KUALA LUMPUR: The Star has bagged an award at the 2025 Occupational Safety and Health Awards here on Thursday (Oct 29).
Senior journalist Charles Ramendran (pic) won the award for "Reporter (Individual Catagory)" for his package of stories "The hazards in industrial gases" and "Noise leaves lasting damage."
Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan officiated the awards ceremony. Also in attended were Occupational Safety and Health Department director-general Hazlina Yon and The Star News Editor Farik Zolkepli
Charles said winning the award was a huge honour and that he hoped that the stories shone a light on the issues that could affect the average worker.
"It was a huge honour. I hope our stories helped improve workplace safety," he said.
In a statement, the Human Resources Ministry said that a total of 35 recipients were honoured during the event.
"The event, jointly organised by the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH) and the Occupational Safety and Health Department, recognises individuals and organisations at the national level for their commitment and outstanding achievements in implementing occupational safety and health management systems in the workplace.
"The ceremony was officiated by Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan, who emphasised the importance of making safety part of workplace culture and a strategic investment in building a healthy, productive and resilient workforce.
"The government remains committed to strengthening the country's occupational safety and health system through the National Occupational Safety and Health Master Plan 2026-2030 (OSHMP30), which carries the theme "Building a Resilient and Inclusive OSH Environment for the Future Workforce", with an emphasis on sustainability and resilience.
"The responsibility of creating safe and healthy workplaces does not rest solely with management, but also requires the active participation of the entire workforce," it said.
