Category: Local

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Sultan of Terengganu, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, and the Sultanah of Terengganu, Sultanah Nur Zahirah, have extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in the tragic bus crash along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early yesterday morning. Datuk Pengelola… Continue reading Sultan and Sultanah of Terengganu extend condolences to families of UPSI crash victims

IPOH: Police will apply for a remand order against the driver involved in the fatal bus crash that tragically claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students once he is discharged from the hospital. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 40-year-old man’s blood sample was also collected for toxicology… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Police to remand driver after hospital discharge

KUALA LUMPUR: An administrative building at Sekolah Menengah Sains Alam Shah in Cheras was destroyed in a fire early today. The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Operations Centre, in a statement said it received an emergency call at 4.15am alerting them to the incident “In response, 44 firefighters and officers from the Bandar Tun Razak,… Continue reading Fire destroys administrative building at SM Sains Alam Shah in Cheras

PETALING JAYA: The bus driver involved in a tragic accident that killed 15 university students has spoken publicly about the incident, attributing the crash to sudden mechanical failure. Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifle, 39, told reporters from his hospital bed in Taiping, Perak, that the bus experienced complete brake failure while traveling on the Jeli-Gerik Highway,… Continue reading Bus driver cites brake failure in fatal Gerik highway crash

BALING: The mother of the Perodua Alza driver, Norlian Abd Halim, 58, is grateful and relieved that her son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren were only injured after being involved in an accident that claimed 15 lives in Gerik, Perak, early yesterday morning. According to her, her son, Mohd Lutfi Radzi, 37, returned her call at… Continue reading Mohd Lutfi’s mother relieved his family only suffered injuries in UPSI bus accident

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia risks jeopardising its long-term economic growth if it fails to retain and support more women in the workforce, warns World Bank senior economist Shakira Teh Sharifuddin. With the country facing a demographic crunch, marked by a shrinking working-age population and a rapidly ageing society, Shakira called for urgent action to tap into… Continue reading Call to tap into most ‘underutilised’ assets

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is drafting a policy that includes the mandatory use of speed limiters for heavy vehicles, as part of efforts to enhance road safety. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said the policy is being thoroughly reviewed to ensure there are no loopholes or opportunities for manipulation once implemented. “The government will not relent… Continue reading Mandatory speed limiters for heavy vehicles to improve road safety – Loke

PETALING JAYA: The installation of in-cabin cameras to monitor bus drivers’ behaviour in real time should be made mandatory and safety measures strictly enforced, said Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia traffic and road safety psychologist Prof Dr Rozmi Ismail. The urgent call comes in the wake of the tragic crash at the Gerik–Jeli East–West Highway, which claimed… Continue reading Crash sparks call for tougher bus rules

KUANTAN: A total of 75 houses were damaged following heavy rain and strong winds that struck several areas in Temerloh yesterday evening. According to the Temerloh District Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, the incident occurred around 5pm and affected residents in Taman Sri Kerinau, Kampung Pulau Terap, Taman Pamah Kasih, Taman Pulai Bistari, and Kampung Batu… Continue reading 75 homes affected as storm sweeps through Temerloh

JERTIH: Three more Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in the road crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik, Perak, on Monday were laid to rest early today. The remains of Fatin Nasrien Fadil, 22, were buried at the Kampung Kerandang Cemetery here at 4.10 am. Around 100 people, including family… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Three more victims laid to rest

JERTIH: The remains of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad and Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, who were killed in the crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak, early Monday morning, were laid to rest in their respective hometowns. A light drizzle accompanied the burial of Wan Nur Suhaila Wan Muhammad, 22, at… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Remains of two UPSI students buried in hometowns

IPOH: The MARA Education Foundation (YPM) has disbursed immediate cash assistance of RM1,000 to the next of kin of each Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student involved in the bus crash on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early Monday morning. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the aid aimed to… Continue reading MARA education foundation provides RM1,000 aid to UPSI crash victims’ families

IPOH: Fatin Nasrien Fadli, a 22-year-old Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student, had long dreamed of supporting her family and lifting their future. That hope was cut short when she was among 15 students killed in a fatal bus crash on the East–West Highway near Gerik, Perak, early Monday morning. The chartered bus, which was… Continue reading Gerik Crash: Eldest daughter’s dream to support family ends in fatal UPSI bus crash

KUALA LUMPUR: The Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) has issued a show-cause letter to the bus operator involved in this morning’s crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Transport Minister Anthony Loke said at the same time, the Road… Continue reading Gerik Crash: APAD issues show-cause letter to operator

