Curriculum Vitae

DR. RAMA KRISHNA A/L SUPRAMANIAN

Medical Lecturer
  • Department of Social and Preventive Medicine
    Faculty of Medicine
  • ramakrishna
  • 0379674756
  • 0173625817

BIOGRAPHY

Dr Rama is a Public Health Medicine Specialist and Occupational Health Physician with experience in the field of occupational health and occupational medicine. He has provided essential occupational health services to various job sectors while serving under the Department of Occupational Safety (DOSH) before pursuing postgraduate studies. He completed his training under the Faculty of Occupational Medicine - Royal College of Physicians Ireland (RCPI) and obtained the Licentiateship of Faculty of Occupational Medicine (LFOM) in 2015. Following that he completed his Master of Public Health (MPH) with distinction and Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) at University of Malaya in 2019. His thesis was titled “Development and evaluation of a hearing conservation programme (HCP) among vector control workers”. After graduating, he returned to serve the Ministry of Health under the Selangor State Health Department and subsequently joined the Occupational and Environmental Health Sector in Putrajaya.

Currently he is medical lecturer and occupational health physician at the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. His area of interest and expertise mainly includes risk assessment at workplaces, conducting medical surveillance and implementation of occupational disease prevention programs at workplace. He is also a Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certified researcher with research interest in strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) including hearing conservation programs.


AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS (NIHL), HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM, WORKPLACE WELLNESS PROGRAMS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

  • DrPH, (Public Health)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • MPH, (Public Health)
    Universiti Malaya (UM)
  • LFOM, (Medicine)
    Royal College of Physicians, Ireland
  • M.D, (Medicine)
    Universiti Gadjah Mada, Indonesia

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

  • Clinical Administration
    01 Oct 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Programme Coordinator
    26 Oct 2023 - 26 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
  • Acting Head of Department
    13 Feb 2024 - 14 Feb 2024 (Department)
  • KQD7003 OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH IN ENGINEERING
    15 Oct 2023 - 21 Jan 2024 (Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering)
  • HEALTH POLICY AND LEADERSHIP (HPL)
    12 Nov 2023 - 18 Jan 2024 (Department)
  • Head of Unit
    27 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Programme Coordinator
    01 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 (Department)
  • Acting Head of Department
    02 Nov 2023 - 02 Nov 2023 (Department)
  • Committee Members
    02 Nov 2022 - 03 Nov 2022 (International)
  • Menjalankan Fungsi Sebagai Ketua Jabatan
    08 Jul 2022 - 12 Jul 2022 (Department)

MEMBERSHIPS

  • CONJOINT BOARD PUBLIC HEALTH, BOARD MEMBER
    2024 to present (National)
  • INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (ICOH), MEMBER
    Since 2023 (International)
  • ACADEMY OF MEDICINE MALAYSIA, COMMITTEE MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • MALAYSIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, MEMBER
    Since 2022 (National)
  • NATIONAL SPECIALIST REGISTRY, MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • SOCIETY OF OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE (EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER), BOARD MEMBER
    Since 2021 (National)
  • COLLEGIATE LICENTIATESHIP OF THE FACULTY OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE (LFOM), RCPI, MEMBER
    Since 2015 (International)

AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP

  • Master of Public Health Programme during Orientation Week (Academic Year 2022/2023)
    Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, 2022 (University)
  • UMMP Community Posting Programme 2022
    Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, 2022 (University)
  • Winner and Best Player Award for PANI University Malaya Sports Carnival (Above 36 Futsal Category)
    Persatuan Alumni India Universiti Malaya, 2022 (University)
  • 7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH)
    7th Asia-Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH), 2022 (International)
  • Outstanding Staff Award Certificate
    Kuala Pilah District Health Office, 2020 (National)
  • Best Poster Presentation
    regional conference of occupational health, 2018 (International)

