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BANGI – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is intensifying efforts to combat corruption, governance weaknesses, and abuse of power within the country’s construction sector. MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki highlighted the sector’s vulnerability to corruption, particularly in road and building projects, as well as escalating government contract costs. He stated that MACC is now focusing on government contracts awarded to construction companies at both state and federal levels. “There are significant leakages in the construction sector,” he told reporters at the 3rd National Level Governance, Integrity, and Anti-Corruption Research Conference 2024. To address these concerns, the Special Cabinet Committee on National Governance (JKKTN) has endorsed a proposal requiring all G7-grade companies to obtain MS ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System (ABMS) certification. Companies failing to comply may be disqualified from participating in tenders under the Finance Ministry. Additionally, companies with this certification will be prioritized for work procurement valued at RM100 million and above for the first two years. This initiative aligns with the corporate liability principle under Section 17A of the MACC Act 2009. In his speech, Azam cited a report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), warning that without effective anti-corruption measures, the construction sector could contribute to global financial losses amounting to US$5 trillion annually by 2030. RICS is a global professional body that establishes standards and quality benchmarks for real estate, infrastructure, and construction.

CYBERJAYA: The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 is set to be enforced starting June 1, aiming to enhance workplace safety and health standards nationwide, announced Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong. Sim stated that he had signed the gazette to expedite the act’s implementation, which had been delayed for nearly two years. “Within my first 100 days in office, I have signed the gazette to bring the amended act into effect,” he said during the World Day for Safety and Health celebration. Initially passed by Parliament on March 16, 2022, the amended act requires employers to conduct workplace risk assessments and appoint a health and safety coordinator. “Companies with at least five employees must designate a coordinator. This enforcement is highly anticipated by occupational safety and health practitioners. The introduction of trained coordinators is expected to create a safer work environment,” he explained. Additionally, Sim highlighted that 13,000 workers nationwide will undergo the Occupational Mental Health First Aid training programme this year. Since its launch in February, 4,000 workers have already completed the training, reflecting strong participation. “This initiative aims to reinforce workplace safety and health practices, with mental health being a key focus of the ministry,” he added. During the event, 2,500 occupational safety and health practitioners took an integrity pledge, setting a new record in the Malaysian Book of Records for ‘The Largest Integrity Pledge by OSH Practitioners in Malaysia.’ – Source BERNAMA

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KUALA LUMPUR: Analysts opined that the government’s allocation of RM2 billion as a seed fund for the National Energy Transition Facility is a good start to transform Malaysia into a regional leader in the energy transition and renewable energy (RE) industry. Resources: Link to Article

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“The victim had parked his vehicle next to the container to purchase food from a nearby restaurant” KLANG – A container without a top overturned and crushed a man and his vehicle in Jalan Dato Yusof Shahbudin, Taman Sentosa here yesterday. South Klang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Cha Hoong Fong said medical officers pronounced the victim, a 52-year-old man, dead at the scene. He said the container was placed at the side of the road for loading reasons. The victim had parked his vehicle next to the container to purchase food from a nearby restaurant. “Investigations found the victim saw the container was slanted before acting to move his vehicle towards a different area. “However, he could not do so when the container had overturned, crushing the victim and his vehicle,” he said in a statement today. Cha said the condition of the ground, which was sloped and sinking, was reportedly the cause of the container’s failure in stability. “The victim’s body was brought to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR), Klang, for an autopsy and the case was classified as a sudden death report,” he said.