KUALA LUMPUR: Cable theft involving the signalling and communication systems on three Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad’s (KTMB) northern routes today has caused disruption and train delays of more than 60 minutes for both the Northern Komuter and Electric Train Services (ETS). KTMB in a statement said among the affected locations were the Tapah Road –… Continue reading Cable theft causes disruption, major delays in KTMB train services

KUALA LUMPUR: Early Monday, the nation was shocked by a fatal crash involving a bus carrying 42 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students travelling from Jerteh, Terengganu, to Tanjung Malim, Perak. The accident, which also involved a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik, claimed the lives… Continue reading Chronology of tragic UPSI bus crash that claimed 15 lives

IPOH: The identities of all 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in a horrific crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding in Gerik early this morning have been confirmed. In a statement, UPSI’s Corporate Communications Division said the deceased included Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, from Kampung Air… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: All 15 UPSI students killed in crash identified

BALING: The wife and six-year-old daughter of a Perodua Alza driver involved in a fatal crash with a bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students remain warded at Baling Hospital and are reported to be in stable condition. Kedah Housing, Local Government and Health Committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said the driver, 37-year-old Mohd Lutfi… Continue reading Two injured in Alza-UPSI bus collision in stable condition

KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu State Government will fully bear the funeral costs for the 15 victims of the fatal bus accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. According to State Welfare, Women’s Development, Family, and National Unity Committee Chairman, Maliaman Kassim, the state government will also provide logistical support… Continue reading Terengganu state govt to cover funeral costs for 15 bus accident victims

KUALA TERENGGANU: Jabi assemblyman Datuk Dr Azman Ibrahim has provided immediate aid of RM1,000 to the families of four Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a tragic crash at Kilometre 53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Dr Azman, who is also the State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry,… Continue reading Jabi rep steps in with immediate aid for four families of Gerik crash victims

KUALA LUMPUR: Ensuring safety in all forms of transportation, whether for tourists, students, or the general public, is a fundamental issue that must never be compromised, said Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) president Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Khalid Harun. He said the bus crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)… Continue reading Transport safety is a fundamental priority that must not be compromised – MATA

KUALA LUMPUR: The International Archives Week 2025 celebration is not only a tribute to the service and dedication of archivists, but also a call for the public to connect with the nation’s historical treasures that underpin national identity and unity. Minister of National Unity Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said this year’s theme “Arkib Boleh Diakses,… Continue reading International Archives Week 2025 brings history closer to Malaysians – Aaron

IPOH: Police have received a dashboard camera recording believed to have captured the tragic crash involving a bus that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students along the East-West Highway in Gerik today. Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the crucial evidence was handed over to investigating officers. “We… Continue reading Gerik bus crash: Police receive dashcam footage

PUTRAJAYA: The Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission (EAIC) has received complaints about the Immigration Department’s alleged failure to return detainees’ belongings after their release from the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot. However, the EAIC said in a statement today that investigations found that the loss of the items was not due to negligence by Immigration Department officers.… Continue reading EAIC pushes Immigration Dept for better management of detainees’ belongings

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysians are being encouraged to visit 10 national memorials dedicated to the country’s national leaders and cultural figures, with free entry offered all year round, according to the Ministry of National Unity. The initiative, aimed at making Malaysia’s political and cultural legacy more accessible, includes memorials commemorating key figures such as Tunku Abdul Rahman… Continue reading Public given free access to memorials honouring Malaysian icons

SEPANG: The President of Poland, Andrzej Duda, arrived in Malaysia today for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation. The visit, his first to Malaysia since taking office in August 2015, comes at a significant moment, coinciding with Malaysia’s ASEAN 2025 Chairmanship and Poland’s Presidency of the Council of the… Continue reading Polish president arrives in Malaysia for official visit

GERIK: A bouquet of flowers crafted from banknotes, lovingly arranged as a birthday gift for his mother, became the final present from Muhammad Adib Hazim Halim, 21, before he perished in the tragic crash along the East-West Highway (JRTB) at Banun, Gerik, early this morning. According to his elder brother, Muhammad Aiman Hazman Halim, 32,… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: Flower bouquet, Adib’s last gift to mom

IPOH: An attempt by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student to check on the whereabouts of two friends who were travelling on a chartered bus ended in heartbreak when he learned that both were killed in a crash early this morning. Mohamad Alif Nasnawi, 21, never imagined that the messages he sent to Nur Ayuni… Continue reading Unanswered messages: UPSI student mourns loss of two friends in fatal bus crash

