PETALING JAYA: An increase in industrial and commuting accident cases were recorded last year, underscoring the need for stronger preventive measures. “Upon closer examination, industrial accidents increased by 1.4%, while commuting accidents were up by 13%. Despite the nationwide increase, Khairul Firdaus said 83% of employers under Op Cegah 2025 recorded a reduction in industrial and commuting accident cases compared with the previous year. He said a total of 7,833 emplo­yers participated in the programme, with accident cases among participating employers declining by 33.6% for industrial and 16.7% for commuting accidents respectively. “Such success demonstrates that the programme has deli­vered a clear and tangible positive impact in efforts to reduce both industrial and commuting accidents,” he said.

Source: The Star February 06, 2026 00:16 UTC