Curriculum Vitae

DR. NG AI KAH

Senior Lecturer
  • Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Ng Ai Kah is a senior lecturer at the Department of Social & Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. She graduated with her BSc (Hon) Dietetics (UKM, Malaysia), MSc in Public Health (IMU, Malaysia) and Doctor of Philosophy (UM, Malaysia). She has 14 years working experiences in the field of Nutrition & Dietetics and Food Services. She was a clinical and food service dietitian before joining the academia for the past 12 years. Her research focus is in the area of dietetics, food services, food safety and quality assurance and Adolescent Health Nutrition. She is also actively involved in Malaysian Dietitians’ Association (MDA) and serves as the current council member of MDA.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • PhD, (Philosophy)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MSc, (Public Health)
    International Medical University (Imu)
  • BSc, (Dietetik)
    Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Programme Coordinator
    27 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (International)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, MEMBER
    2023 to 2024 (National)
  • ORDINARY MEMBER, TREASURER
    2022 to 2023 (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL MEMBER, MEMBER
    2022 to 2023 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Shah, Nurfazlinda Md; Aghamohammadi, Nasrin; Thangiah, Nithiah; Ng, Ai Kah; Majid, Hazreen Abdul (2023). Association between stress and eating behaviour among Malaysian adolescents prior to examination, SCIENTIFIC REPORTS. 13(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-34699-3
  2. Majid, Hazreen Abdul; Ng, Ai Kah; Dahlui, Maznah; Mohammadi, Shooka; Mohamed, Mohd Nahar Azmi bin; Su, Tin Tin; Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid (2022). Outcome Evaluation on Impact of the Nutrition Intervention among Adolescents: A Feasibility, Randomised Control Study from Myheart Beat (Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team-Behavioural Epidemiology and Trial), NUTRIENTS. 14(13). doi:10.3390/nu14132733
  3. Chong, Kai Ning; Chean, Hui E.; Zaki, Rafdzah Ahmad; Taib, Siti Hawa Mohd; Majid, Hazreen Abdul; Ng, Ai Kah; Eg, Kah Peng; Hng, Shih Ying; Teh, Cindy Shuan Ju; Razali, Nuguelis; Nathan, Anna Marie; de Bruyne, Jessie Anne (2021). Maternal diet during pregnancy and infant respiratory morbidity: A prospective study, ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION. 30(4), 632-642. doi:10.6133/apjcn.202112_30(4).0010
  4. Ng, A., Hairi, N. N., Dahlui, M., Su, T. T., Jalaludin, M. Y., & Majid, H. A. (2020). The longitudinal relationship between dietary intake, physical activity and muscle strength among adolescents. British Journal of Nutrition, 124(11), 1207-1218. doi: 10.1017/s0007114520002202
  5. Ng, Ai Kah; Hairi, Noran Naqiah; Jalaludin, Muhammad Yazid; Majid, Hazreen Abdul (2019). Dietary intake, physical activity and muscle strength among adolescents: the Malaysian Health and Adolescents Longitudinal Research Team (MyHeART) study, BMJ OPEN. 9(6). doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026275
Scopus
  1. Shah N.M., Aghamohammadi N., Thangiah N., Ng A.K., Majid H.A. (2023). Association between stress and eating behaviour among Malaysian adolescents prior to examination, Scientific Reports. 13(1). doi:10.1038/s41598-023-34699-3
  2. Chong K.N., Chean E.H., Zaki R.A., Taib S.H.M., Majid H.A., Ng A.K., Eg K.P., Hng S.Y., Ju C.S., Razali N., Nathan A.M., de Bruyne J.A. (2021). Maternal diet during pregnancy and infant respiratory morbidity: A prospective study, Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition. 30(4), 632-642. doi:10.6133/apjcn.202112_30(4).0010
Others
  1. Februhartanty, J., Dwipa, R. P. U., Hidayat, A. T., Iswarawanti, D. N., Ermayani, E., Sudibya, A.R.P., Easaw, M., Ng, A.K. & Sabrina, H. (2022). The Online Training on Healthy School Canteen in Southeast Asia: Lessons Learned on the Implementation Processes. Journal of Southeast Asian Education, 2, 108-121.