PUBLICATIONS

Article in Journal
WoS
  1. Rajendran, Ellappa Ghanthan; Hairi, Farizah Mohd; Supramaniam, Rama Krishna; Mohd, Tengku Amatullah Madeehah (2024). Precision public health, the key for future outbreak management: A scoping review, DIGITAL HEALTH. 10. doi:10.1177/20552076241256877
  2. Singh, Sarbhan; Lai, Chee Herng; Iderus, Nuur Hafizah Md; Ghazali, Sumarni Mohd; Ahmad, Lonny Chen Rong Qi; Cheng, Lim Mei; Nadzri, Mohamad Nadzmi; Zulkifli, Asrul Anuar; Suppiah, Jeyanthi; Zaki, Rafdzah Ahmad; Farid, Nik Daliana Nik; Supramanian, Rama Krishna; Nordin, Awatef Amer; Lin, Chong Zhuo; Kaur, Kushilpal; Ghazali, Nur'ain Mohd (2023). Prevalence and Determinants of Depressive Symptoms among Young Adolescents in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study, CHILDREN-BASEL. 10(1). doi:10.3390/children10010141
ESCI
  1. Mutthumanickam, Gowri; Supramanian, Rama Krishna; Lim, Yin Cheng (2024). Prevalence and Factors Associated With Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Among Palm Oil Mill Workers in Selangor, Malaysia, CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE. 16(8). doi:10.7759/cureus.66077
  2. Yap, Kian Kiong; Ismail, Nor Halizam; Supramanian, Rama Krishna; Lim, Yin Cheng (2023). Noise-Related Hearing Disorder Among Vector Control Workers in Kuala Lumpur, CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE. 15(10). doi:10.7759/cureus.46965
  3. Supramanian, Rama Krishna; Sivaratnam, Lavanyah; Abd Rahim, Arifah; Abidin, Noor Dalila Inche Zainal; Richai, Ong; Zakiman, Zazarida; Taib, Salina Md; Soo, Lee; Jamalullai, Syed Hafeez Syed Ibrahim; Khirusalleha, Muhammad Nur Asraf; Yusofa, Mohamed Paid (2021). Descriptive epidemiology of the first wave of COVID-19 in Petaling District, Malaysia: Focus on asymptomatic transmission, WESTERN PACIFIC SURVEILLANCE AND RESPONSE. 12(2). doi:10.5365/wpsar.2020.11.4.001
Scopus
  1. Lim N.H.H., Teh B.T., Hashim N.H.N., Supramanian R.K., Baharudin U.W., Majid M.R. (2023). FACTORS INFLUENCING PRE- AND POST-COVID-19 TRANSPORT MODE SHIFT IN WORKPLACE TRAVEL, Planning Malaysia. 21(5), 141-154. doi:10.21837/pm.v21i29.1361
  2. Singh S., Lai C.H., Iderus N.H.M., Ghazali S.M., Ahmad L.C.R.Q., Cheng L.M., Nadzri M.N., Zulkifli A.A., Suppiah J., Zaki R.A., Farid N.D.N., Supramanian R.K., Nordin A.A., Lin C.Z., Kaur K., Ghazali N.M. (2023). Prevalence and Determinants of Depressive Symptoms among Young Adolescents in Malaysia: A Cross-Sectional Study, Children. 10(1). doi:10.3390/children10010141
  3. Supramanian R.K., Hairi N.N., Isahak M. (2023). EFFECTS OF A TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS NOISE-INDUCED HEARING LOSS PREVENTION AMONG VECTOR CONTROL WORKERS, Journal of Health and Translational Medicine. 26(1), 154-162. doi:10.22452/jummec.vol26no1.21
  4. Supramanian, R. K., Isahak, M., & Hairi, N. N. (2020). The effective strategies to prevent noise-induced hearing loss: A systematic review. ASM Science Journal, 13(Specialissue5), 112-126.
Others
  1. Lodz, N. A., Lin, C. Z., Shakira, W., Hasani, R., Ahmad, N. A., Haryati, F., Rifin, H. M., Ganapathy, S. S., Liana, N., Majid, A., Adilah, N., Hafizuddin, M., Ramli, T., Zakiman, Z., Talib, S., & Cheng, L. S. (2022). Cluster of COVID-19 Cases in a Workplace : the First Cluster of a Workplace- related Outbreak in Malaysia , 2020. 15(1), 7 14.
  2. Supramanian, R. K., Johani, F. H., Johari, N. N., Ragunath, P., & Mustapha, F. I. (2022). PREVALENCE OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (NCD) RISK FACTORS AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THE KOSPEN PLUS PROGRAMME IN MALAYSIA. Asia Pacific Environmental and Occupational Health Journal, 8(1).
  3. Supramanian R.K., Isahak M., Noran N. H. (2021) Hearing conservation program for vector control workers: Short-term outcomes from a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Journal of Occupational Safety and Health (JOSH), 18(2).
  4. Supramanian, R. K., Sivaratnam, L., Abd Rahim, A., Abidin, N. D. I. Z., Richai, O., Zakiman, Z., ... & Yusof, M. P. (2021). Descriptive epidemiology of the first wave of COVID-19 in Petaling District, Malaysia: Focus on asymptomatic transmission. Western Pacific Surveillance and Response Journal: WPSAR, 12(2), 82.
Books
  1. R.K. Supramanian , Priya Ragunath (2022) Garis Panduan KOSPEN WOW. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia.
Chapter in Books
  1. Aghamohammadi, N., Ramakreshnan, L., Supramanian, R.K., Lim, Y.C. (2023). Climate Change Adaptation and Public Health Strategies in Malaysia. In: Akhtar, R. (eds) Climate Change and Human Health Scenarios. Global Perspectives on Health Geography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-38878-1_7
Article in Proceeding
  1. Krishnanmoorthy, G., Krishna, R., Rampal, S., Baharuddin, F., Hasmumthaj, N., & Amirul, M. (2024). A Qualitative Assessment of Participatory Ergonomic with UMMC Nurses in reducing Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD). 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Public Health.
  2. College of Public Health Medicine (CPHM). (2022, August 4). APCPH2022-P-57 hearing conservation program for Vector Control Workers ... 7th Asia-Pacific Conference for Public Health - Public Health in a Changing World . Retrieved October 17, 2022, from https://apcph.cphm.my/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/APCPH2022-P-57.pdf
Other Publications
  1. Supramanian R.K. (2024, July 29). Science of Scaling-Up Public Health High Impact Practices – Systematic Approach | Department of Social and. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. https://spm.um.edu.my/2024/07/10/science-of-scaling-up-public-health-high-impact-practices-systematic-approach/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  2. Times NS. Those who face long commutes ’ may face early death ’ [ NSTTV ].2024. - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  3. R.K. Supramanian , Priya Ragunath (2022) Garis Panduan KOSPEN WOW. Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. - Book Review
  4. Ropini, S., Krishna, R., Si Ming, C., Nadhila, & Yin Cheng, L. (2022, July 8). Health Education Programme at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Pantai. Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. Retrieved July 12, 2022, from https://spm.um.edu.my/2022/07/08/health-education-programme-at-sekolah-kebangsaan-bukit-pantai/ - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  5. Ropini, S., Krishna, R., Si Ming, C., Nadhila, & Yin Cheng, L. (2022, July 8). Public Health at University of Malaya. Facebook. Retrieved July 12, 2022, from https://www.facebook.com/phgrads - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)
  6. Supramanian, R. K., Sandeep Singh Gill, Darren Yap Weng Hong, Eileen Chin Siew Man, Lim Zhan Foong, Muhammad Verka Danial Nag, Nur Adilah Ahmad Damanhuri, Rasna Rajamoha, & Reggina Chong Syin Tze. (2022, September 13). Younger generation now more vulnerable to heart attack | new straits times. Younger generation now more vulnerable to heart attack. Retrieved September 26, 2022, from https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters/2022/09/831086/younger-generation-now-more-vulnerable-heart-attack - Mass Media(Newspaper,Radio,Tv,Popular Magazine)

