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Malaysia's anti-drug agency and aviation group have formalised cooperation to tackle substance abuse among airline staff, implementing workplace prevention initiatives to ensure flight safety.
Malaysia's Health Ministry plans to finalise a comprehensive workplace mental health policy by September or October following stakeholder consultations, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad announced.
Melaka has documented 277 workplace accidents causing permanent and temporary injuries during the first six months of 2026, alongside three fatal incidents. Authorities emphasise continued monitoring and compliance with occupational safety standards.
Penang's Department of Occupational Safety and Health is investigating the death of a Bangladeshi worker who fell from a high-rise construction site in Bayan Mutiara. The victim plummeted from the 34th floor and was discovered on a Level 9 canopy.