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Barnama
19-05-2025
- Health
- Barnama
NIOSH-NCOSH Collaboration To Develop National Institute Of Occupational Safety And Health In Saudi Arabia
GENERAL KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), will play a role in helping Saudi Arabia develop its newly established National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NOSHI). According to NIOSH, it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for strategic cooperation with Saudi Arabia's National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) during the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from May 4 to 6. It said the MoU is one of the main achievements of the congress, attended by a Malaysian delegation led by NIOSH executive director Datuk Ayop Salleh, representing the country's commitment to strengthening occupational safety and health (OSH) practices through international cooperation. 'The MoU opens up opportunities for strategic cooperation in institutional capacity building, expertise exchange, training development, consulting services and joint research initiatives," according to NIOSH in a statement. The conference, organised by NCOSH, brought together leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders in the field of OSH from around the world. According to NIOSH, Ayob's involvement as a guest panelist at two main sessions during the congress also reflects Malaysia's increasingly recognised role in the international OSH landscape, particularly in efforts to align OSH policies with industry needs, sustainable workforce development and global standards. 'NIOSH records the highest appreciation to NCOSH for the warm welcome and excellent organisation of the congress. "This experience has further strengthened bilateral relations and demonstrated a joint commitment towards creating a safer, healthier and more productive work environment," it said. NIOSH also expressed its commitment to supporting the establishment and development of NOSHI and hopes that cooperation with Saudi Arabia can continue meaningfully and with a high impact in the future.
Rakyat Post
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Rakyat Post
Lorry Driver Involved In FRU Crash Has Criminal Records, Including Rape
Subscribe to our FREE On the morning of 13 May 2025, a stone-laden lorry collided into a vehicle carrying members of the Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) and killed nine of them. The crash reportedly occurred due to a faulty steering wheel on the cargo truck. Amidst ongoing investigations, Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay confirmed that the lorry driver involved in the crash has multiple criminal records related to drugs, theft, and rape, New Straits Times reported. 'All cases resulted in convictions. A urine test came back negative. Despite online claims that he had consumed ketum, no traces of ketum were found, and his urine tests were clean,' Ayob said during a press conference at the Hilir Perak police headquartes yesterday. The 45-year-old lorry driver is reported to be brought to court today (14 May) for a remand hearing. READ MORE: DPM says truck company must also be held accountable, not just the driver Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stressed that the incident could have been 'Inital reports indicated there was a technical problem involving the lorry carrying a load of sand, which lost control due to a malfunctioning steering system. Therefore, we should not place the blame solely on the lorry driver, but also hold the owner of the lorry company accountable. 'In this situation, strict inspections must be carried out, as well as urine tests and checks for alcohol use,' he told reporters after chairing the Cabinet Committee meeting on Road Safety and Traffic Congestion. READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: A dark day repeats itself Coincidentally, the fatal crash happened on the 56th anniversary of Malaysia's most brutal racial riot, which also involved FRU officers. In 1969, the infamous May 13 incident forced the government to deploy members of the FRU, which is directly under control of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The riots came in the aftermath of Malaysia's 1969 General Elections, where violent conflicts between the Malays, Chinese, and Indians occurred openly in the streets of Kuala Lumpur. The trouble began when opposition parties Democratic Action Party (DAP) and the Malaysian People's Movement Party (Gerakan) cut heavily into the Alliance Party's (the ruling coalition at the time) majority in parliamentary elections. The riots began at dusk, beginning with fistfights that escalated into armed conflicts. Image: Perdana Leadership Foundation FRU officers were despatched alongside the Malaysian Army to control the emergency. The government officially announced the number of casualties as 196, although international sources suggested a death toll of Image: Democracy Without Consensus: Communalism and Political Stability in Malaysia by Karl Von Vorys Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Straits Times
No drugs found in lorry involved in fatal crash causing 9 deaths, says Malaysian police