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. 2022 - 2025, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Multicentered Study Comparing Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Covid-19 Among Healthcare Workers In Malaysia And Thailand ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  3. 2022 - 2024, UM International Collaboration Grant
    Impacts Of Covid-19 On Quality Of Life, Work Performance And Monetary Loss Among Infected Health Care Workers (hcw) In Different Countries ( Co-Researcher)
  4. 2023 - 2024, UM Community Campus-Manage by UMCARES
    Low-income Urban Community (liuc) Health Empowerment: The Key To A Healthier Nation ( Co-Researcher)
  5. 2024 - 2024, RU Geran - UMCares
    GEG 2.0: A UNIVERSITY-SCHOOL BASED ADVOCACY PROGRAM ( Co-Researcher)
  6. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Implementation Of An Occupational Safety And Health (osh) School-based Gamification Intervention Among Primary School Children ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  7. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Fight Food Waste: Testing The Potential Of School-based Interventions ( Co-Researcher)
  8. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Generational Endgame 2040: A University-school Based Advocacy Program ( Co-Researcher)
  9. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    Community Engagement For Long Covid Self-support Management ( Co-Researcher)
  10. 2022 - 2023, RU Geran - UMCares
    THE ART OF VENTURE PITCHING ( Co-Researcher)
International
  1. 2023 - 2025, Private Funding - Manage by UMCARES
    Generational Endgame Training Of Trainers Program Among Students In Universities And Secondary Schools ( Co-Researcher)
University
  1. 2024 - 2027, UNIVERSITI MALAYA RESEARCH EXCELLENCE GRANT (UMREG)
    Development And Evaluation Of A Participatory Ergonomic Intervention In Reducing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Oil Palm Harvesting Workers In Malaysia ( Principal Investigator(PI))
  2. 2022 - 2025, University Grant
    Effect Of Clockwise And Counter-clockwise Rotation Shift Work On Fatigue: A Cohort Study ( Co-Researcher)
  3. 2023 - 2024, University Grant
    Inclusive Educational Empowerment: Fostering Participatory Design For Enriching Learning Environments ( Co-Researcher)

