Dr. Bala Murali Sundram is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational and Environmental Health at the University of Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine. He holds an MPH and DrPH from the same institution. His research focuses on public health, particularly occupational and environmental health, infectious disease epidemiology, and predictive analytics.

Before joining UM, Dr. Bala held key positions in Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, including District Health Officer in Sabah and Head of Disease Surveillance in Johor. He played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to surveillance, research, and policy-making, earning an Exemplary Service Award.

Dr. Bala has led numerous research collaborations with national and international institutions, securing grants as a primary investigator. His work has been published in high-impact journals and presented at international conferences. He has been involved in various working groups, including those for the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the National Environmental Health Action Plan.

His expertise has led to roles in disease surveillance and CBRNe simulation exercises. Dr. Bala is affiliated with professional bodies such as the Malaysian Medical Association and the International Commission on Occupational Health.