Kuala lumpur: Malaysia is set to host the 2025 ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Summit next month, bringing together around 3,000 practitioners and over 70 experts from ASEAN countries alongside international speakers. Organised by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the summit will take place on Aug 4 and 5 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, in conjunction with Malaysia's 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship under the theme 'Inclusivity and Sustainability'.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, NIOSH chairman Chong Chieng Jen highlighted that the summit marks a new chapter for regional collaboration, innovation, and policymaking centred on worker welfare. He emphasized the opportunity for OSH practitioners in Malaysia to engage in a range of programmes, including the Conference and Exhibition on Occupational Safety and Health (COSH 2025) and the NIOSH International Standards Seminar (NISS 2025).
Formerly a national programme, COSH 2025 has been elevated to an ASEAN international platform, making it the largest gathering of OSH professionals in Malaysia. This year's participation certificates will feature the ASEAN logo. NIOSH anticipates COSH 2025 to attract more than 2,000 local and international participants, with speakers from renowned organisations such as the International Labour Organization (ILO), SESRIC Turkey, and the University of South Australia, as well as experts from Japan, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, and other ASEAN countries.
Key topics for discussion include psychosocial risk management, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, implementation of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategies in workplaces, and building a more inclusive and mentally healthy future of work. The summit will also host the Asian Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute (AOSHRI) Executive Meeting, which will bring together OSH research institutions from 14 Asian countries.
Both COSH 2025 and NISS 2025 offer comprehensive professional learning opportunities with accreditation from various professional bodies and regulators. The public is invited to attend the official opening ceremony and visit the largest OSH exhibition in the region, free of charge, featuring over 60 industry companies and government agencies, including the Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA).
Registration for COSH 2025 is open online at https://form.evenesis.com/NIOSHPAID/COSH, while registration for NISS 2025 can be made at https://form.evenesis.com/NIOSHPAID/NISS.