PAPER PRESENTED

INVITED SPEAKER
  1. Managing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, POSH Health Webinar Series September 2024: Revisiting Occupational Health Surveillance at Workplace Part 2, Perdana Occupational Safety and Health (POSH) (National) (14 Sep 2024 - 14 Sep 2024)
  2. Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace: Addressing Mental Wellbeing under the OSH Amendment Act, SAFETYEDGE OSH CONFERENCE 2024, MY SHEQA GROUP SDN BHD (International) (05 Sep 2024 - 05 Sep 2024)
  3. Introduction to Ergonomics, Ergonomic and OSHA Amendment Course, Putrajaya District Health Office (National) (02 Sep 2024 - 02 Sep 2024)
  4. How to perform an ergonomic assessment?, Ergonomic and OSHA Amendment Course, Putrajaya District Health Office (National) (02 Sep 2024 - 02 Sep 2024)
  5. Hearing Conservation Program, Hearing Conservation Program, Occupational & Environmental Health Unit, Putrajaya District Health Office (National) (22 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024)
  6. Protecting our Frontline: Sharing on TB Risks and Risk Reduction Strategies for Healthcare Workers in UMMC, World Tuberculosis Day 2024, UMMC Tuberculosis Committee (National) (18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024)
  7. Future Challenges, Strategies and the way forward to eliminating Tuberculosis in the Workplace, World Tuberculosis Day, Universiti Malaya Medical Centre Tuberculosis Committee (National) (18 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024)
  8. Evidence-informed Policy, Introduction to Evidence Informed Policy, TDR Regional Training Centre, Western Pacific Region (TDR-RTC-WPR) (University) (30 May 2024 - 30 May 2024)
  9. Job Specific Fitness to Work (FTW), POSH FOCUSED WEBINAR SERIES XXXV: FITNESS TO WORK (PART 2), POSH Academy & Consultancy (National) (20 Apr 2024 - 20 Apr 2024)
  10. Patient-Centered Care in Management of Tuberculosis, UMMC TRAINING ON CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINE (CPG) MANAGEMENTOF TUBERCULOSIS 4TH EDITION 2023/2024 WORKSHOP, UNIVERSITY MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE (UMMC) (University) (11 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2024)
  11. Essentials of Walk-through Survey, POSH Focused Webinar Series XXX: Managing Risk at Workplace, Perdana OSH (National) (25 Nov 2023 - 25 Nov 2023)
  12. Hearing Conservation Program for Vector Control Workers, HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC), PKD Putrajaya, Occupational and Environmental Health Unit (National) (16 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 2023)
  13. Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC), HAZARD IDENTIFICATION RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) , PKD Putrajaya, Occupational and Environmental Health Unit (National) (16 Aug 2023 - 16 Aug 2023)
  14. A Case of Noisy Workplace: The UMMC Experience, 11th National Public Health Conference & 1st Global Public Health Conference Building a Resilient Public Health System for a Better Future, Persatuan Pakar Perubatan Kesihatan Awam Malaysia (International) (25 Jul 2023 - 27 Jul 2023)
  15. Managing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders at the Workplace: An Occupational Health Perspective, CELEBRATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH QUALITY AND INTEGRITY DAY 2023, Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Selangor (National) (14 Jul 2023 - 14 Jul 2023)
  16. Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing loss and PPE usage among Foggers, Putrajaya District Health Office Health Carnival 2023, Putrajaya District Health Office (National) (13 Mar 2023 - 13 Mar 2023)
  17. Ouch! My Hand Hurts (Musculoskeletal Disorders), POSH Focused Webinar Series XIX: Tackling Common Occupational Diseases: Learning from Cases & Experts, POSH Academy & Consultancy (National) (17 Dec 2022 - 17 Dec 2022)
  18. Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), Seminar Kawalan Penyakit, Pejabat Kesihatan Daerah Putrajaya (National) (24 Aug 2022 - 24 Aug 2022)
  19. UNDERSTANDING OCCUPATIONAL SKIN DISEASES, POSH FOCUSED WEBINAR SERIES XV: FUNDAMENTALS OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE, Perdana OSH (POSH) Academy & Consultancy (National) (13 Aug 2022 - 13 Aug 2022)
  20. ERGONOMIC & OCCUPATIONAL RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES.' HOW CAN WE MANAGE THIS, KURSUS PEMANTAPAN AHLI PENYELARA.S KETELAMATAN DAN KESIHATAN PEKERJAAN (JKKP} PERINGKAT HOSPITAL KUALA LUMPUR 2A22, OSH Unit HKL (National) (11 Aug 2022 - 11 Aug 2022)
  21. CASE MANAGEMENT OF TRIGGER FINGER, 29TH soEM AGM & ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (OH) SEMINAR, Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SOLM, MMA) (National) (06 Aug 2022 - 06 Aug 2022)
  22. Addressing issues of workers and workplace, Asia Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH), College of Public Health Medicine, Malaysia (International) (02 Aug 2022 - 04 Aug 2022)
  23. HEARING CONSERVATION PROGRAM FOR VECTOR CONTROL WORKERS: SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES FROM A CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL, Breakfast@UM, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (University) (06 Apr 2022 - 06 Apr 2022)
  24. Role of Occupational, Safety & Health Practitioners: Supporting Your Business & Surviving COVID-19, SoEM CFD SERIES I. SEMINAR - " Back To Business 2022 ", Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SoEM, MMA) (National) (26 Mar 2022 - 26 Mar 2022)
  25. UPDATE ON MANAGEMENT OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS EXPOSED TO COVID-19 , OSHE-UMMC Townhall Session, University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) (University) (23 Feb 2022 - 23 Feb 2022)
ORAL PRESENTER
  1. Implementation of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) School-based Gamification Intervention among Primary School Children, International Conference on Academia-Community Engagement (InACE) 2023, UMCARES (International) (29 Aug 2023 - 30 Aug 2023)
  2. Case Study on Musculoskeletal Disorders: Occupational Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, POSH FOCUSED WEBINAR SERIES XXIV: MANAGING ERGONOMICS AT WORKPLACE, Perdana Occupational Safety and Health Academy & Consultancy (National) (27 May 2023 - 27 May 2023)
  3. KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICE REGARDING COVID-19 AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN A MALAYSIAN TERTIARY TEACHING HOSPITAL, 3rd International Conference on Occupational and Environmental Diseases (ICOED), Department of Occupational and Environmental Diseases, Thailand (International) (15 Mar 2023 - 17 Mar 2023)
POSTER PRESENTER
  1. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) SCHOOL-BASED GAMIFICATION INTERVENTION FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN, APOSHO 38 : Towards the Sustainability on Safety, Health, and Wellbeing , Asia-Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organization (APOSHO) (International) (15 Nov 2024 - 16 Nov 2024)
  2. A QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT OF PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMIC IN REDUCING WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER(WMSD) AMONG UMMC NURSES, 8th Asia Pacific Conference on Public Health, College of Public Health Medicine, Academy of Medicine Malaysia (International) (09 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024)
  3. Hearing Conservation Program for Vector Control Workers: Short- Term Outcomes from a Randomized - Cluster Controlled Trial, Asia Pacific Conference on Public Health (APCPH), College of Public Health Medicine Malaysia (International) (02 Aug 2022 - 04 Aug 2022)
  4. FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HOSPITALISATION AMONG COVID-19 INFECTED HEALTH CARE WORKERS IN MINISTRY OF HEALTH MALAYSIA , 22nd National Institute of Health Conference , National Institute of Health (NIH) (National) (21 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2021)
  5. PREVALENCE OF NON COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (NCD) RISK FACTORS AMONG EMPLOYEES IN THE KOSPEN PLUS PROGRAMME , 22nd National Institute of Health Conference , National Institute of Health (NIH) (National) (21 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2021)
  6. The Effective Strategies to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: A systematic Review, 5th Regional Conference of Occupational Health, Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (SOEM) (International) (13 Sep 2018 - 15 Sep 2018)

