MELAKA: A total of 277 workplace accidents resulting in permanent or temporary disabilities were recorded across various sectors in Melaka in the first six months of this year.
State Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) director Ramesh Zakir Shamsul said three workplace fatalities – two in the construction sector and one in the manufacturing sector – were also recorded during the same period.
“So far, workplace accident cases remain relatively under control, but DOSH is always monitoring the operations of industries or companies to ensure employers and employees comply with stipulated occupational safety and health procedures.
“Employers are responsible for reporting every workplace accident, and detailed investigations will be conducted under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514),” he said, Bernama reported.
He was attending the Melaka Historic City Council 2026 Occupational Safety and Health Week celebration, which was officiated by state deputy senior executive councillor for housing, local government, drainage, climate change and disaster management Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin.
Ramesh Zakir said Melaka DOSH remains committed to collaborating with various parties, through the organisation’s various programmes on occupational safety and health.
