MJPHM Volume 6, Issue 2 (2006): Public Health Research in Malaysia
Last reviewed: March 2026
Key Points
- This article was originally published in Volume 6, Issue 2 of MJPHM in 2006, representing early public health research published by the journal.
- MJPHM has published continuously since its founding, covering the full spectrum of public health topics relevant to Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.
- The journal’s archives provide valuable historical data on the evolution of public health challenges and interventions in Malaysia.
About This Archived Article
This page serves as an archival reference for an article originally published in Volume 6, Issue 2 of the Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine in 2006. The original article was available as a PDF document on the legacy MJPHM website and has been referenced in subsequent research on public health in the Southeast Asian region.
Volume 6 of MJPHM was published during a period of significant development in Malaysian public health research capacity. The journal served as one of the primary platforms for Malaysian researchers to disseminate findings on communicable and non-communicable diseases, health systems, occupational health, and environmental health issues affecting the nation.
Historical Context of MJPHM
The Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine was established to provide a dedicated publication venue for public health research conducted in Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. Published by the Malaysian Public Health Specialists Association, the journal has played a crucial role in building the evidence base for health policy in Malaysia.
During the 2000s, Malaysian public health research was expanding rapidly, driven by increasing awareness of non-communicable diseases, emerging infectious disease threats, and the need for evidence-based health policy. MJPHM published research across these domains, contributing to both national and international public health discourse.
Evolution of Public Health Challenges
The period surrounding this publication (mid-2000s) saw Malaysia confronting several significant public health challenges. The aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami had highlighted the need for disaster preparedness and mental health services. Dengue fever remained endemic, with periodic epidemic surges. Non-communicable diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer were emerging as leading causes of morbidity and mortality, reflecting Malaysia’s epidemiological transition.
Research published in MJPHM during this era helped document these transitions and inform policy responses, from strengthening communicable disease surveillance to developing chronic disease prevention programmes.
Limitations
The full text of this specific article may not be available in all databases. As an archived publication from 2006, the research findings should be interpreted in the context of the period in which the study was conducted, as public health conditions, policies, and standards may have changed substantially since publication.
Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine. 2006;6(2):68–71. Originally available at: www.mjphm.org.my/mjphm/journals/Volume 6 (2) : 2006/68-71.pdf
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