ACADEMIC/PROF. SERVICES

Evaluation
  1. (2024) Real-Time Elemental Mercury Vapor Levels in An Indoor Test Environment, International, (Reviewer)
  2. (2024) Healthcare Utilisation Among People With Diabetes in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  3. (2024) The Effect of a Multi-Modal Program On Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Breast Cancer Symptoms and Social Support in Breast Cancer Survivors, University, (External Examiner)
  4. (2024) Prevalence of Hypobaric Hypoxia Intolerance and Its Associated Factors Among Royal Malaysian Air Force Fixed-Wing Aircrews, National, (External Examiner)
  5. (2024) Prevalence of Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss and Its Associated Factors Among Marine Technicians Working On The Royal Malaysian Navy Vessels" for The Medical Journal of Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
  6. (2024) The Effectiveness of Parent Health Education as An Intervention to Improve Mmr Vaccination Confidence Among Parents in Kepong, Kuala Lumpur, University, (Internal Examiner)
  7. (2024) The Relation Betweenburnout and Turnover Intention and The Mediating Role of Peceivedorganizational Support and Professional Benefit: a Study Among Chinese Nurses, University, (Internal Examiner)
  8. (2024) Characteristics and Outcomes of Children Subjected for Fees Assessment – a Retrospective Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  9. (2024) Improving Delivery of Palliative Care Services to Adults Dealing With Serious Health Suffering in Primary Care Facilities in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  10. (2024) 3 Minute Thesis (3mt) Presentation for Research Methodology, University, (Internal Assessor)
  11. (2024) The Barriers and Factors Associated With Notification of Occupational Diseases Among Medical Officers in Primary Care Clinics, University, (Internal Examiner)
  12. (2024) A Case Report of Recurrent Pterygium in a Paddy Farmer Following Occupational Risk Exposure to Solar Radiatio, National, (Reviewer)
  13. (2024) Effectiveness of Doll Therapy in People With Dementia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  14. (2024) Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Heat Index and Heat-Related Emergency Medical Services (Ems), International, (Reviewer)
  15. (2024) How to Identify Public Risk Perception in Public Health Emergencies and Explore Its Driving Mechanism? An Empirical Analysis of The Xi'An Epidemic, International, (Reviewer)
  16. (2023) Effectiveness of Doll Therapy in People With Dementia: a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial, University, (Internal Assessor)
  17. (2023) Survival and Associated Risk Factors for Mortality Among Down Syndrome With Pulmonary Hypertension: a Population Based Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  18. (2023) Survival and Associated Risk Factors for Mortality Among Down Syndrome With Pulmonary Hypertension: a Population-Based Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  19. (2023) Association of Psychosocial Work Factors and Voice Disorders Mediated by Psychological Distress Among Secondary School Teachers, University, (Internal Examiner)
  20. (2023) Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Maintenance Workers On The Effects of Occupational Noise in The Selected Health Facilities in Modimolle-Mookgopong Municipality, South Africa, International, (Reviewer)
  21. (2023) Comparison of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Among House Officers and Medical Officers On Needle Stick Injuries in a Public Hospital in Urban Area in Malaysia., University, (Internal Examiner)
  22. (2023) The Impacts of Culture and Religion On Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services Among Young Women in Lilongwe, Malawi., University, (Internal Examiner)
  23. (2023) International Classification of Diseases 11th Version (Icd-11) Certification of Coders: a Retrospective Study in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  24. (2023) Effectiveness of An Intervention to Facilitate Behavioural Changes Towards Carbon Footprint Reduction Among Young Adults, University, (Internal Examiner)
  25. (2023) Knowledge and Attitude Toward Depression Among Secondary School Teacher in Ulu Kinta, University, (Internal Examiner)
  26. (2023) Abusive Head Trauma: Annual Medical Costs for Children Managed At a Single Tertiary Care Centre, University, (Internal Examiner)
  27. (2023) Prevalence of Notification of Occupational Diseases and Its Associated Factors Among Medical Officers in The Primary Care Setting, University, (Internal Examiner)
  28. (2023) Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Among Manufacturing Factory Workers in Kuching, Sarawak: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors, National, (Reviewer)
  29. (2023) Patterns of Breastfeeding Practices Among The Servicewomen of The Malaysian Armed Forces, University, (Internal Examiner)
  30. (2023) Panel of Inter View for Master of Public Health Program Session 2023/2024, National, (External Assessor)
