pangilinan Speaker PhilippinesPast National President, Chair, PCOM OM Week, PCOM Specialty Board MemberPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM)
  • 15:40
    16:00
    The Philippine Experience in Developing the Medium Term National OSH Program
    Dr Ma Teresita S Cucueco Speaker PhilippinesMember, PCOM Specialty BoardPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM)
  • 16:00
    16:30
    Occupational Health for All - Advancing Universal Health Care in the Workplace
    Dr Anna Sofia Victoria S Fajardo Speaker PhilippinesOccupational Medicine Specialist, Immediate Past President & Specialty Board MemberPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM)
Great Hall C
Symposium 6
Building Psychologically Safe Workplace: Global Mental-Health Strategies
Dr Sathya Subramaniam Chairperson MalaysiaHonorary SecretaryAcademy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia (AOEMM)
Dr Adul Bandhukul Co-chair Thailand HeadAssociation of Occupational and Environmental Diseases of Thailand
  • 15:00
    15:30
    Mental Well-Being and Psychological Safety: From Awareness to Action
    Dr Nurashikin Binti Ibrahim Speaker MalaysiaDirectorNational Centre of Excellence for Mental Health, (NCEMH), Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • 15:30
    16:00
    Psychological Safety Management Pyramid Model for Managing Workplace Mental Health
    Mr Azran Bin Osman Rani Speaker MalaysiaGroup Chief Executive OfficerNaluri Hidup Sdn Bhd
  • 16:00
    16:30
    Building a Psychologically Safe Workplace: Global Mental Health Strategies – The Reliance Way
    Dr R Rajesh Speaker IndiaPresidentMedical & Occupational Health Services - Reliance Industries Limited
Room 14
16:00
17:00
Poster Judging Sessions
Session 1
Foyer BCCK
16:30
17:00
Tea Break & Networking Session
17:00
18:00
Forum 1
Occupational Health Policies Across Cultures: Challenges and Solutions
Emeritus Professor Dr Krishna Gopal Rampal Moderator MalaysiaEmeritus ProfessorUniversity of Cyberjaya
Emeritus Professor Malcolm Sim Panelist AustraliaMonash University of Australia
Mr Nicholas James Pahl Panelist United KingdomChief Executive OfficerSociety of Occupational Medicine (SOM)
Professor Dr Azlan Darus Panelist MalaysiaHead of Prevention Medical and Rehabilitation DivisionPERKESO
Hall A+B
18:00
18:30
Lucky Draw | End of Congress Day 1
Main Hall