KULIM: Work-related accidents in the country are on the rise, Human Resources Minister Datuk Dr Fong Chan Onn said.
Expressing concern over the worrying trend, he said his ministry estimated RM700mil would be paid out in Socso claims to victims of work-related accidents by year end. Of this amount, 25% were for road accidents incurred during the course of work.
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