12/08/2026
We were honoured to welcome Mr Abu Bakar, Chairman of the Workplace Safety and Health Council, as the Guest of Honour at the *Higher Education & Research Forum 2026*, organised by the Higher Education & Research Workgroup and Departmenr of Built Environment, ITE College West, supported by the Workplace Safety & Health Council.
With this year’s theme, “Redefining Workplace Safety in the Age of AI,” the forum brought together industry professionals, educators, and students to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming workplace safety and health practices.
A heartfelt thank you to our Guest of Honour, distinguished speakers - Dr Melvyn Zhang, LTC Chen Yong Kai, Dr Paul Cheak — and participants for making the forum a meaningful platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation. Together, we continue to shape safer, smarter and more resilient workplaces.