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The Safety, Health and Environment National Authority (SHENA) was established following the enactment of the Safety, Health and Environment National Authority Act, Chapter 227 which was signed by His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan on the 6 October 2018.

SHENA is the national Authority responsible for regulating the workplace safety and health, environment and radiation matters. The Orders that are under the purview of SHENA include the Workplace Safety and Health Order, 2009 (WSHO, 2009) and the Radiation Protection Act, Chapter 228. SHENA continues to support other relevant agencies in the enforcement of legislation under their jurisdiction and purview.

SHENA's Inspectors have specific legal powers to enforce and regulate workplace safety and health, environment and radiation laws on behalf of SHENA.