Tan Siew Tin
Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Health Sciences
Department
Nutrition and Dietetics
Position
Lecturer
Email
Education
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Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health), 2022
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Master of Science (Community Health), 2015
Universiti Putra Malaysia
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Bachelor of Food Science and Technology (Food Science and Technology), 2006
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Memberships
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Young Scientists Network-Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM)
Affiliate
2026 - 2026
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Malaysian Institute of Food Technology (MIFT)
Professional Member
2025 - 2025
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Malaysian Association of Public Advocacy for Nature (MAPAN)
Member
2024 - 2024
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Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO)
Member
2017 - Present
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Nutrition Society of Malaysia (NSM)
Member
2017 - Present
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Golden Key International Honour Society
Member
2004 - Present
Research Funding
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Development of a Whole-food Blenderised Nutritional Formula:Comparative Evaluation of Nutritional Composition, Cost, PhysicalProperties, and Sensory Characteristics
IMU Internal Research Grant | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2026
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Comparison of factors associated with Diabetes Self-care Management among Type 2 Diabetes Patients from the SeDia cohort across genders and ethnicities - A secondary analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 23 Jan 2025 - 31 May 2025
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of food handlers on food safety in Chinese, Malay, and Indian food premises at Klang Valley.
IMU Internal Research Grant | 30 May 2024 - 31 Dec 2025
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The Creativity, Well-being, and Motivation of Malaysian Women Music Entrepreneurs During and After Covid-19 Pandemic
Research Excellence and Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025
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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy-based metabolotyping and Asian MEdDiet Adherence Index in association with risk of cardiovascular disease among overweight and obese adults
Research Excellence and Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025
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Validation of a Psychoeducation Intervention Module to Facilitate Mental Health Help-seeking Behavior among University Students in Malaysia
Research Excellence and Innovation Grant (REIG) | 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025
Publications
Research Articles
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Psychometric Properties of the Malay Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) in Malaysian Undergraduates
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 2024
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Correlation Of Internet Gaming Disorder And Impulsivity Across Gender Differences Among Malaysian Youths
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BUSINESS AND SOCIETY 2024
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The impact of social stigma and loss of face on mental health help-seeking behavior among university students in Malaysia: Examining mediating relationships
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY AND COUNSELING 2024
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Development of an integrated-Weight Management Programme (i-WMP) among non-communicable disease patients.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH & CLINICAL SCIENCES (IJPHCS) 2022
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Effectiveness of an integrated-Weight Management Programme (i-WMP) in Reducing Body Weight among Noncommunicable Disease Patients in Malaysian Government Primary Care Clinics: A Randomised Controlled Trial
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES 2022
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Are Malaysians Getting Fatter and Rounder?: An Updated Systematic Review (2009-2015).
MALAYSIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES 2019
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What Has Been Done to Tackle Overweight and Obesity in Malaysia?: A Literature Review (2005–2015)
THE PERTANIKA JOURNAL OF SCHOLARLY RESEARCH REVIEWS 2017
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Prevalence and predictors of suicidality among medical students in a public university
MED J MALAYSIA 2015
Other Publications
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Co-Designing a work-based learning curriculum for a Food Science Innovation Degree: A 2u1i industry-academia collaboration mode.
Joint Conference of the 8th International Conference on Medical Education (ICME) and 18th International Medical Education Conference (IMEC) | 09 Oct 2025
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Development of an integrated-Weight Management Programme (i-WMP) in Malaysian government primary care clinics based on focus group discussions.
5th USIM International Health Conference 2022, Lessons from pandemic: Reshaping Medicine and Healthcare | 13 Sep 2022
Medias
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An Honourable and Memorable Moment: Induction of YSN-ASM Members & Affiliates
YSN-ASM | 10 Feb 2026
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Future Scientists Begin with Integrity: IMU Conducts RCR Workshop for Undergraduate Students in Collaboration with YSN-ASM
IMU University | 02 Feb 2026
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Food Science Innovation Students Collaborate with Faculty to Strengthen Cross-Disciplinary Understanding and Teamwork
IMU University | 23 Dec 2025
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IMU University Researchers Strengthen Commitment to Research Ethics at YSN-ASM RCR Programme
IMU University | 07 Aug 2025
Supervisions
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Chong Yu Kee | Undergraduate | 01 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026
Thesis: Development of a Whole-food Blenderised Nutritional Formula: Comparative Evaluation of Cost and Sensory Characteristics
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Siow Jing Ni | Undergraduate | 01 Aug 2025 - 31 May 2026
Thesis: Development of a Whole-food Blenderised Nutritional Formula:Comparative Evaluation of Nutritional Composition and PhysicalProperties
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Kang Karen | Undergraduate | 01 Aug 2024
Thesis: COMPARISON OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES INDEX PATIENTS FROM THE SEDIA COHORT ACROSS GENDERS – A SECONDARY ANALYSIS
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HOW XING XUAN | Undergraduate | 01 Aug 2024
Thesis: COMPARISON OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DIABETES SELF-CARE MANAGEMENT AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES INDEX PATIENTS FROM THE SEDIA COHORT ACROSS ETHNICITIES – A SECONDARY ANALYSIS
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CLAIRE NG YANN WEI | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Thesis: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLERS ON FOOD SAFETY IN MALAY FOOD PREMISES IN KLANG VALLEY
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CHOO YEAN XIN | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Thesis: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLERS ON FOOD SAFETY IN CHINESE FOOD PREMISES IN KLANG VALLEY
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THAM WENG SEE | Undergraduate | 02 Jan 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
Thesis: KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, AND PRACTICES OF FOOD HANDLERS ON FOOD SAFETY IN INDIAN FOOD PREMISES IN KLANG VALLEY