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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 6 October 2018.

SHENA is the national authority responsible for regulating workplace safety and health, environment, and radiation matters. The laws under SHENA’s purview include the Workplace Safety and Health Act, Chapter 277, and the Radiation Protection Act, Chapter 228. SHENA also continues to support other relevant agencies in the enforcement of legislation under their respective jurisdictions.

SHENA’s inspectors are legally empowered to enforce and regulate workplace safety and health, environment, and radiation laws on behalf of the Authority.

SHENA's functional structure is divided into three areas: