Semarang, September 17, 2024 – The Faculty of Law at Diponegoro University held a General Lecture featuring Dr. Sia Chin Chin from Taylor’s University, Malaysia, as a guest speaker. The event taking place in the Fiat Justicia Room is part of the Visiting Lecturer program, with a relevant and in-depth theme: “Achievement of SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being for Adolescents – How Law Can Help?”
The event was attended by students from the Faculty of Law as well as several lecturers who were enthusiastic about the material presented by Dr. Sia, an expert in public health law and food regulation. (food law). In the general lecture, Dr. Sia Chin Chin discussed the challenges of achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3, particularly concerning the well-being and health of adolescents, with a focus on how the role of law can contribute to promoting healthy eating habits among teenagers.
One of the main topics raised is the effectiveness of the proposed menu labeling regulations in private schools in promoting healthy eating habits among adolescents. Dr. Sia questioned, “Will the proposed regulatory regime be effective in promoting a healthy diet among adolescents in private schools using menu labeling?”” He also highlighted the importance of legal justification in implementing menu labeling regulations based on both local and international law.”
This public lecture received positive feedback from participants who appeared enthusiastic in asking questions and actively engaging in the discussion. Dr. Sia is expected to continue various lectures, seminars, and other workshops during her visit to FH Undip.
Through this public lecture, the Faculty of Law at Undip hopes to broaden students’ perspectives in understanding the relationship between legal regulations and public health issues, particularly in