  31. (2023) The Prevalence and Factors Associated With Occupational Noise-Related Hearing Disorders Among Palm Oil Mills Workers in Sime Darby Plantation Berhad in Malaysia., University, (Internal Examiner)
  32. (2023) Cardiovascular Risk Assessment in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: a Cross-Sectional Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  33. (2023) Knowledge, Attitudes and Dispensing Practice Among Community Pharmacists Towards Emergency Contraceptive Pills : a Cross Sectional Study., University, (Internal Examiner)
  34. (2023) Trend, Determinants, and Consequences of Patients Infected With Hospital-Acquired (Ha) Carbapenem Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii (Crab) Bacteremia from January 2019-December 2022 in University Malaya Medical Centre, University, (Internal Examiner)
  35. (2023) Sharps Injury in Health Care Workers: a Study of Attitude and Factors, University, (Internal Examiner)
  36. (2023) Prevalence of Latent Tb and Its Associated Factors Among Healthcare Workers in University Malaya Medical Centre, University, (Internal Examiner)
  37. (2023) Awareness and Knowledge Among Health Care Workers (Hcw) in Hulu Langat District Health Office (Dho) On Chikungunya Virus (Chikv) Infection, University, (Internal Examiner)
  38. (2023) Prevalence of Occupational Low Back Pain (Lbp) and Its Associated Factors Among Operating Theater (Ot) Nurses in Public Hospitals of Selangor., University, (Internal Examiner)
  39. (2023) Knowledge and Intention to Improve Indoor Air Quality Using Control Measures Among Restaurant Managers in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  40. (2022) Epidemiology and Factors Affecting Outcomes of Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  41. (2022) Epidemiology and Factors Affecting Outcomes of Paediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  42. (2022) Professsional Internship Report, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  43. (2022) Development of Targeted Cognitive Training Program to Facilitate Early Return to Work for Stroke Patients, University, (External Examiner)
  44. (2022) Workplace Violence Among Nurses in a Government Hospital in Penang: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors, National, (Reviewer)
  45. (2022) Professional Internship Presentation Assessment, University, (Internal Examiner)
  46. (2022) Knowledge, Barriers, & Utilisation of Sexual Reproductive Health Service Utilization Among Youths in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  47. (2022) Professsional Internship Report, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  48. (2022) Professional Internship Report, University, (Internal Evaluator)
  49. (2022) Triglyceride Glucose Index (Tyg Index) Associated With Macrovascular and Microvascular Complications in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, University, (Internal Examiner)
  50. (2022) Exploring The Rehabilitation Care Needs, Acceptability and Barriers Amongst Caregivers of Adults With Severe Brain Injury, University, (External Examiner)
  51. (2022) Association of Psychosocial Risk Factors At Workplace With Depression, Anxiety and Stres: a Cross Sectional Study Among Junior Doctors in The State Hospital of Selangor, University, (Internal Examiner)
  52. (2022) Understanding Community Pharmacist S Attitudes, Perceived Barriers and Intention to Counsel Clients On Early Vascular Aging (Eva) Prevention, University, (Internal Examiner)
  53. (2022) Noise- Incuded Hearing Loss Among Foggers in Kuala Lumpur, University, (Internal Examiner)
  54. (2022) Relationship Between Causes of Work-Related Stress and Level of Depression Among Nurses in Miri Hospital, Sarawak, University, (Internal Examiner)
  55. (2022) Exploring The Pattern and Risk Factors Associated With The Outcome During Secondary Triage At Covid Assessment Centre (Cac) Selangor Among Covid-19 Patients, University, (Internal Examiner)
  56. (2022) Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among Bangladeshi Migrant Workers After Covid-19 Pandemic in Selangor : a Cross-Sectional Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  57. (2022) Application of Socioecological Model in Developing Preventive Strategies Against Suicidal Ideation and Suicidal Attempt Among Youth in Lmic: a Scoping Review, National, (Reviewer)
  58. (2022) Association Between Work Engagement and Work Performance Among Office Workers in a Malaysian Government Agency, National, (Reviewer)
  59. (2022) Motivators and Barriers Towards Blood Donation Among Healthcare Professionals At Hospital Teluk Intan, University, (Internal Examiner)
  60. (2022) Identifying Prevalence and Factors Associated With Overweight and Obesity Among Middle Eastern Children in Malaysia, University, (Internal Examiner)
  61. (2022) Prevalence of Sleep Disturbance Among Sudanese Doctors At Khartoum Teaching Hospital, University, (Internal Examiner)
  62. (2022) The Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Its Associated Factors Among The Elderly: a Cross-Sectional Study, University, (Internal Examiner)
  63. (2022) National Public Health Postgraduate Programme Pre-Entrance Assessment Session 2021/2022, National, (External Assessor)
