Car wash owner held in assault case against foreign worker
Police have arrested four individuals, including a car wash proprietor, following an assault on a foreign worker at a Taman Kiara car wash facility in Kuala Selangor on Wednesday.
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Amazon pledges action against Indian delivery partner following fatal warehouse fire investigation
Amazon has committed to taking action against a third-party delivery partner in India once police investigations conclude into a warehouse fire that killed two workers in June. The company is also conducting an internal inquiry.
PERKESO Distributes RM3.5 Million in Benefits to Kelantan Workers in First Half of 2024
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation has distributed approximately RM3.5 million in various benefits to workers and dependants across Kelantan during the first half of 2024, primarily through workplace accident compensation schemes.
Man arrested for assaulting food delivery worker in Kelana Jaya incident
Authorities in Petaling Jaya have detained a suspect following a violent altercation with a food delivery courier in Kelana Jaya. The arrest highlights ongoing security challenges facing gig workers across Malaysia.
Four deaths in Indonesian military training for rural cooperative managers prompt safety review
Four deaths during mandatory military training for managers of President Prabowo's rural cooperatives programme have triggered demands for immediate review. Civil society and lawmakers are questioning the militarisation of civilian affairs.
DOSH Probes Fatal Water Tank Cleaning Incident at Sungai Buloh Site
Malaysia's occupational safety authority is investigating a fatal accident involving an industrial trainee at a water tank cleaning operation in Sungai Buloh on June 16, with authorities warning employers about confined space protocols.
Hong Kong dancer awarded RM3.32mil after stage accident left him permanently paralysed
A Hong Kong dancer has received HK$6.29 million in damages after suffering catastrophic injuries when a giant LED screen fell on him during a Mirror boy band concert in 2022, leaving him permanently paralysed from the neck down.
Two workers killed in scaffolding collapse at Thailand's Chiang Rai rail tunnel site
A fatal scaffolding collapse at Thailand's Doi Luang railway tunnel in Chiang Rai has killed two workers and injured seven others. The incident occurred during waterproofing installation work on the Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong railway line.
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Perak Gardener Charged with Murder in Kampung Gajah Roadside Killing
A gardener from Perak has been charged with murder following the roadside death of a contract worker in Kampung Gajah. The case highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety and violent crime in Malaysia's industrial regions.
Young Soldier's Dream of Military Legacy Ends in Grenade Exercise Tragedy
Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, died during a grenade exercise at Hobart Camp in Kedah yesterday. The accomplished recruit, who had won academic honours, was following her retired soldier father's footsteps in the Malaysian Army.
PERKESO Claims Set to Surge as New Social Protection Schemes Roll Out
Malaysia's Social Security Organisation expects annual claims to rise by up to 200 per cent as new protection schemes launch. The newly opened Sultan Nazrin Shah PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre, Southeast Asia's largest, will play a crucial role in managing the anticipated surge.
Hanwha Aerospace Halts Daejeon Operations After Fatal Factory Explosion
South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace has partially suspended production at its Daejeon plant following a deadly explosion that claimed five lives. Labour authorities ordered the halt under workplace safety regulations.
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Penang DOSH halts work at site after fatal wall collapse
The Penang Department of Occupational Safety and Health has suspended all operations at a Bukit Mertajam construction site after a wall collapsed, killing an Indonesian worker. An investigation is underway.