Malaysia’s Ministry of Human Resources has announced a nationwide initiative to equip 10,000 workers with essential emergency aid skills. The training will target high-risk sectors such as manufacturing and critical industries. The objective is to make workplace safe and reduce the risk of fatalities and long-term injuries.
The programme is being rolled out in collaboration with the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (PBSMM) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). It will be delivered through the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH).
This is part of an endeavour to foster a culture of safety among employers and employees, ensuring better preparedness during accidents and emergencies. The initiative aligns with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), reinforcing the government’s commitment to compliance and proactive risk management in the workplace.
Training will focus on teaching workers how to provide basic assistance in case of an emergency before professional medical help arrives. It will teach workers essential skills such as CPR, how to manage wounds, and handle trauma situations. In addition to technical knowledge, the training will equip workers with the confidence required to handle emergencies.
This will be a step toward building safer workplaces across the country. By prioritising preventive action and teaching the workforce life-saving skills, the government hopes to reduce workplace-related mortality and disability rates.
Clearly, the authorities consider safety as a shared responsibility and an integral part of Malaysia’s professional spaces.
