CHUKAI, Nov 7 — The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Mardi) will tighten its safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) and improve safety management for field staff following the death of one of its employees after being stung by bees at the Mardi Kemaman Station in Ayer Putih, near here, last month.

Mardi director-general Dr Sanimah Simoh said the measures would be implemented at all Mardi research stations nationwide to ensure that occupational safety and health remained a priority and to minimise the risk of accidents.

She said the matter had been discussed at the Mardi senior management meeting, with several follow-up measures planned to strengthen compliance with existing safety SOPs.