![Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71678188101_VSivakumar.jpg)
Employers, industry players urged to get Safety Passports - Sivakumar
This Safety Passport can help reduce the rate of accidents in workplaces, including construction sites, Sivakumar said.
Tue Mar 07 2023
![Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71637574472_NewDelhi.jpg)
Delhi lifts ban on construction as air quality improves marginally
The authorities would monitor construction sites to ensure that builders follow dust-control measures set out by the government.
Mon Nov 22 2021
![Melbourne construction sites shut down after anti-vaccine mandate protest Melbourne construction sites shut down after anti-vaccine mandate protest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632189346_ProtestMelbourne.jpg)
Melbourne construction sites shut down after anti-vaccine mandate protest
An anti-vaccine mandate protest turned violent after Victoria govt required all construction workers to have at least one dose by Friday.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71614775306_pembinaanruntuhban.jpg)
Stiffer penalty needed for workplace safety offences
Many construction site deaths have been due to defiance of worksite safety regulations.
Tue Aug 17 2021
![PPN: 49 more premises including factories ordered to close yesterday PPN: 49 more premises including factories ordered to close yesterday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61625053277_IsmailSabriberama.jpg)
PPN: 49 more premises including factories ordered to close yesterday
A total of 49 premises involving factories, businesses and construction sites were ordered to close yesterday for breaching the SOP to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Jul 24 2021
![1,142 construction sites in operation since June 1, 209 violate SOP - Fadillah 1,142 construction sites in operation since June 1, 209 violate SOP - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615461503_FadillahPBB.jpg)
1,142 construction sites in operation since June 1, 209 violate SOP - Fadillah
A total of 933 of the 1,142 construction sites that are in operation nationwide since the implementation of movement control under the PPN last June 1 complied with the stipulated SOPs.
Fri Jul 23 2021
![PPN: 67 premises, including factories, closed for violating SOPs - DPM PPN: 67 premises, including factories, closed for violating SOPs - DPM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51624970263_IsmailSabriberama.jpg)
PPN: 67 premises, including factories, closed for violating SOPs - DPM
Another 67 premises, including factories, business premises and construction sites were ordered to close yesterday for failing to comply with SOPs.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![188 construction sites ordered to close for SOP violations 188 construction sites ordered to close for SOP violations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/71612782882_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
188 construction sites ordered to close for SOP violations
A total of 188 of the 810 construction sites operating nationwide after the total lockdown was enforced on June 1 were ordered to close for breaching the standard operating procedure (SOP).
Tue Jul 06 2021
![150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry 150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620060671_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
150 construction sites ordered to close since June 1 for SOP non-compliance - Works Ministry
A total of 150 construction sites nationwide have been ordered to close since June 1 for failing to comply with the stipulated standard operating procedure (SOP) of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 3.
Mon Jun 21 2021
![30 mobile vaccination trucks to be activated in Kuala Lumpur 30 mobile vaccination trucks to be activated in Kuala Lumpur](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/51622455062_TBVaskin.jpg)
30 mobile vaccination trucks to be activated in Kuala Lumpur
30 mobile vaccination trucks will be activated in PPR areas and construction sites in the federal capital to speed up the process of administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Mon May 31 2021
![CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620060671_CIDBLOGO.jpg)
CIDB to enhance monitoring, enforcement of SOP at construction sites
It is compulsory for local workers and foreign workers to undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu May 27 2021
![Shah Alam police expanding monitoring over factory and construction sites, public transport Shah Alam police expanding monitoring over factory and construction sites, public transport](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41621932613_rogolbayi.jpg)
Shah Alam police expanding monitoring over factory and construction sites, public transport
Following the tightening of SOP under the MCO 3.0 effective today, Shah Alam police are expanding monitoring over factory areas, construction sites and public transportation.
Tue May 25 2021
![Workers at construction sites limited to 60 pct capacity - Fadillah Workers at construction sites limited to 60 pct capacity - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/41619771208_TBFADILLAHTOL.jpg)
Workers at construction sites limited to 60 pct capacity - Fadillah
The capacity of workers at construction sites is limited to 60 per cent while operating hours are subject to directives from local authorities.
Mon May 24 2021
![High-risk projects are constantly monitored - DOSH High-risk projects are constantly monitored - DOSH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616661010_jalantutup.jpg)
High-risk projects are constantly monitored - DOSH
The numerous reports on accidents at construction sites of late indicate the need for stricter enforcement of compliance with SOP.
Sat Mar 27 2021
![CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/51455588403_Migrantworkers.jpg)
CIDB allocates RM7 mln to speed up COVID-19 screening for foreign workers
COVID-19 screening is crucial for foreign workers to reduce the risk of viral infection at construction sites.
Mon Mar 01 2021