RESEARCH PROJECT

National
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    The Sleep Wake Conundrum - Unravelling The Prevalence, Risk Factors and Effects of Shift Work on Fatigue and Chrononutrition Among Healthcare Workers ( Co-Researcher)
  2. 2023 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Prevalence of Muscularity-Oriented Disordered Eating (MODE) and its associated factors among young adult ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2022 - 2024, Others MOHE - Top 100 (IIRG)-SAH
    Anaemia Among Indigenous (orang Asli) Adolescents In Peninsular Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Malaysian Adolescents Chort Study (MyHeARTs): Lesson learned and what is the next step, 1st International Conference On Multidisciplinary Approaches In Health Sciences (ICMAHS), Poltekkes Kemenkes Denpasar (International) (08 Nov 2023 - 09 Nov 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. Effectiveness Of Food Safety Training On The Food Safety Level Among Food Operators At International Medical University Malaysia, 28th Malaysian Dietitians' Association National Conference 2023 , Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA) (National) (12 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2023)
  2. Development Of Alternative Healthy Eating Index For Malaysian Adolescent, 28th Malaysian Dietitians'' Association National Conference 2023, Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA) (National) (12 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2023)
  3. The Effectiveness Of Healthy Cooking Trainings To Improve Implementation Of Kafeteria Sihat In International Medical University (IMU), 28th Malaysian Dietitians' Association National Conference 2023, Malaysian Dietitians' Association (MDA) (National) (12 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2023)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
  1. MEETING THE LEARNING NEEDS OF FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITH AN INTEREST IN NUTRITION., KEYNOTE SPEAKER OF GUEST LECTURE: MEETING THE LEARNING NEEDS OF FUTURE PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WITH AN INTEREST IN NUTRITION., Universitas Airlangga (International) (28 Nov 2023 - 28 Nov 2023)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2023) Reviewer for Quality Analysis of Indonesian Infant and Young Child Feeding Websites and Mobile Applications, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2023) Serve as Internal Examiner for Master Medical Science Examination by Research - Nadine Kong, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2023) Cd for Drph 2023 - Student Name: Zakiah Bt Othman. Title: Clustering of Multiple Lifestyle Risk Factors and Mental Health Conditions and Its Association With Overweight and Obesity Among Female Teachers in Selangor, University, (Internal Examiner)
  4. (2023) Reviewer for Effectiveness of a School-Based Intervention to Manage Overweight and Obesity Among Adolescents in Malaysia: a Cluster Randomized Control Trial, International, (Reviewer)
  5. (2023) Reviewer for Effect of Drinking Water and Sanitation On Child Undernutrition and Diarrhea in Lao Pdr, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2023) Reviewer for Adherence to a Healthy Lifestyle, Genetic Susceptibility to Abdominal Obesity, Cardiometabolic Risk Markers and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease, International, (Reviewer)
  7. (2023) Internal Examinar for Research Project by Final Year Master in Peadiatric Students., University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2023) Cd for Drph 2023. Student Name: Kalaashini Ramachandran. Title: Breast Milk Sharing : Knowledge, Motivators and Barriers to Its Acceptance Among Malaysians, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2023) Cd for Drph 2023. Student Name: Mohd Borhanuddin Helmy Bin Zanail. Title: Prevalence and Factors Associated With Malnutrition Among Orang Asli Children in Rural Areas in Peninsular Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Keynote Speaker of Guest Lecture: Meeting The Learning Needs of Future Public Health Professional With An Interest in Nutrition., International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) As Plenary Speaker for 1st International Conference On Multidisplinary Approaches in Health Sciences, International, (Panelist/Moderator)
  3. (2023) As Speaker for Mkkp On Keselamatan & Kualiti Makanan, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  4. (2023) As Speaker for Form 3 and 4 SMK Tropicana Students On Healthy Eating & Obesity, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  5. (2023) As Speaker for "Taklimat Pemakanan Yang Sihat", University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) Speaker in Postgraduate Colloquium 2022, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
Media appearance
  1. (2023) Reaksi: Rokok dan Pemakanan Antara Risiko Kanser Golongan Muda, National, (Interview)
Mentoring
  1. (2023) As Ummp Academic Advisor, University, (Academic Advisor)

