L-R: Environmental coordinator Jasmin Jill Dumasig, corporate OSH head Emil Estrabo and OSH audit and assurance supervisor Seannekate Amilbahar receive First Balfour’s awards
FIRST Balfour celebrated a major milestone in occupational safety and health (OSH) as well as environmental management after bringing home two citations from the MiSHA Asia Excellence Awards on OSH Principle of Prevention 2025, organized by the Malaysian Industrial Safety and Health Association (MiSHA) in Putrajaya, Malaysia. Marking its first international recognition in OSH and environmental performance, First Balfour received both the MiSHA ASIA Diamond Award on OSH Principle of Prevention 2025 and the MiSHA ASIA Excellence Award on Environmental Management 2025.
MiSHA ASIA Diamond Award on OSH Principle of Prevention 2025 is one of the most highly regarded honors in the MiSHA Asia Excellence Awards. Assessors evaluated the company across several areas, including risk management, control measures, OSH management systems, leadership and compliance, personnel development and evaluation processes. By demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of its OSH programs, First Balfour secured the prestigious Diamond Award.
The MiSHA ASIA Excellence Award on Environmental Management 2025 honors organizations that demonstrate strong environmental stewardship and sustainable operational practices. First Balfour’s recognition underscores its commitment to sustainability and its continuous efforts to improve environmental performance across its operations.
First Balfour representatives at the MiSHA Asia Excellence Awards expressed pride and inspiration at the recognition.
“Our team’s commitment to world-class safety and environmental excellence delivered tangible impact on our people and operations, making this international recognition possible,” said corporate OSH head Emil Estrabo.
OSH audit and assurance supervisor Seannekate Amilbahar added: “It was an experience that motivated us even more to keep raising the bar in OSH and to strive for greater impact, both locally and internationally.” Meanwhile, environmental coordinator Jasmin Jill Dumasig noted: “Being recognized alongside international organizations at MiSHA Malaysia reflects our mission to drive meaningful environmental action toward a decarbonized and regenerative future.”
On these achievements, managing director for construction operations Rey Villar shared: “Congratulations to all of us at First Balfour! This achievement is a testament to how we put the safety and health of our people, and sustainability in our operations, at the very top of our priorities. The award reflects our dedication to protecting our workforce while caring for our planet. Let us continue driving excellence and sharing our best practices with our partners and stakeholders.” Founded in Malaysia, MiSHA is a nongovernmental organization dedicated to advancing OSH by supporting companies and professionals in adopting best practices and improving workplace conditions.
Story By Faith Morales
