On 16 March 2022, an updated Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 was gazetted. The amendments to the previous OSH Act 1994, are aimed at enhancing the Occupational Safety & Health standards in workplace and providing workers with a safer and healthier working environment and also welfare that is in-line with the global labour standards.
Effective 1 June 2024, this amended Act is enforced by the Department of Occupational Safety & Health (DOSH/JKKP). It is imperative for all Directors/Sole Proprietor/Owners/Top Management/C-Suite Leaders andManagement teams to be aware of the significant changes and liabilities of failing to comply to the requirements of the newly amended Act. The maximum fines have been increase to RM500,000.00 and/or 2 years of imprisonment.
KUALA LUMPUR
Suite B-03-5, Wisma Pantai,
Bangsar Trade Centre,
No. 5 Jalan 4/83A, 59200,
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
PENANG
182F, Jalan Tasek Mutiara 2,
Bandar Tasek Mutiara (Pearl City),
14120, Sg. Ampat,
Penang, MALAYSIA
JOHOR
Level 16, Menara Pelangi,
No 2,Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi,
80400 Johor Bahru,
Johor, MALAYSIA