The 25th Coordinating Board Meeting (CBM-25) of the ASEAN-Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) was organized by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower and took place from September 11-13, 2024. The event featured the 11th ASEAN-OSHNET Conference, the 5th ASEAN-OSHNET Awards Ceremony, and a Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Safety through Global Supply Chains. Representatives from ASEAN Member States (AMS), the ASEAN Secretariat, the ASEAN-OSHNET Secretariat, Timor-Leste, and external partners attended the meeting.

This meeting aimed to provide updates on the progress of implementing projects and activities under the ASEAN-OSHNET Work Plan 2021-2025. A key highlight was the approach to ensure that all ASEAN Member States (AMS) have the opportunity to organize the Awards when they host the annual Coordinating Board Meeting (CBM). The meeting also focused on developing the new ASEAN-OSHNET Work Plan for 2026-2030 and presenting national, regional, and international OSH events in the region. Open sessions allowed ASEAN-OSHNET's external partners to share information about their cooperation with ASEAN-OSHNET, including representatives from the International Association of Labour Inspection (IALI), the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Asia Pacific Occupational Safety & Health Organization (APOSHO), the Ministry of Emergency Management of China (MEM), the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan (MHLW), the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), and the International Social Security Association (ISSA).

At the final session, Mrs. Watcharee Makwarn, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare of the Ministry of Labour of Thailand, confirmed the country’s readiness to host CBM-26 and related events in 2025

The award was presented at an event organized by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, which also featured the 11th ASEAN-OSHNET Conference, a Policy Dialogue on Enhancing Safety through Global Supply Chains, and the 25th ASEAN-OSHNET Coordinating Board Meeting.

The ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Awards honor companies across the ASEAN region for their achievements in occupational safety and health. The awards highlight outstanding practices and contributions that support the region’s goal of fostering a skilled and competitive workforce.