
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

Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally
The authorities would monitor construction sites to ensure that builders follow dust-control measures set out by the government.
Mon Nov 22 2021

Melbourne construction sites shut down after anti-vaccine mandate protest
An anti-vaccine mandate protest turned violent after Victoria govt required all construction workers to have at least one dose by Friday.
Tue Sep 21 2021

Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences
Many construction site deaths have been due to defiance of worksite safety regulations.
Tue Aug 17 2021

PPN: 49 more premises including factories ordered to close yesterday
A total of 49 premises involving factories, businesses and construction sites were ordered to close yesterday for breaching the SOP to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jul 24 2021

1,142 construction sites in operation since June 1, 209 violate SOP - Fadillah
A total of 933 of the 1,142 construction sites that are in operation nationwide since the implementation of movement control under the PPN last June 1 complied with the stipulated SOPs.
Fri Jul 23 2021

PPN: 67 premises, including factories, closed for violating SOPs - DPM
Another 67 premises, including factories, business premises and construction sites were ordered to close yesterday for failing to comply with SOPs.
Tue Jul 13 2021

188 construction sites ordered to close for SOP violations
A total of 188 of the 810 construction sites operating nationwide after the total lockdown was enforced on June 1 were ordered to close for breaching the standard operating procedure (SOP).
Tue Jul 06 2021

150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry
A total of 150 construction sites nationwide have been ordered to close since June 1 for failing to comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.
Mon Jun 21 2021

30 mobile vaccination trucks to be activated in Kuala Lumpur
30 mobile vaccination trucks will be activated in PPR areas and construction sites in the federal capital to speed up the process of administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon May 31 2021

CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites
It is compulsory for local workers and foreign workers to undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu May 27 2021

Shah Alam police expanding monitoring over factory and construction sites, public transport
Following the tightening of SOP under the MCO 3.0 effective today, Shah Alam police are expanding monitoring over factory areas, construction sites and public transportation.
Tue May 25 2021

Workers at construction sites limited to 60 pct capacity - Fadillah
The capacity of workers at construction sites is limited to 60 per cent while operating hours are subject to directives from local authorities.
Mon May 24 2021

High-risk projects are constantly monitored - DOSH
The numerous reports on accidents at construction sites of late indicate the need for stricter enforcement of compliance with SOP.
Sat Mar 27 2021

CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
COVID-19 screening is crucial for foreign workers to reduce the risk of viral infection at construction sites.
Mon Mar 01 2021

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025