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Vancouver Sun
6 days ago
- General
- Vancouver Sun
When summer jobs go horribly wrong: This B.C. man has a warning for young workers
When Darcy Kulai was a 20-year-old university student and aspiring athlete, he made the fateful decision to take a summer job at the local sawmill in Ladysmith. Working alone one night in the clatter and hum of the mill, he tried to clear sawdust building up beneath the chain driving the lumber conveyor belt — without first turning off the machine. The glove on his left hand caught in the chain and, when he tried to free it with his right hand, his predicament got worse. Now both hands were stuck and he was trapped in a Christ-like pose, badly injured and screaming for help with no response. When the shift ended an agonizing 15 or 20 minutes later, the machines went quiet and Kulai's co-workers finally came to his aid. Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The injuries were life-changing. His right hand was amputated that night and he endured months of surgeries that included rebuilding the thumb on his left hand using bone from his right. Kulai slowly healed and tried to adapt, but everything was different now. Sports were 'kind of my life,' says Kulai now. 'You realize you can't do that stuff anymore. It messes with your self-image. ''Freak' is a strong word, but you definitely feel different from everybody else.' Understandably, Kulai has tried to forget about the accident and move on with his life in the nearly three decades since. But these days, Kulai has a college-age son of his own, and he's grown reflective about the moment that altered the course of his life. 'What would it be like if my son went through what I went through?' he found himself thinking. 'He's 20 now, the same age as when I got hurt.' Kulai — who now coaches basketball and golf at private Brentwood College and lives in Cobble Hill on Vancouver Island — decided he would do whatever it takes to 'inspire kids to be safe at work.' WorkSafeBC says summer jobs are especially risky for young adults. Nearly 7,000 young workers are injured on the job in B.C. every year, with serious injuries remaining steady at about 800 annually. 'Over the past five years, 34 young workers have tragically lost their lives due to workplace incidents,' says Angelique Prince, director of prevention programs and services at WorkSafeBC. While Kulai was hurt in an industrial setting, Prince says most injuries last year were in service-sector jobs, with 1,282 claims to WorkSafeBC, followed by construction (1,063 claims) and retail (492 claims). 'Young workers are highly vulnerable to workplace injuries,' says Prince. 'Inexperience, inadequate training and supervision, and unfamiliarity with workplace hazards can all increase the risk of injury — especially when workers don't feel empowered to ask questions or raise safety concerns.' 'If there's anything I can do to reduce the numbers of those injuries,' says Kulai, 'I'll do it.' Kulai recently decided to tell his story, with kids like his own top of mind, in a video for WorkSafeBC. 'It was an emotional ride, but I was happy with how it turned out, and have been getting good feedback,' he says. His key message to young workers: 'There are guidelines and procedures in place to protect you, and if you don't follow them, bad things can happen.' The worst thing a young employee can do is try to look 'cool' for his bosses. 'If there's anything that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, bring it up with your supervisors.' Kulai knows it can be uncomfortable to raise safety concerns, and that questioning superiors is not always looked upon favourably. 'But there's no reason to ever compromise your safety — ever.' 'Every worker in B.C. has the right to refuse unsafe work,' says Prince. 'The first step of course is to talk to your supervisor and let them know a task feels unsafe or makes you uncomfortable.' Deadlines, quotas, trying to get the work done quickly to impress the boss? 'If you get hurt, none of that stuff matters,' says Kulai. More WorkSafeBC resources are available: Advice for new and young workers , how to ask questions about safety, and support for employers on their responsibilities and how to train new employees. jruttle@
Malay Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Johor man pleads guilty to robbing woman with machete in Kulai
JOHOR BARU, May 28 — A 45-year-old man admitted guilt in the Sessions Court here today to robbing a woman with a machete in Taman Dawani, Senai, Kulai last week. The accused, K. Murugan, pleaded guilty to the charge after it was read before Judge Datuk Che Wan Zaidi Che Wan Ibrahim. The court, however, deferred sentencing to tomorrow to allow the presentation of case materials during proceedings. According to the charge sheet, Murugan used a machete to rob Chen Chu Wen of a gold chain and two pendants. The incident occurred at the SK Senai bus stand along Jalan Bendahara in Taman Dawani, Senai, Kulai, at 8.30pm on May 23. The offence falls under Section 397 of the Penal Code for armed robbery, which carries a sentence of up to 14 years in prison and the possibility of a fine or caning upon conviction. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nurul Syafiqah Sha'ri led the prosecution, while the accused was unrepresented.
