The Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health (APACPH) conducted an official courtesy visit to Universiti Malaya (UM) on 30 January 2026, led by APACPH President Professor Dr Hung Yi Chiou. The visit was held at the Universiti Malaya Chancellery at 2.30 pm.
The primary aim of the visit was to seek continued institutional support from Universiti Malaya for the APACPH Secretariat and the Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (APJPH) Editorial Office, both of which are hosted at the Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya.
The meeting also reaffirmed the long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship between APACPH and UM in advancing public health education, research, and regional leadership.
Engagement with Universiti Malaya Leadership
The APACPH delegation was formally welcomed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), Professor Dr Hasniza Zaman Huri, before she proceeded to another official engagement.
The meeting was subsequently chaired by Professor Dr Yvonne Lim Ai Lian, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International), representing the Vice-Chancellor.
The Universiti Malaya delegation included senior leadership from the Faculty of Medicine and the International Relations Centre:
- Professor Dr Yvonne Lim Ai Lian – Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International)
- Professor Dato’ Dr Yang Faridah Abdul Aziz – Dean, Faculty of Medicine
- Professor Dr Noran Naqiah Mohd Hairi – Deputy Dean (Research), Faculty of Medicine
- Dr Zuliana Razali – Director, International Relations Centre
- Mr Mohd Khairul Anuar Senin – International Relations Centre
APACPH Delegation
The APACPH delegation comprised members of its Executive Council:
- Professor Dr Hung Yi Chiou – President
- Professor Dr Victor Hoe Chee Wai – Secretary-General
- Professor Dr Maznah Dahlui – Vice-President (Administration)
- Professor Dr Betty Ya-Wen Chiu – Vice-President (Finance)
- Professor Dr Low Wah Yun – President Emeritus & Editor-in-Chief, Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
- Mr Darwish Mohd Isa – Executive Officer, APACPH
Universiti Malaya’s Longstanding Contributions to APACPH
Universiti Malaya has played a pivotal role in APACPH’s development and governance over several decades. Notably, three Past Presidents of APACPH have come from Universiti Malaya, reflecting the University’s sustained leadership in regional public health:
- Dato’ Dr Anuar Zaini Md Zain
- Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Mohd Amin Jalaludin
- Professor Dr Low Wah Yun
In addition, Universiti Malaya continues to host key APACPH operations, including:
APACPH Secretariat Office
Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health (APJPH) Editorial Office
APACPH Conferences Hosted by Universiti Malaya
Universiti Malaya has also been a major host institution for APACPH flagship conferences:
- 9th APACPH Conference, Kuala Lumpur – 1988
- 26th APACPH Conference, Kuala Lumpur – 1996
- 34th APACPH Conference, Kuala Lumpur – 2002
- 40th APACPH Conference, Kuala Lumpur – 2008
- 46th APACPH Conference, Kuala Lumpur – 2014
Reflections and Way Forward
The courtesy visit reaffirmed Universiti Malaya’s strategic importance to APACPH as a trusted academic partner, host institution, and leader in public health scholarship. Continued support for the APACPH Secretariat and APJPH Editorial Office will enable APACPH to strengthen regional collaboration, enhance scholarly output, and address evolving public health challenges across the Asia-Pacific.
APACPH expressed its sincere appreciation to Universiti Malaya for its enduring commitment and looks forward to deepening collaboration in the years ahead.
Acknowledgement
APACPH gratefully acknowledges the leadership of Universiti Malaya, particularly the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & International) and the Faculty of Medicine, for their continued support and partnership.
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