{
  "id": 18664980,
  "title": "Mardi to tighten safety procedures across Malaysia after worker dies from bee stings, says D-G",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/mardi-to-tighten-safety-procedures-across-malaysia-after-worker-dies-18664980",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T07:17:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/11/07/mardi-to-tighten-safety-procedures-across-malaysia-after-worker-dies-from-bee-stings-says-d-g/242350"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) is set to strengthen its safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enhance safety management for field staff across all its research stations throughout Malaysia, following the tragic death of one of its employees who was fatally stung by bees at the Mardi Kemaman Station in Ayer Putih, near Kuala Lumpur, last month. Mardi's Director-General, Dr Sanimah Simoh, announced the decision in a statement, emphasizing that the measures would be implemented nationwide to prioritize occupational safety and health, thereby minimizing the risk of future accidents. Dr Simoh mentioned that the decision was made during a senior management meeting, and several follow-up measures have been planned to strengthen compliance with existing safety SOPs. She stressed that the management takes staff safety seriously, particularly for those working in the field, and stated that regular meetings on occupational safety and health will be held to ensure continuous monitoring and ongoing improvements. Additionally, the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) is scheduled to conduct a thorough safety audit at the Mardi Kemaman farm in the near future. Dr Simoh instructed the management of Terengganu Mardi to take precautionary measures to ensure the area is ready for the audit. She urged all Mardi staff, especially those performing field duties, to remain vigilant and strictly adhere to the prescribed procedures and work instructions. The incident occurred on October 24 when Hafizul Mat Nor, a 40-year-old general worker at the Mardi Kemaman Station, died after being stung by bees while collecting honey at the farm.",
  "summary": "CHUKAI, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) will tighten its safety stan...",
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}