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New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- New Straits Times
DOSH still investigating fatal rack collapse at Kuala Langat glove factory
TAIPING: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is still investigating the collapse of a 17-storey storage rack at a factory in Kuala Langat yesterday, which resulted in the death of a foreign worker and injuries to five others. Its director-general, Mohd Hatta Zakaria, said DOSH Selangor had visited the scene to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. "We are still investigating the case and if any breaches are found under the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, legal action will be taken. "Employers may face a maximum fine of RM500,000 or imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both," he said after officiating the 2025 National-Level Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Week Celebration and the Road to 150 Years of OSH celebration here today. In yesterday's incident, the Bangladeshi worker was reported to have died after being crushed by the collapse of the storage rack at a glove factory on Jalan Kawasan Perindustrian Olak Lempit. The victim was extricated from the pile of goods by rescue personnel and pronounced dead at the scene. In a separate development, he said that a total of 10 fatal cases had been reported in Perak during the first six months of this year, six of which involved workers in the construction sector. In addition, he said several other cases were reported in Perak, including four cases of permanent disability, 510 cases without permanent disability, 12 cases of dangerous incidents, and 376 cases of occupational disease. "DOSH Perak also recorded 50 complaints related to OSH issues," he said.
The Star
16-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Over 4,400 workplace accidents reported nationwide from January to May
TAIPING: A total of 4,409 workplace accident cases were reported nationwide between January and May this year, said Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director-general Mohd Hatta Zakaria. The manufacturing sector recorded the highest number of cases with 2,320, followed by agriculture, forestry and fisheries (510), finance, insurance and real estate (481), transport, storage and communications (280), hotels and restaurants (219), utilities (181), public services (177), construction (64), and mining (23). "Of the total, 94 were fatal accidents,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Occupational Safety and Health Week and national level Road to 150 Years of OSH 2025 celebration here Wednesday (July 16). Mohd Hatta said Selangor recorded the highest number of workplace accident cases with 975, followed by Johor (810), Perak (422), Penang (377), Pahang (255), Negri Sembilan (247), the Federal Territories and Putrajaya (247), Sarawak (242), Sabah (206), Kedah (205), Melaka (204), Kelantan (112), Terengganu (88), Labuan (13), and Perlis (6). Meanwhile, over 200 participants joined the OSH Week 2025 programme, aimed at fostering a safe work culture and raising awareness on workplace safety. Themed Revolutionising Occupational Safety and Health: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitalisation at the Workplace, the event was organised in collaboration with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health and the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO). "This theme reflects the evolving modern workplace, increasingly driven by technologies such as automation, smart equipment, real-time monitoring, data analytics and algorithm-based systems,' he said. He added that the department is targeting 350,000 sign-ups for the OSH Integrity Pledge, an initiative to strengthen a culture of safety and health while promoting ongoing commitment to compliance across all levels. - Bernama
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Workplace accidents in Malaysia hit 4,409 cases from Jan to May 2024
TAIPING: A total of 4,409 workplace accidents were recorded across Malaysia from January to May this year, according to the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). Director-General Mohd Hatta Zakaria revealed the figures during the Occupational Safety and Health Week and national-level Road to 150 Years of OSH 2025 celebration. The manufacturing sector accounted for the highest number of incidents with 2,320 cases. Other sectors included agriculture, forestry, and fisheries (510), finance, insurance, and real estate (481), transport, storage, and communications (280), and hotels and restaurants (219). Tragically, 94 of these accidents were fatal. Selangor reported the most cases at 975, followed by Johor (810) and Perak (422). Other states with significant numbers included Penang (377), Pahang (255), and Negeri Sembilan (247). Meanwhile, Perlis recorded the lowest at just six cases. Over 200 participants attended the OSH Week 2025 programme, which emphasised the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation in workplace safety. The event, themed *Revolutionising Occupational Safety and Health: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digitalisation at the Workplace*, was organised alongside the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health and PERKESO. Mohd Hatta highlighted the importance of modern technologies such as automation, real-time monitoring, and data analytics in improving workplace safety. DOSH also aims to secure 350,000 sign-ups for its OSH Integrity Pledge, reinforcing a culture of safety and compliance nationwide. - Bernama
Barnama
16-07-2025
- Business
- Barnama
DOSH Logs 4,409 Workplace Accidents From January To May
TAIPING, July 16 (Bernama) - - A total of 4,409 workplace accident cases were reported nationwide between January and May this year, said Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director-general Mohd Hatta Zakaria. The manufacturing sector recorded the highest number of cases with 2,320, followed by agriculture, forestry and fisheries (510), finance, insurance and real estate (481), transport, storage and communications (280), hotels and restaurants (219), utilities (181), public services (177), construction (64), and mining (23). 'Of the total, 94 were fatal accidents,' he said at a press conference after officiating the Occupational Safety and Health Week and national level Road to 150 Years of OSH 2025 celebration here today.
