Worker dies after becoming trapped in Bentong paper mill machinery

The fatal incident occurred at a paper mill in Bentong, with authorities identifying the deceased as Saifulnizam Miskam. According to Bentong police, Miskam was performing scheduled maintenance work when he became trapped in the mill's machinery.

Police said the worker lost consciousness as a result of the entrapment. Emergency responders attended the scene, though Miskam was pronounced dead at the location.

The incident highlights ongoing workplace safety concerns within Malaysia's manufacturing sector. The Bentong police have commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident and whether proper safety protocols were observed at the time of the incident.

Factory machinery accidents remain a significant occupational hazard in Malaysia's industrial operations. Authorities typically examine incident sites to determine contributing factors and whether workplace safety regulations were breached.