Cyberjaya: Cyberview Sdn Bhd (Cyberview) reaffirmed its commitment to promoting holistic workplace wellbeing through the organisation of World Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Day X Cyberjaya Healthcare AI and Innovation Network (CHAIN) 2026, held in conjunction with World OSH Day observed annually in April.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the event, held at RekaScape, carried the theme 'From Healthy Minds to Thriving Workplaces', underscoring the growing importance of mental wellbeing as a crucial component of occupational health and safety in today's evolving work environment. Cyberview's chief executive officer, Kamarul Ariffin Abd Samad, emphasized that leadership should prioritize employee wellbeing alongside organizational performance and results, stating, "Leadership is not only about driving performance or delivering results. It begins with asking a more important question: Are our people okay? Because without wellbeing, nothing else is sustainable."
Kamarul highlighted that mental health challenges such as stress, burnout, and anxiety should be treated with the same urgency as physical workplace safety. He also emphasized that technology should complement, rather than replace, human care and empathy in healthcare transformation efforts. "Through CHAIN, Cyberview continues to serve as a catalyst for collaboration among organizations, healthcare providers, innovators, and the wider community to embed wellbeing into workplace culture," he remarked.
Meanwhile, National Centre of Excellence of Mental Health (NCEMH) Cyberjaya psychology officer (counselling) Nurul Husna Abdul Rahim, cited World Health Organisation data from 2024, estimating that depression and anxiety contribute to the loss of more than 12 billion working days globally each year, leading to nearly RM4 trillion in lost productivity. She also pointed to findings from the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, which estimated that one million Malaysians aged 16 and above were experiencing depression, double the figure recorded in 2019.
Nurul Husna stated, "Mental health challenges did not begin with the pandemic, but COVID-19 brought them to the surface, often in isolation and without adequate support. If these trends continue unchecked, the impact on individuals, workplaces, and productivity will only intensify." She further emphasized that sustained awareness, early intervention, and collaborative platforms such as OSH Day X CHAIN are essential to reducing stigma and fostering healthier psychosocial work environments.
The full-day programme featured a panel discussion titled 'Good Psychosocial Work Environments for Thriving Workers', which explored ways organizations can better support employees in navigating workplace challenges. The programme brought together healthcare innovators, university students, and community members to encourage dialogue on occupational safety, health, and mental wellbeing. The event also featured 10 exhibitors comprising healthcare start-ups, wellness providers, and technology companies, reflecting Cyberview's emphasis on collaboration and innovation in building sustainable wellbeing ecosystems.