On 19 May 2023, Northport (Malaysia) Bhd (Northport), a member of MMC Group, was announced as one of the recipients of the British Safety Council’s prestigious 2023 International Safety Awards during the award presentation ceremony held at the Landmark Hotel in London. Northport’s Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, was present to receive the award on behalf of the company from British Safety Council’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, Peter McGettrick.

The British Safety Council is a government-regulated awarding body that complies with a wide range of conditions set by the regulator so that rigor and consistency in the awarding of qualifications is maintained. Its International Safety Awards recognise and celebrate organisations from around the world which have shown a true commitment and dedication to keeping their workers and workplaces healthy and safe. The number of applications for the awards increased significantly from 647 in 2022 to 978 in 2023, reflecting the growing global recognition and esteem associated with winning the British Safety Council’s prestigious International Safety Awards.

Northport’s journey towards HSE excellence began in 2012 with the ‘Transformation’ phase which aimed to promote mindset and behavioural change. In 2016, the focus shifted to ‘Effective Implementation’ to enforce all the actions aligned with HSE goals. In 2019, Northport embarked on ‘Sustenance and Continuous Improvement’ to strengthen the best HSE practices among its stakeholders. Finally, the ‘Business Resilience and Continuity’ phase was enforced in 2020 to seal the company’s commitment towards sustainable business continuity management.

“Our commitment to Health, Safety and Environment (“HSE”) is a top priority for Northport. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as our business partners and stakeholders. We take great pride in leading the way in promoting the wellbeing of our stakeholders, and we will continue to uphold the highest standards of safety on our journey towards HSE excellence,” said Dato’ Azman.