Free Malaysia Today
17-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
32,000 scam-related content removed in first 4 months of year
Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said the government is looking into strengthening efforts to educate people on online scams. KULAI : The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) removed 32,436 online scam-related content between January and April 2025, with losses reported close to RM800 million. Deputy communications minister Teo Nie Ching said this number is nearly half of the 63,652 scam content removed in 2024. 'In just four months, we've already taken down almost half the amount we removed last year. This matter is of deep concern to us,' she said. Citing data from the police, Teo said RM799 million was lost to online scams, with many cases involving fake investment schemes. 'Public awareness is critical. We must strengthen efforts to educate people on online scams,' she added, during a press conference here. Teo said MCMC had launched the safe internet campaign (KIS) and begun cyber awareness programmes in schools. So far, nine schools have joined the programme and the ministry plans to expand this to universities. She also urged more educational institutions to collaborate with the ministry to ensure the success of the campaign.
Malay Mail
09-05-2025
- Malay Mail
In Johor, two women killed in four-vehicle crash near Sedenak on North-South Expressway, 15 others hurt
KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 — At least two women were killed while 15 others survived following a four-vehicle crash at Kilometre 34 of the North-South Expressway northbound near Sedenak near Kulai, Johor, last night. According to Senior Fire Officer II Mohd Firdaus Juritah from the Kulai Fire and Rescue Station, an emergency call was received at 10.35pm, Kosmo! Online reported today. The collision involved a container trailer, a Toyota Estima, a Mazda 5, and a Toyota Hilux. 'The accident involved 17 individuals. Two women in the Toyota Estima died at the scene, while two men and another woman were injured. 'One of the deceased has been identified as Gee Yin Chin, 42, while the identity of the second victim has yet to be confirmed,' he said in a statement today. Mohd Firdaus said the Mazda 5 was carrying one adult male, two women, and three children, all of whom survived. The Toyota Hilux occupants included one adult male, one adult female, and three children, who also survived the crash. The trailer driver was reported injured and was rushed to Temenggung Seri Maharaja Tun Ibrahim Hospital for treatment. The bodies of the two deceased were handed over to the police for further action. The operation concluded at 12.13am.
Malay Mail
03-05-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Johor wants Putrajaya to speed up Bukit Payong waste-to-energy plant as odour pollution from landfill worsens
KULAI, May 3 — The Johor government today expressed hope that the federal government will expedite the construction of the waste-to-energy (WTE) plant at the Bukit Payong Sanitary Solid Waste Landfill near Batu Pahat. Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk Mohd Jafni Md Shukor said that following delays, the project has been pushed back by two years from its initial schedule. He said completion of the plant would, among others, solve the odour pollution facing residents near the Batu Empat landfill in Kota Tinggi, while also easing the waste load at the site. 'I sympathise with the situation faced by the residents. The federal government needs to fast-track the WTE project in Bukit Payong so that part of the waste currently being sent to Batu Empat can be diverted there. 'Subsequently, the Batu Empat landfill should be reserved exclusively for waste from the Kota Tinggi area to help reduce its overall capacity,' he told a press conference after opening the Kulai Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Career Carnival, here today. He said this when asked about the odour pollution from the Batu Empat landfill facing residents of Kampung Desa Makmur near Kota Tinggi. Mohd Jafni said the landfill currently receives waste from four local government authorities (PBT), namely the Kulai, Pontian, Kluang and Kota Tinggi districts. Given the situation, he expressed hope that the federal government would allocate additional funds to implement a more systematic and modern waste management system at the site, which he noted is still operating using outdated methods. 'We need a long-term solution and proper budget allocation to improve waste management infrastructure at Batu Empat. This will not only address the odour issue but also improve environmental and public health conditions for surrounding communities,' he said. Last Tuesday, more than 50 residents of Kampung Desa Makmur held a peaceful rally to call for the Batu Empat landfill to be closed. The landfill, which covers an area of ??about 4.2 hectares and is located 300 metres from the village, is alleged to be causing odour pollution and causing discomfort to residents due to the presence of flies. The pollution is also alleged to have affected more than 10 surrounding villages, involving about 5,000 residents. — Bernama
