Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine — Journal Archive Index

Scope and Mission

The Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine publishes original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, case reports, and public health policy commentaries relevant to the practice and science of public health medicine. The journal’s scope encompasses epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, occupational health, health systems and policy, communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, health promotion, family health, nutrition, mental health, and healthcare quality and safety.

Since its founding, MJPHM has provided a vital platform for researchers across Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region to disseminate findings that directly influence public health policy and practice. The journal has been instrumental in documenting the epidemiological transition in Malaysia and neighbouring countries — from infectious diseases towards the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, while simultaneously addressing persistent challenges such as dengue, tuberculosis, and emerging infectious threats.

Publication History and Milestones

MJPHM has evolved considerably since its earliest volumes. The journal initially focused predominantly on communicable disease surveillance and maternal-child health studies reflecting the health priorities of Malaysia at the turn of the millennium. Over time, the journal’s scope expanded to encompass environmental and occupational health, mental health epidemiology, health economics, and the growing field of non-communicable disease prevention. Special volumes have been published in conjunction with major national and international public health conferences, including those organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malaysia.

The journal transitioned to its current online-first publication model to improve turnaround times and broaden its readership. Supplementary and special issues have addressed specific themes including occupational safety, road safety, disaster preparedness, and traditional and complementary medicine — topics of particular relevance to the Malaysian context and the broader Southeast Asian public health landscape.

Editorial Standards

MJPHM maintains rigorous editorial standards in keeping with international best practices for biomedical publishing. All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, with at least two independent reviewers evaluating each submission for scientific merit, methodological rigour, originality, and relevance to public health practice. The journal adheres to the guidelines of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), ensuring transparency and integrity throughout the editorial process.

Authors are required to disclose potential conflicts of interest, provide ethics committee approvals for research involving human subjects, and comply with data-sharing norms when feasible. The journal encourages the registration of clinical trials and systematic reviews with appropriate registries prior to submission.

Key Research Areas

Throughout its publication history, MJPHM has built a particularly strong evidence base in several areas central to Malaysian and regional public health. Research on the health effects of environmental hazards — including the recurrent Southeast Asian haze episodes — has been a hallmark of the journal’s contribution. Studies on the economics of healthcare delivery, including the cost-effectiveness of renal replacement therapies, have informed national health policy. The journal has also published foundational work on traditional and complementary medicine utilisation, occupational health risks across diverse Malaysian industries, disaster-related mental health impacts, and the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of communities regarding vector-borne diseases such as dengue.

In recent years, MJPHM has expanded coverage to include studies on nutrition and dietary patterns across diverse populations, road safety technologies and driver behaviour, ophthalmic public health, and the well-being of ageing populations across the ASEAN region. The journal continues to welcome submissions that address emerging public health challenges, including those arising from urbanisation, climate change, and the ongoing epidemiological transition in lower- and middle-income countries.

Accessing the Archive

The MJPHM archive contains articles spanning over two decades of public health research. Researchers, practitioners, and policymakers are encouraged to explore the journal’s extensive collection of articles, which together form a comprehensive record of the evolving public health landscape in Malaysia and the wider Southeast Asian region. All published articles can be accessed through the journal’s online portal at the Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine website.

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