Caring for Carers: Addressing Workplace Violence Against Nurses in Malaysia Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -

Caring for Carers: Addressing Workplace Violence Against Nurses in Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 2026 (IPS) - Nurses are often called the backbone of the health system. We praise their compassion, commitment and resilience. On Nurses’ Day we thank them. During emergencies and crises, we call them heroes. But there is a harder question Malaysia, like most countries around the world, needs to ask more seriously: what happens when the people who care for everyone else are not safe, supported or respected at work? This question is not only about patient safety. It is first about nurses’ own rights, dignity and wellbeing. A safe and healthy working environment is recognised by the ILO as a fundamental principle and right at work. https://www.ipsnews.net/2026/10/caring-for-carers-addressing-workplace-violence-against-nurses-in-malaysia/?utm_source=email_marketing&utm_admin=146128&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=How_to_Protect_Coastal_Communities_From_TideRelated_Loss_and_Damage_in_Bangladesh_For_Pakistan_Risin Copyright © 2026 IPS-Inter Press Service. All rights reserved. -