The Vision Zero Support Programme (VZSP) 2025 this year saw 18 companies participating and being guided closely by an experienced team in strengthening occupational safety and health (OSH) systems.
This is in line with the seven golden rules of Vision Zero.
Several participating small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) successfully achieved all‑green ratings, demonstrating excellence in OSH implementation.
It brought the total number of Vision Zero-aligned companies under the guidance of Pertubuan Ikatan Komuniti Selamat (Ikatan) to 27, combining nine companies in 2024 and the 18 in 2025.
The programme was initiated and sponsored by the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), which expressed strong confidence and satisfaction in Ikatan’s commitment and impactful delivery of the initiative.
The programme was supported by the Department of Occupational Safety and Health.
An appreciation and closing ceremony was held to recognise the achievements of the 2025 participants and presentation of certificates.
Representatives from both the 2024 and 2025 programmes were in attendance to celebrate progress and strengthen their pledge towards safer workplaces.
“Our commitment and dedication make the difference,” said Ikatan chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.
“We are proud to support SMEs in safeguarding their people, preventing injuries and moving towards zero harm.
“We will continue guiding them, ensuring that safety excellence becomes a shared way of life in every organisation.”
PERKESO prevention, medical and rehabilitation head Harun Bakar said the success of the programme, a key collaboration between PERKESO and Ikatan, was built on commitment and robust cross‑sector partnership.
He added that joint efforts involving the government, non-governmental organisations, employers and employees were vital to nurturing a strong safety culture.
At the event, Harun received the full report of the Vision Zero Support Programme 2025 compiled by Ikatan.
The programme empowered SMEs by enhancing compliance with OSH standards and best practices, reducing workplace incidents and related costs, elevating productivity and employee well‑being, and strengthening employer branding and trust.
Lee called on more SMEs to seize the opportunity to transform their OSH culture through Vision Zero, a global movement that believes every workplace accident is preventable.