  64. (2022) Research Project Examiner (17129134/2), University, (Internal Examiner)
  65. (2022) Research Project Examiner (S2102150/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  66. (2022) Research Project Examiner (S2110497/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  67. (2022) Research Project Examiner (S2038387/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  68. (2022) Research Project Examiner (S2128063/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  69. (2022) Research Project Examiner (S2110710/1), University, (Internal Examiner)
  70. (2022) Exploring The Rehabilitation Care Needs, Acceptability and Barriers Amongst Caregivers of Adults With Severe Brain Injury, University, (External Examiner)
  71. (2022) Pembentangan Projek Penyelidikan Oleh Penuntut Tahun Akhir Sarjana Pediatrik, University, (External Examiner)
  72. (2022) Characteristics and Perception Evaluation of The Soundscapes of Public Spaces On Both Sides of The Elevated Road, International, (Reviewer)
  73. (2022) Development and Validation of Malaysian Noise & Chemicals Exposure Questionnaire Towards Hearing Among Hospital Workers., National, (Reviewer)
  74. (2022) A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial On Effectiveness of Health Education-Based Intervention to Improve Parental Practice in Preventing Unintentional Childhood Injury Amongst Parents Attending Health Clinics: a Study Protocol, National, (Reviewer)
  75. (2022) How Much Community Rating Systems Address Health: a Critical Review, International, (Reviewer)
  76. (2021) A Nationwide Survey of Awareness and Knowledge On Bronchial Provocation Test (Bpt) Amongst Doctors in Malaysia, National, (Reviewer)
Contribution to external organisation
  1. (2024) Health Care Scheme Refinement Workshop for The B40 Group (B40 Sensitive) 2.0 (Bengkel Pemurniaan Skim Peduli Kesihatan Untuk Kumpulan B40 (Peka B40) 2.0), National, (Expert Advisor)
  2. (2024) Conjoint Board Public Health, National, (Academic Appointment )
  3. (2024) Chair of University Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc) Staff Tuberculosis Monitoring and Prevention Committee, University, (Expert Advisor)
  4. (2024) Ummc Covid-19 Taskforce, University, (Resource Person)
  5. (2023) Guideline for Blood Borne Infection Among Ministry of Health Healthcare Workers Workshop, National, (Expert Advisor)
  6. (2023) Occupational Case Series Book Discussion & Development, National, (Resource Person)
  7. (2023) Technical Working Group (Twg) to Develop Template for Taking Occupational History in Hospitals., National, (Expert Advisor)
  8. (2023) Development of Occupational History Template for Ministry of Health Hospitals, National, (Resource Person)
  9. (2022) Scientific Committee Vision Zero Conference Ummc 2022, National, (Resource Person)
  10. (2022) Kuala Lumpur International Nicotine Addiction Conference 2022 (Klnac 2022), International, (Resource Person)
  11. (2022) Invitation and Protocol Committee, National, (Resource Person)
  12. (2022) Bengkel Integrasi Penilaian Risiko Kesihatan Pekerjaan, National, (Resource Person)
  13. (2022) Jemputan Mesyuarat Pengukuhan Program Latihan Pra Kepakaran Kesihatan Awam, National, (Technical Advisor)
  14. (2022) Vice-Chairman/ World No Tobacco Day 2022 and Launch of Tobacco Control Policy, University, (Resource Person)
  15. (2022) Focus Group Discussion Health Risk Assessment Gap Analysis, National, (Expert Advisor)
Contribution to event
  1. (2023) Building Empowered Communities Through Health Promotion - Program Aspirasi Sihat (Moderator ), University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  2. (2023) Committee Member (Protocol), International, (Event Coordinator)
  3. (2023) Kuala Lumpur Nicotine Addiction International Conference (Klnac) 2023 Breaking Barriers: Advancing Tobacco Control & Nicotine Addiction Treatment"., National, (Event Coordinator)
  4. (2023) Vision Zero Seminar Malaysia 2023, National, (Participant)
  5. (2023) A Longitudinal Analysis in The Clustering of Biological Cvd Risk Factors Among Adolescents in Malaysia: Findings from The Myhearts, University, (Panelist/Moderator)
  6. (2022) `Towards Vision Zero Occupational Safety and Health Beyond Pandemic in Hospital`, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  7. (2022) Committee Member and Chair of Symposium, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  8. (2022) Scientific Committee for 7th Asia Pacific Conference On Public Health 2022, International, (Event Coordinator)
  9. (2022) Problem-Based Learning (Pbl) Workshop for Tutors, University, (Participant)
  10. (2022) 2nd Soem Case Series Book Workshop, National, (Event Organiser)
  11. (2022) Committee Member World No Tobacco Day 2022 and Launch of Tobacco Control Policy, University, (Event Coordinator)
  12. (2022) Emcee Society of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (Soem) Cpd Series, National, (Panelist/Moderator)
  13. (2021) Soem Cpd Series 2 "Onward Journey Post Covid-19", National, (Event Organiser)
Mentoring
  1. (2022) Mentoring Project Diy Made Simple 2022- Facing The New Normal: School Transformation, National, (Mentor)

