Capital Kirana (M) Sdn Bhd — Risk & Safety Insights https://www.capitalkirana.com Expert insights on Occupational Safety, Health, ISMS, Project Risk Management, and CDM from Capital Kirana (M) Sdn Bhd — Malaysia's trusted ROSHE consultancy. en-MY Copyright 2025 Capital Kirana (M) Sdn Bhd admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0800 1440 https://www.capitalkirana.com/logo.png Capital Kirana (M) Sdn Bhd https://www.capitalkirana.com OSHA 1994 Amendment Act 2022 — Complete Guide for Malaysian Employers https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-001-osha-amendment-2022 Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) OSHA The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1648) is now in full force — the most significant overhaul of workplace safety legislation in Malaysia since 1994. Every Malaysian employer, regardless of sector or workforce size, must now comply with the expanded obligations. Key changes include extended scope to all economic sectors, fines up to RM500,000.00, mandatory Safety & Health Officer for companies with 100+ employees, and strengthened NADOPOD reporting requirements. Read the full guide to find out what your organisation must do now. The Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022 (Act A1648) represents the most significant overhaul of workplace safety legislation in Malaysia since OSHA 1994 was first enacted.

Key Changes Under the 2022 Amendment

  • Expanded Scope: Extended to ALL economic sectors including the public sector and domestic workers.
  • Increased Penalties: Fines up to RM500,000.00 for individuals and corporations. Repeat offenders face double the penalty.
  • Mandatory Safety & Health Officer: Required for gazetted industries with 100 or more employees.
  • Strengthened NADOPOD: Stricter incident reporting requirements within gazetted timeframes.
  • Principal Employer Responsibility: Strengthened accountability for contractors and subcontractors on premises.

What Employers Must Do Now

  • Conduct a full OSH compliance audit
  • Review and update HIRARC
  • Ensure Safety & Health Committee is properly constituted
  • Update all SOPs and emergency response plans
  • Verify all safety personnel hold valid qualifications

Contact Capital Kirana at admin@capitalkirana.com for a free consultation.

]]> ISO 31000:2018 in Construction — A Practical Guide for Malaysian Project Teams https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-002-iso-31000-construction Thu, 01 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) PRM How to implement the ISO 31000:2018 risk management framework in real-world Malaysian infrastructure and construction project environments. Covers risk context, identification workshops, qualitative and quantitative assessment, and ongoing monitoring. Why SMEs Can No Longer Afford to Ignore OSH Compliance https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-003-sme-osh-compliance Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) ISMS With the OSHA Amendment now in force, Malaysian SMEs face new obligations. Capital Kirana explains what changed and how to get compliant affordably — without disrupting your operations. CDM Regulations — Duty Holder Obligations Explained https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-004-cdm-duty-holders Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) CDM A clear breakdown of client, designer, and contractor duties under CDM regulations — and how Capital Kirana helps each duty holder meet their legal obligations from pre-design through to project completion. HIRARC for Construction Sites — Step-by-Step Guide for Malaysian Contractors https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-005-hirarc-construction Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) HIRARC Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (HIRARC) is mandatory for Malaysian construction projects. This step-by-step guide explains how to conduct HIRARC properly and in full compliance with OSHA 1994. Building a Safety Culture in Manufacturing — A Practical Roadmap https://www.capitalkirana.com/#blog ck-blog-006-safety-culture-manufacturing Sun, 01 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0800 admin@capitalkirana.com (Capital Kirana) Safety A strong safety culture is the foundation of sustainable OSH compliance. Capital Kirana shares a practical roadmap for manufacturing facilities looking to move beyond paper compliance toward a genuinely interdependent safety culture aligned with ISO 45001:2018.