The 45-year-old lorry driver has a criminal record of six previous cases. PHOTO: THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK No drugs found in lorry involved in fatal crash causing 9 deaths, says Malaysian police PERAK - There were no drugs found in the lorry that crashed into the vehicle carrying Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers, said Perak deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay on May 13. 'There were rumours suggesting he (the driver) had ketum in the lorry but we found nothing. The urine test confirmed no drugs,' he said at a press conference at the Hilir Perak police headquarters in Teluk Intan, Perak. Ketum refers to a plant used in herbal medicine, and while it is used as a traditional medicine to treat certain illnesses, it can also be misused as it contains psychoactive substances, which can have stimulant, sedative and euphoria effects, leading to addiction. It is banned in Malaysia. Mr Ayob said the 45-year-old lorry driver has a criminal record of six previous cases - one for drugs, one for rape and four for theft. However, he said all these cases have already been tried in court and sentencing was passed down. He added that the suspect would be remanded on May 14. Asked about claims the driver tried to avoid another vehicle, Mr Ayob said they would investigate all aspects and could not confirm anything at this early stage of the investigation. Providing more details on the incident, he said the FRU's Unit 5 vehicle involved was heading back to Ipoh from Sungai Senam in a convoy when the head-on collision occurred at KM15 Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam at 8.30am on May 6. The convoy consisted of seven FRU vehicles – four lorries, one bus and two four-wheel-drive vehicles. One of the lorries carrying 18 personnel, crashed into the fifth vehicle in the convoy. Eight died on the spot and one subsequently died from injuries while receiving treatment at the Teluk Intan hospital around 10.50am. Mr Ayob said another nine people were injured – six in critical condition at the hospital's red zone and three in the yellow zone, which is for the less critical. He added one has been transferred to the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh for surgery. 'Out of the nine who died, seven were Malays, one was Indian and one was Orang Asli (indigenous person),' Mr Ayob said. He said that three post-mortem examinations have been completed so far. 'Once (all examinations have been) completed, the bodies will be bathed at the hospital, followed by funeral prayers at the police surau here. The bodies will then be taken to Sungai Senam for another round of prayers. 'After that, we will pay our respects before the bodies are transported to their respective burial locations. Eight are in various locations in Perak and one in Kulim, Kedah,' Mr Ayob said. Mr Ayob also said financial aid to families of the victims would be provided under the police welfare fund. 'Families may receive between RM58,000 (S$301) and RM299,000 each,' he said. THE STAR/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
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New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] Deputy IGP: Lorry driver in crash with FRU lorries has rape, theft convictions
TELUK INTAN: Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay confirmed today that the lorry driver involved in the crash that killed nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) policemen has criminal records, including a conviction for rape. Ayob stated that the 45-year-old man had six records: one related to drugs, four for theft and one for rape. "All cases resulted in convictions. A urine test came back negative. Despite online claims that he had consumed ketum, no traces of ketum were found, and his urine test results were clean," he said during a press conference at the Hilir Perak police headquarters today. He added that the man would be brought to the court here tomorrow for a remand hearing. Ayob said police would investigate the case from all angles, including claims that the driver had swerved to avoid another vehicle. "Police will gather statements and verify all such claims," he said. As for the post mortem, Ayob said up to 6pm today, it had been completed for three victims. "We understand that each post mortem will take between two to three hours. We estimate the process will be completed by 10pm or 11pm. "The hospital has assigned three doctors to perform the autopsies simultaneously. Once the post mortems are done, the bodies will be bathed at the hospital. "Funeral prayers will be performed at the Hilir Perak police headquarters surau here, followed by a second prayer session at PSP Unit 5, Sungai Senam. "Final respects will be paid there before the bodies are buried at their respective cemeteries," he said. Regarding the funeral locations, he said two will be in Kampar (Kampung Sungai Itik, Gopeng, and Kampung Orang Asli Bukit Terang) and three in Ipoh (the Buntong crematorium for the Indian officer, Kepayang cemetery and Meru Raya cemetery). He added that three will be laid to rest in Taiping, namely at Pantai Besar Batu Kurau Village, Simpang Mosque and Kampung Parit Teluk in Kuala Kurau. "Another will be laid to rest in Kedah, at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Mosque in Kulim," he said. Providing updates on the nine injured policemen, Ayob said six were in the red zone (critical condition), whereas three were in the yellow zone (moderate injuries). "One has been taken to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh for surgery," he added. When asked if any police assets were damaged during the accident, he said no other assets were affected besides the vehicles. After the press conference, Ayob also handed over aid to the families of the victims, reflecting the police and the government's commitment to the welfare of officers and personnel who died or were injured in the line of duty. Regarding the Police Welfare Fund, he said each family had received RM1,200, while under the Tabung Amanah Perwira dan Pertahanan Negara (TAPPN), RM25,000 will be provided for fatalities, RM8,000 to RM11,000 for serious injuries, and RM1,000 for minor injuries, based on medical assessment. "From the Perak police headquarters, RM11,000 will be given per affected policeman. In total, the victims' families will receive an estimated support package ranging from RM58,000 to RM299,000," he said. Ayob extended his deepest condolences to all affected families on behalf of the police, the inspector-general of police and the Home Ministry. "May those who have passed be placed among the righteous. May all their prayers be accepted, Insyaallah," he said.
