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  • MUHF 2023

    MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Environmental Health Towards Livable Communities
    Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024)

    "MAEH Urban Health Forum 2023" is a program to provide a stage for focus group discussion (FGD) to analyze and discuss urban health related issues. It also aims at raising awareness and educating the community about the current state and urban health status in Malaysia. This program serves as a medium for various agencies to collaborate and discuss urban health issues that have been occurring in Malaysia. The findings and conclusions from this forum can lead to the development of implementation methods and mitigation strategies in controlling urbanization-related issues and concern in the future. 

    Objectives :

    1) Providing a space for group-focused discussions (Focus Group Discussion) to analyze and discuss urban health-related issues.

    2) Promoting healthy and safe lifestyles to the community as one of the methods to reduce urban health-related risks.

    3) Creating opportunities to meet and build relationships among the involved parties in the field of environmental health.

    Editor In Chief:

    Associate Professor Dr Farah Ayuni Shafie (UiTM)

    Editors:

    Professor Dr Juliana Jalaludin (UPM)

    Dr Syazwan Aizat Ismail (ILKKM, Sg Buloh)

    Ts Rudiaswady Abdul Rahim (MAEH)

    Dr Subramanian Karuppannan (MAEH)

    Mr Veeramohan Supramaniam (MAEH)

     

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Urban Environment And Public Health: Assessing Risks And Implementing Solutions Series
    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023)

    The Urban Health and Sustainable Development Program Series 2022 is a collaboration between MAEH and Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences UiTM. It is a comprehensive initiative that aims to address the complex challenges faced by urban environments in relation to health and sustainable development. Recognizing the rapid urbanization and its impact on public health, this program seeks to foster integrated approaches that promote well-being, equity, and environmental sustainability in urban settings. The series entails these topics:

    - Exploring The Role of Environmental Health in the Private Sector

    - Preparedness and Mitigation of Flash Floods in Urban Area

    - Urbanization and Changing Dietary Habits

    - Risk Assessment and Disaster Management at Petrol Stations

    - Distribution Mapping Of House Type, House Age And Sick Building Syndrome Among Work-From-Home Workers By Using A GIS-based Approach

    This program aims to create resilient and inclusive cities that promote health, sustainability, and equitable development. Through collaboration, research, and capacity-building activities, MAEH strives to shape urban environments that prioritize health, well-being, and sustainable practices for present and future generations. Recognizing the importance of sharing research findings, policy recommendations, and innovative solutions, the program actively engages in publishing materials that contribute to the global discourse on urban health and sustainable development. These publications serve as valuable resources for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders, providing insights into effective strategies, case studies, and evidence-based interventions.

    Editor-in-chief : Assoc Prof Dr Farah Ayuni Shafie
    Malaysian Association of Environmental Health (MAEH)
    MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH)

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH): Life in Pandemic Era Series; Challenges and Opportunities Toward Environmental Sustainability
    Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022)

               

    Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has claimed millions of lives worldwide but there are always lessons that can be learned in times of crisis like this. MAEH believes that studies should begin to focus on efforts to create more sustainable plans and policies during pandemics. Although there has been positive effect on the air quality from the movement control order, the problem with increasing amounts of garbage due to the use of face masks and food packaging during lockdowns is worrying. MAEH held a webinar to discuss on the current situation of climate change, air quality and waste management during a pandemic and effective measures to overcome the issue. Online educational materials on the correct disposal of face masks, food safety during the crisis and air quality status during movement control orders were developed for the health promotion of the public.

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH)
    Vol. 3 No. 2 (2021)

    This issue of MAEH Journal of Environmental Health brings readers the insight of the new paradigm of environmental health research from environmental health practitioners in the operational field and academia. Areas covered in this issue include:
    - Environmental ergonomics
    - Food and drinking water quality
    - Applied GIS for vector management
    - Environmental health professionalism
    - Bauxite mining 

    At MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, we strive to publish research and technical papers that are useful for the all environmental health practitioners. The editorial board would like to thank all the environmental health professionals who have contributed to MAEH Journal of Environmental Health.

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH) - The Delivery of Environmental Health Services in Malaysia Series
    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2021)

         

       

    MAEH Focus Group Discussion 2020 came up with a series of on “The Delivery of Environmental Health Services in Malaysia”. Environmental health stakeholders and interested parties came together to discuss these topics:

    1. The Current Status and The Way Forward for Environmental Health in Malaysia
    2. Challenges in Crisis Management on Environmental Health 
    3. Environmental Health Law Enforcement
    4. Environmental Health Delivery for Developed and Developing Countries
    5. Environmental Health Staff Competencies and Workloads

    MAEH Focus Group Discussion 2020 was held via teleconference from 25 June - 25 July 2020. 

    Master in Environmental Health and Safety students with the guidance from Dr Farah Ayuni Shafie of Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Puncak Alam Selangor conceived the forum and drafted the first version of the discussion. The panelists of the MAEH Focus Group Discussion analyzed the topics. All participants produced the article and approved the final version. These documented discussions should be able to elevate the profession of environmental health practitioners and its services specifically in Malaysia and worldwide in general.

    Malaysian Association of Environmental Health and Centre of Environmental Health and Safety, Faculty of Health Sciences, UiTM Puncak Alam Selangor, Malaysia would like to convey our heartiest congratulations and thank you to all the panelists involved. We hope to continue receiving massive support in our upcoming publications. 

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH)
    Vol. 2 No. 2 (2020)

    This issue of MAEH Journal of Environmental Health brings readers the insight of the new paradigm of environmental health research from environmental health practitioners in the operational field and academia. Five articles were published in the following areas:
    - Musculoskeletal disorder from exposure at work
    - Sulfite exposure in food and its risk assessment
    - Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals at work
    - Rodent control in environmental health practices
    - Joint Management Body involvement towards the control of disease-bearing insects

    At MAEH Journal of Environmental Health, we strive to publish research and technical papers that are useful for the all environmental health practitioners. The editorial board would like to thank all the environmental health professionals who have contributed to MAEH Journal of Environmental Health.

     

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH) - The Langkawi Charter on Urban Health
    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020)

     

                 

    MAEH Journal of Environmental Health Short Communication inaugural issue documented scientific discussion via Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The first MAEH Urban Health Forum 2019 was held in Langkasuka Hotel, Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia on 17-18 June 2019. MAEH and co-organizers jointly invite key stakeholders from public sector, industry and researchers to explore challenges and opportunity across urban health initiatives including food safety, vector control, climate change, waste management and tobacco control. The forum was attended by more than 28 delegates from government and private sectors, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), academia and individuals. The five issues discussed during the forum was documented as "The Langkawi Urban Health Charter 2019". The objective of MAEH Urban Health Forum 2019 was to bring together those with expertise and practice to discuss environmental health issues that can impact the health of the urban community and recommend strategies to address them. MAEH and co-organizers would like to thank all the participants that contributed to the charter.

    The first MAEH Urban Health forum was themed "Urban Health in Malaysia: Towards Livable Communities".The objective of the focus group discussion (FGD) is to bring together those with expertise and practice to discuss environmental health issues that can impact the health of the urban community and recommend strategies to address them. 

  • MAEH Journal of Environmental Health (MJEH)
    Vol. 1 No. 1 (2019)

    Related topics covered in this issue are:

    1) Air quality

    2) Ergonomic and occupational health

    3) Environmental health research