Dr. Azlan is a public health specialist and an occupational health physician; currently heading the Prevention, Medical and Rehabilitation Division in the Social Security Organization of Malaysia (SOCSO). He oversees the occupational safety and health programs and manages the medical and rehabilitation services for employers and employees registered with the organization. Other than his work duties, he authored articles in local and international journals and also a reviewer for scientific publications. He is currently the vice-chairperson for the Technical Commission on Insurance against Occupational Injury and Occupational Diseases of the International Social Security Association. He is also an Examination Board Member of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health of Malaysia, and a Curriculum Committee Member for the Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya. He lends his expertise in various committees for occupational safety and health in the country, and continues his active contributions in local and international conferences and seminars.