SUPERVISION

Postgraduate Student
  1. (2023) IMMUNONUTRITION IN HEAD AND NECK CANCER PATIENTS UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT: A MIXED-METHOD STUDY., TAN SING EAN
  2. (2023) The knowledge, attitude, and practices related to Early Childhood Development among Yemeni caregivers temporarily residing in Selangor, Malaysia: A Cross-sectional Study"., ARWA YAHYA HUSSEIN AL DERAM
  3. (2023) AN OVERVIEW OF THE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ANAEMIA AMONG INDIGENOUS (ORANG ASLI) ADOLESCENTS IN MALAYSIA, MUNAZIERAA BINTI AB AZIZ
  4. (2023) The Association of Household Food Insecurity and Child Feeding Practices with Childhood Undernutrition Among Low-Income Urban Dwellers in Klang Valley, LYE CHUAN WAY
  5. (2022) KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS REGARDING ADVANCE CARE PLANNING IN MALAYSIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY, YUANXIA LI
  6. (2022) FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH LITERACY AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN KOTA MARUDU DISTRICT, SABAH, PREM ANANTH A/L PALANIAPPAN
  7. (2022) KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE OF PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS REGARDING ADVANCE CARE PLANNING IN MALAYSIA: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY, YUANXIA LI
  8. (2022) FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEALTH LITERACY AMONG FOOD HANDLERS IN KOTA MARUDU DISTRICT, SABAH, PREM ANANTH A/L PALANIAPPAN
  9. (2021) FOOD INSECURITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS IN SELANGOR, HEAMAA GUNASEGARAN
  10. (2021) FOOD INSECURITY AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS IN SELANGOR, HEAMAA GUNASEGARAN

TEACHING

Master
  1. (2023) MQB7026 - Public Health Nutrition
Bachelor
  1. (2023) UMMP PBL - Block 9 Renal and Urology
  2. (2023) SIK3019 - Chronic Diseases

PATENT/IPR

  • Curriculum Online Training Healthy School Canteen In Southeast Asia
    Copyright (International)

COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
EXTERNAL COURSE
  1. RESEARCHER CONNECT ONLINE TRAINING 2022, Online (05 Dec 2022 - 15 Dec 2022)
  2. TRAINING ON CLIMATE AND HEALTH CAMPAIGN AND ADVOCACY WITH HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, Room No. Uw 7-3, Level 7, Sunway University, 5, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Selangor, Malaysia (28 Aug 2023 - 29 Aug 2023)
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. PROBLEM BASED LEARNING(NOV 2022), Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan, UM (23 Nov 2022 - 24 Nov 2022)
  2. UM STAR SERIES: EFFECTIVE TEACHING COMPLEMENTS IMPACTFUL RESEARCH, Microsoft Teams (24 May 2023 - 24 May 2023)
  3. BEWARE OF PREDATORY PUBLISHERS AND JOURNALS, Microsoft Teams (30 Mar 2023 - 30 Mar 2023)
  4. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2023, Universiti Malaya (07 Aug 2023 - 11 Aug 2023)
CONFERENCE
  1. 28TH MALAYSIAN DIETITIANS? ASSOCIATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023 (MDA 2023). THEME: EMPOWERING LEADERS IN DIETETICS, The Vertical At Ccec, Bangsar South (12 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2023)
  2. A UM-YALE COLLABORATION: MALAYSIAN IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE BOOTCAMP 2023, Doubletree by Hilton, Kuala Lumpur (17 Jul 2023 - 19 Jul 2023)
  3. THE ASIA IDDSI CONFERENCE, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel, 50250 Kuala Lumpur (15 Sep 2023 - 15 Sep 2023)
External Course
INTERNATIONAL
  1. British Council - Researcher Connection Workshop , Kuala Lumpur (05 Dec 2022 - 15 Jun 2023)