Malaysia Launch of the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report

Organized by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT), Monash University Malaysia, and Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) in Partnership with The Lancet Countdown

Lancet Countdown 2025 Report
2025 Climate and Health Policy Priorities for Malaysia
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
This event will contextualize the findings of the 2025 Lancet Countdown Report in a Malaysian context, bringing together leading academics and policymakers with wide-ranging experience and expertise.

DATE 
January 19, 2026, Monday 
Time  :  2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

LOCATION 
Plenary Theatre 
Monash University Malaysia / Hybrid Zoom,
Jalan Lagoon Selatan 47500,
Bandar Sunway, Selangor,
Malaysia

ORGANIZERS

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Officiation by
Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah
Chancellor of University of Cyberjaya

Former Director-General of Health Malaysia
Welcome Speech by
YBhg.Professor Dr. David Whitford
Vice Chancellor, University of Cyberjaya (UoC)
Speech by
YBhg. Profesor Ts.Dr. Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim
Vice Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
Speech
MMA’s President Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai
YBrs. Dr. Muruga Raj Rajathurai
Immediate Past President of Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA)

Presentation of Highlights of the Lancet Countdown 2024 Report by :

Keynote Speaker
YBhg. Dr. Marina Romanello
Executive Director of The Lancet Countdown
Keynote Speaker
YBhg. Professor Dr. Meisam Tabatabaei
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT)
& Lead Collaborator of The Lancet Countdown
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AGENDA
Malaysia's Launch of the Lancet Countdown Report 2025: Health & Climate Change

TimeAgenda
1.30 pmRegistration and arrival of guests
2.00 pmWelcoming Remarks by the President and Pro Vice-Chancellor, Monash University Malaysia
Professor Emeritus Dato’ Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman
2.10 pmOpening Remarks by the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Professor Ts. Dr Mohd Zamri bin Ibrahim
2.20 pmOfficiation Speech by the Environment and Public Health Exco, Selangor
YB Jamaliah Jamaluddin
2.30 pmKeynote Address by the Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown
Dr Marina Romanello
2.40 pmPresentation of highlights of The Lancet Countdown 2025 Report
Professor Dr Meisam Tabatabaei
3.00 pm

Forum: Setting the Just Transition Agenda and Climate Resilience for Public Health: From Global Framework to National Policy

Moderator:
Daniel Lee, Executive Director, Selangor Climate Adaptation Centre

Presentations:

  • Climate Change and Health Policy at Global Scale: The Role of Commonwealth Medical Association
    Professor Dr Jhonrose Austin Jayalal, President, Commonwealth Medical Association
  • Advancing Research on Climate Change and Health in Asia
    Professor Dr Tin Tin Su, Director, Regional Hub for Asia Climate Change and Health (REACH), Monash University Malaysia
  • Landing Climate Change and Public Health Policies in Malaysia
    Dr Thahirahtul Asma’ Zakaria, Senior Assistant Director, Disease Control Division, Occupational and Environmental Health Sector, Ministry of Health Malaysia

Panel Discussion | Q&A:

  • Prof Dr J.A. Jayalal, President, Commonwealth Medical Association
  • Prof Dr Tin Tin Su, Director, REACH, Monash University Malaysia
  • Dr Thahirahtul Asma’ Zakaria, Senior Assistant Director, Ministry of Health Malaysia
  • Dr Revati Phalkey, Director, United Nations University Institute for Global Health
  • Prof Dr Maziar Moradi-Lakeh, Co-Author, 2025 Lancet Countdown Policy Document for Malaysia
4.50 pmToken presentation and photo session
5.00 pmNetworking refreshment

Lancet Countdown Partners around the world

Media Coverage of the Lancet Countdown 2025 Report

Some Highlights of the Media Coverage:

Press Releases & Endorsements

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