Inaugural occupational safety and health conference kicks off in Miri
MIRI: The inaugural Sarawak Occupational Safety and Health Conference (SOSH) was declared open today, aimed to continue strengthening awareness and the importance of occupational health and safety among employers and employees. Nine speakers will present papers over the two days while a total of 15 booths have been set up to provide updates and information […]
MP backs heavier penalty for occupational safety offenders
KUCHING: Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong has backed the motion to increase fines and jail sentences to offenders under the Occupational Safety and Health Act. “This clearly shows that the government is serious in ensuring every workplace in the country is safe,” he said in his debate speech on the motion today (Oct […]
World OSH Day commemorated
KUCHING: The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) celebrated the World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day at Dewan Rafflesia, Niosh Bandar Baru Bangi. World OSH Day, which takes place every April 28, commemorates those who died from industrial accidents and illnesses while stressing the importance of occupational safety and health. “This year’s […]
Scaled-down state-level National Day celebration
KUCHING:To ensure the health and safety of all during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, no large-scale gatherings, public concerts, parades, or processions will be held in conjunction with the state-level National Day celebration in Simanggang this year. State Secretary Datuk Amar Jaul Samion pointed out that in past years, National Day was usually celebrated on a […]
Health and safety first, business second
KUCHING: Food and beverage outlets and other non-essential services in the city have felt the effects of the government’s two-week movement control order to curb the spread of the Covid-19 virus. However, they understand that this is for the safety of everyone as health and safety come first, business is secondary. Checks by New Sarawak […]
