Flushing out toxic workplaces

Ever present problem: Studies across various industries in 2013 and 2019 both found that at least a quarter of respondents admitted to being victims of workplace bullying. Photo for illustrative purposes. — SIA HONG KIAU/The Star

PETALING JAYA: About 15,000 ‘Occupational Mental Health First Aiders’ are being trained nationwide as Malaysia outlined rigorous measures to improve mental health management and ensure employees are not subject to a toxic environment at work.

“Our goal is to have at least one Occupational Mental Health First Aider in every office, to foster a better mental health environment in workplaces,” Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said.