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A Japanese retail operator has acknowledged ordering two employees back into an Aeon shopping mall in Kumamoto after a major earthquake to retrieve daily sales cash, a decision that proved fatal when an explosion struck moments later.
A fast-food outlet cook has been charged in Kelantan with multiple counts of sexual assault involving a 17-year-old colleague. The case highlights workplace safety concerns in the hospitality sector.
A fast-food kitchen worker has been charged in Pasir Mas Sessions Court with five counts of physical sexual assault against a 17-year-old colleague at a Tumpat restaurant.
Two firefighters have died while tackling a fire that broke out near Bordeaux Airport in southwestern France. The blaze disrupted flight operations, though the airport has since partially resumed services.
An explosion at an unlicensed firecracker factory in Ahmedabad, Gujarat claimed nine lives on Saturday, with six others injured. The factory owner has been arrested.
Melaka's occupational safety authority has documented 277 workplace accidents resulting in disabilities during the opening half of 2026, alongside three fatal incidents. Officials stress the need for continued compliance and employer vigilance.
Johor police have arrested 11 individuals, including a foreign worker's employer, in connection with a fatal head injury case in Johor Bahru. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the worker's death remain ongoing.
Malaysia has introduced mandatory health screenings for vocational drivers renewing licences through the Healthy and Safe Driver Programme (PSS), with the government subsidising most costs to improve road safety.