SUPERVISION

Under Graduate Students
  1. (2022) Practices, sandeep singh, RASNA RAJAMOHAN, REGGINA CHONG SYIN TZE, LIM ZHAN FOONG, EILEEN CHIN SIEW MAN, NUR ADILAH BINTI AHMAD DAMANHURI, MUHAMMAD VERKA DANIAL BIN NAGI, DARREN YAP WENG HONG
Postgraduate Student
  1. (2024) EVALUATION OF TRAINING MODULE FOR PRECISION PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH IN OUTBREAK MANAGEMENT FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PROFESSIONALS IN MALAYSIA, ELLAPPA GHANTHAN A/L RAJENDRAN
  2. (2024) EVALUATION OF A PARTICIPATORY ERGONOMIC INTERVENTION FOR THE REDUCTION OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG NURSES, GUGANESAN A/L KRISHNANMOORTHY

TEACHING

Doctor Of Philosophy
  1. (2022) MWA8005 - Health Policy and Leadership
  2. (2022) MWA8023 - Occupational Safety and Health (Osh) Management System
Master
  1. (2024) MQB7038 - Clinical Occupational Medicine
  2. (2024) MQB7034 - Environmental Health
  3. (2024) MQB7048 - Medical Surveillance and Fitness for Work
  4. (2024) MQB7041 - Occupational Health
  5. (2024) MQB7036 - Occupational Medicine
  6. (2024) MQB7047 - Principles of Management in Health
  7. (2023) MQB7038 - Clinical Occupational Medicine
  8. (2023) MQB7034 - Environmental Health
  9. (2023) MWA8005 - Health Policy and Leadership
  10. (2023) MQA7009 - Introduction to Practicum in Medical Imaging
  11. (2023) MQB7048 - Medical Surveillance and Fitness for Work
  12. (2023) MQB7041 - Occupational Health
  13. (2023) MQB7036 - Occupational Medicine
  14. (2023) MQB7047 - Principles of Management in Health
  15. (2022) MQB7038 - Clinical Occupational Medicine
  16. (2022) MQB7034 - Environmental Health
  17. (2022) MQB7028 - Health Risk Assessment
  18. (2022) MQB7037 - Medical Surveillance and Fitness for Work
  19. (2022) KQD7003 - Occupational and Environmental Health in Engineering
  20. (2022) MQB7035 - Occupational Health
  21. (2022) MQB7041 - Occupational Health
  22. (2022) MQB7036 - Occupational Medicine
  23. (2022) MQB7029 - Principles of Management in Health
Bachelor
  1. (2022) MPCA4001 - Evaluation/Submission
  2. (2022) UMMP PBL - Block 9 Renal and Urology
  3. (2022) GQX0038 - Introduction to Tobacco Control
  4. (2022) UMMP - Universiti Malaya Medical Programme

PATENT/IPR

  • Occupational Safety And Health (OSH) School-based Gamification Intervention (Puzzle) For Primary School Children
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  • THE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO OF THE PROJECT TITLED 'FIGHT FOOD WASTE: A SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME'
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COURSE ATTENDED

Internal / External Course
INTERNAL COURSE- ORGANIZED BY PTJ
  1. EMERALD TEACHING AND LEARNING 2022, Online (21 Feb 2022 - 04 Mar 2022)
  2. ACU UM EARLY CAREER RESEARCHERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, Hotel Ve Bangsar South Kuala Lumpur (03 Jun 2022 - 03 Jun 2022)
  3. PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE - DEALING WITH ATTITUDE, Microsoft Teams (02 Jun 2022 - 02 Jun 2022)
  4. FACILITATING SKILLS LEARNING ( OCT 2022), Cube, Aras 4, Fakulti Perubatan, Universiti Malaya (04 Oct 2022 - 04 Oct 2022)
  5. PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORKPLACE -DEALING WITH ATTITUDE (NOV 2022), Microsoft Teams (01 Nov 2022 - 01 Nov 2022)
  6. ESSENTIAL OF TEACHING & LEARNING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS(FEBRUARY 2023), Microsoft Teams Online (22 Feb 2023 - 23 Feb 2023)
  7. ODL SIM DEVELOPMENT - IMPLEMENTING SELF-ASSESSMENT USING H5P PLUG-INS, Zoom (06 Jul 2023 - 06 Jul 2023)
RESEARCH
  1. SUSTAINABLE INTERACTIONS WITH MARINE ECOSYSTEM FOR HEALTH, WELL-BEING, FOOD AND LIVELIHOODS OF COASTAL COMMUNITIES: COPING TO LIVE WITH COVID-19 PANDEMIC-THE NEW NORM, (07 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2022)
CONFERENCE
  1. 7TH ASIA PACIFIC CONFERENCE ON PUBLIC HEALTH (APCPH) , Doubletree Hilton, Shah Alam (02 Aug 2022 - 04 Aug 2022)
  2. CLIMATE FINANCE SUMMIT (CFS 2023), Sasana Kijang, Bank Negara Malaysia (13 Jul 2023 - 13 Jul 2023)
  3. INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FOR AUTHORS, REVIEWERS AND EDITORS OF MEDICAL JOURNALS 2023, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia (21 Jul 2023 - 23 Jul 2023)
External Course
NATIONAL
  1. SOEM CPD SERIES 2 - Onward Journey Post COVID-19 , Pullman Klcc (18 Dec 2021 - 18 Dec 2021)