2026

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia – MPOB Stakeholder Engagement Session: Discussion with Stakeholder Representatives to Assess Project Impact and Support
MPOB Stakeholder Engagement Session: Discussion with Stakeholder Representatives to Assess Project Impact and Support

Mukim Sungai Segamat Technical Committee Meeting and a Meeting with Participants of the Community-Based Heat Adaptation and Research Project
SEACO organised the Mukim Sungai Segamat Technical Committee Meeting and a Meeting with Participants of the Community-Based Heat Adaptation and Research Project at the Monash Segamat Medical Precint

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Pusat Pengajian Perubatan dan Sains Kesihatan, Monash University Malaysia - Professional Staff Team Building Program 2026
The School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SOM), Monash University Malaysia, successfully organised the Professional Staff Team Building Program 2026 from 5 to 6 June 2026

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia - SEACO Receives a Visit from New GPH Academics
We hope the visit was valuable and that the planned collaborative efforts will bring positive impacts to society, academia, and the global research community.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia – MPOB Engagement Session: Discussion with Community Representatives to Assess the Impact and Support for Project Implementation
SEACO conducted an engagement session with the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia – Monitoring & Evaluation Training (MEL)
SEACO attended a virtual Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) training session moderated by Ms. Chi from OUCRU Vietnam.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia - Chaah Sub-District Technical Committee Meeting and Engagement Session with Participants of the Heat Adaptation Through Community Approach and Research Project at Achi Gold Café, Chaah
Strategic collaboration in support of project implementation that benefits the local community.

Project Update
Data collection activities for the Maternal and Infant Study Segamat (MISS P) and the Verbal Autopsy (VA) Study have been temporarily suspended effective 1 May 2026.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia - PCE Sharing Session
The sessions helped staff better understand community engagement principles and practices.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia - Courtesy Visit to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
SEACO conducted a courtesy visit to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Hari Raya Celebration & Senior Citizens Celebration (KK Pekan Air Panas)
SEACO was involved in the Hari Raya Celebration & Senior Citizens Celebration Programme (KK Pekan Air Panas).

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia - Segamat Campus Hari Raya Celebration
Segamat Campus held a Hari Raya Celebration to mark the festive occasion together with campus staff.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia – International Women’s Day Celebration 2026
SEACO organized several activities in conjunction with International Women’s Day 2026 to appreciate the contributions and important roles of women within the organization.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Heat Nexus Convening
SEACO proudly welcomed 32 delegates from various institutions and countries for the “Heat Nexus Convening” programme in 2026.

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Singapore Global Health Film Festival 2026
Representatives from the South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO) attended the Singapore Global Health Film Festival 2026.
Project Briefing: “Heat Adaptation through Community and Research-Based Approaches at SEACO, Monash University Malaysia”
SEACO conducted a project briefing entitled “Heat Adaptation through Community and Research-Based Approaches at SEACO".

South East Asia Community Observatory (SEACO), School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Monash University Malaysia, Research Methodology for Medical Professionals
“Research Methodology for Medical Professionals” course in 2026.