Delegate: Delegate: Professor Dr Louis Adaikalam
Delegate Short Bio: Affiliation: President of Malaysia Sleep Apnea Association
Short Bio:
Chief Executive Officer of Alpha International Training & Consultancy Sdn Bhd.
Founder of Sleep Recovery Tourism.
Author of Mystery Between Sleep and Covid.
Scope of Activity: Individual activity
Activity: 7 daripada 10 pemandu alami masalah tidur, mengantuk ketika memandu
(7 out of 10 drivers experience sleep problems and feel drowsy while driving)
In conjunction with World Sleep Day 2026, a public awareness news article discussing driver fatigue and sleep-related risks was published in Berita Harian.
(Berita Harian is one of Malaysia’s leading Malay-language newspapers, providing national news, current affairs, and community updates.)
The article highlighted findings that 7 out of 10 drivers experience sleep-related problems or drowsiness while driving, emphasizing the seriousness of fatigue and microsleep as major contributors to road accidents.
The report featured insights from Professor Dr Louis Adaikalam, President of the Malaysia Sleep Apnea Association, who stressed the importance of adequate sleep, proper rest, and healthy lifestyle habits in preventing driver fatigue.
The article also explained that lack of sleep, irregular sleep schedules, and demanding work routines may significantly increase the likelihood of drowsy driving. Microsleep episodes—short involuntary sleep periods lasting only a few seconds—can occur without warning and pose serious dangers when drivers are on the road.
Through national media coverage, the article aimed to educate the public about recognising early warning signs of fatigue, prioritising sufficient rest before long journeys, and adopting safer driving practices.
The awareness initiative also reinforced the importance of sleep health as a key factor in improving road safety and reducing fatigue-related accidents in Malaysia.
Article Link – https://share.google/x9A08w2P6Me7JGwAE
Location: Berita Harian, Balai Berita, 31 Jalan Riong, 59100 Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur,
Date of Activity: 16 March 2026
