Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar
This Safety Passport can help reduce the rate of accidents in workplaces, including construction sites, Sivakumar said.
Tue Mar 07 2023
NIOSH asks contractors to review all construction site safety aspects
Mohan said employers should be committed in ensuring the safety and health of their workers, and members of the public who may be at risk.
Tue Mar 23 2021
T. Mohan, Aknan Ethook take oath as senatorss for second term
Rais reminded members of the Senate to understand the aspirations behind their appointment as provided under the Federal Constitution.
Tue Dec 01 2020
NIOSH will organise nationwide safety campaign in all tahfiz schools
NIOSH will organise a nationwide safety campaign to help on the safety awareness in all tahfiz.
Mon Oct 16 2017
Make safety at workplaces people's agenda - Lam Thye
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has called on the public to implement the occupational safety and health (OSH) management system at all places of work, including schoo
Sat Sep 23 2017
NIOSH to join task force on safety at religious residential schools
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is also Home Minister, said the Education Ministry should not be alone in looking into the safety aspects at these schools.
Mon Sep 18 2017
PLUS first to introduce Expressway Operations Safety Passport
The move is part of an initiative to improve and enhance the Occupational Safety and Health practices in the highway industry in general.
Fri Aug 18 2017
Only workers with DOSH recognised competent cert allowed - NIOSH
NIOSH has proposed that only workers possessing competent certificates from training providers registered with the DOSH are allowed to work in confined spaces.
Sat May 27 2017
Audit safety and health of schools that are older than 20 years - NIOSH
An audit should involve the structure of the building and other infrastructure like laboratory, canteen, field and other facilities to avoid any mishaps in the school compound.
Mon Feb 27 2017
Proposals to make cycling safer
Federal and state governments should build a special area and organise more competitions for cycling enthusiasts.
Wed Feb 22 2017
Building owners urged to ensure safety of all escalators - Lee Lam Thye
NIOSH chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said such action would in turn reduce the risks of accidents from happening.
Thu Feb 11 2016
Set up National Water Safety Council, Lee Lam Thye tells government
The government should set up a National Water Safety Council (NWSC) in light of the growing number of drowning cases in the country, said Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
Mon Dec 21 2015
NIOSH hopes Budget 2015 able to promote workplace safety
The government should consider granting tax rebate for imported Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to make them more affordable to employers and made available for use by their employees.
Sat Aug 16 2014
Ensure work places free of Aedes breeding ground - NIOSH
NIOSH has urged employers and workers to ensure that their work environments are free of breeding grounds for the Aedes mosquito.
Thu Jul 17 2014
Proposal to set up dept to deal with mental health problems
NIOSH has urged the Health Ministry to set up a dedicated department to deal with mental health problems in the workplace.
Tue Feb 18 2014
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024