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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
