Escaped kangaroo captured after punching Canadian officer
The kangaroo struck a punch to the face of the police officer who brought her run to an end.
Tue Dec 05 2023
Handling bosses who smoke in the office
HR department should be the employees' first stop in trying to address health and safety issues at the workplace, experts say.
Wed Jun 29 2022
OSHMP25 to drive safe and healthy work culture - PM
Ismail Sabri today launched the OSHMP25 which outlined various strategic core values to drive the formation of a Safe and Healthy Work Culture and to raise the Malaysian Well-being index (MyWI).
Wed Oct 13 2021
COVID: Action can be taken against workers refusing to get vaccine jabs - Saravanan
Workers who refuse to get their COVID-19 vaccine jabs can face action under the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 1994 for causing an unsafe environment at the workplace.
Fri Sep 03 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
DOSH to investigate potential OSH violations in SUKE incident
DOSH issued a stop-work order for all activities in the area to facilitate investigation.
Tue Mar 23 2021
What's the best type of mask for COVID-19 protection? Scientists investigate
Scientists found that certain nylon masks, when worn properly could be up to 79 pct effective at blocking particles that could carry the virus.
Thu Dec 17 2020
Bill to amend OSH Act tabled for first reading
Amendments to the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 1994 which aims at extending the application of the law to all workplaces, has been tabled for first reading in the Dewan Rakyat.
Mon Nov 02 2020
DOSH issues stop-work order at parapet crash site
The order was to allow a comprehensive investigation to be conducted by DOSH on the cause of the incident.
Sun Sep 20 2020
Tobacco Harm Reduction Can Technology Help Smokers Quit?
Tobacco Harm Reduction is a strategy to reduce the harm and risks to smokers and the wider society with an ultimate goal to eliminate smoking and tobacco use. However is this strategy realistic?
Thu Sep 12 2019
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
OSHA urges transgender bathroom access
The US government is strongly urging employers to give transgender employees access to bathrooms that correspond to their gender identity.
Fri Jun 12 2015
Create awareness on Safety and Health in schools - NIOSH
Government urged to introduce OSH awareness in schools due to recent accidents involving teachers, students and staff.
Tue Nov 05 2013
Typhoon weakens off Japanese coast
Typhoon Francisco weakened Saturday and veered away from Japan's Pacific coast after forcing more than 1,000 people to take shelter.
Sat Oct 26 2013
Japan typhoon death toll rises to 29
The death toll from a typhoon that triggered massive landslides on a Japanese island rose to 29 on Saturday, as officials advised residents to take shelter in anticipation of more heavy rain.
Sat Oct 19 2013
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024