KUALA LUMPUR: Management and drivers of public transport companies must implement Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) measures to ensure the safety of both workers and passengers. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) said safety management in public transportation, which operates as a business entity, is subject to the Occupational Safety and Health… Continue reading NIOSH urges public transport companies, drivers to implement OSH measures

KUALA LUMPUR: An early morning fatal accident involving a bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Gerik shook the nation. The crash, which is believed to have occurred between 12.30 am and 1 am, killed 15 students and left 27 other… Continue reading Tragedy that kills 15 UPSI students, deadliest crash in over a decade

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of talent mobility, workforce upskilling, and artificial intelligence (AI) readiness in response to the rapid evolution of global technology and labour markets. The Ministry of Human Resources (KESUMA) said the agreement was reached during an official meeting between Malaysia’s… Continue reading Malaysia, UAE enhance cooperation in talent mobility, workforce upskilling and AI readiness

TANJUNG MALIM: A total of 160 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) here have begun their journey to Jerteh, Terengganu, to pay their last respects to the UPSI students who perished in an accident on the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. All of them boarded four buses provided by… Continue reading Gerik bus crash: 160 UPSI students head to Jerteh to pay their last respects

IPOH: Six of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Gerik early this morning have been identified. In a statement, UPSI’s Corporate Communications Division identified four of the dead as Sufea Adela Maslihaizan, 21, from Kampung Air Terjun, Jertih; Mohammad… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: Six students killed in crash identified

MELAKA: A total of 3,800 packs of meat were distributed during ‘Ibadah Korban Perdana’ (Grand Qurban Ceremony) held by the Hang Tuah Jaya parliamentary constituency in conjunction with the Aidiladha celebration. Youth and Sports Deputy Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim said 15 cows were sacrificed and the meat was distributed to recipients including the underprivileged… Continue reading 3,800 packs of meat distributed during Hang Tuah Jaya parliamentary qurban ceremony

JERTEH: A father’s joy over his daughter’s acceptance turned into heartbreak after she was killed in a bus crash that claimed 15 lives early this morning. Nur Ainul Qistina Mat Ali, 21, had been preparing to begin her studies at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) when the chartered bus she was travelling in overturned following… Continue reading Father grieves daughter killed in bus crash after UPSI acceptance

KUANTAN: The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF), JS Harusame made a port call here as part of its deployment for counter-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden. Commanded by Commander Makoto Ozawa, the vessel departed from Sasebo on June 1 with approximately 200 personnel onboard, including JMSDF sailors and… Continue reading JS Harusame makes port call in Kuantan, reflects growing Japan – Malaysia defence ties

KUALA LUMPUR: Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today clarified that he has never considered contesting in any by-election, either at the parliament or state level, following his exit from UMNO and his announcement of intent to join Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) on May 30. In a statement posted… Continue reading No plans to contest in any by-election after leaving UMNO – Tengku Zafrul

IPOH: The Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah has decreed that preventive measures must be implemented due to the recent frequency of fatal road accidents. Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja to Sultan Nazrin, Meor Hezbullah Meor Abd Malik, stated in a press release that His Royal Highness also commanded that the accident which claimed the lives… Continue reading Sultan Nazrin urges preventive measures following frequency of fatal road accidents

PADANG RENGAS: Opposition leaders should accept reality and stop making excuses to deny the various positive changes and benefits currently being implemented by the government, said the Finance Minister’s political secretary Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim. He dismissed claims that the government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is also the Finance Minister,… Continue reading Opposition should acknowledge government’s strength and efforts – Muhammad Kamil

IPOH: Perak ruler Sultan Nazrin Muizuddin Shah has called for immediate preventive measures and stricter enforcement of road safety regulations following the tragic bus crash that claimed 15 lives, most of them Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. “Based on the lives lost in accidents along this route, there is a clear need to implement… Continue reading Gerik Crash: ‘A lesson must be learnt,’ says Sultan Nazrin after bus tragedy kills 15

GERIK: Packs of cooked sacrificial meat, a copy of the Quran and a prayer garment (telekung) were among the personal belongings of victims found at the scene of the fatal crash involving a bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near here early this morning. Bernama’s observations at the… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: Cooked sacrificial meat, Quran among items found at scene

KUANTAN: A woman is feared drowned after the car she was in started moving suddenly and plunged into the river before being swept away by strong currents in an incident at Sungai Triang near Bandar Baru Bera, earlier this afternoon. A spokesman for the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (JBPM) said they received… Continue reading Woman swept away by strong currents after car plunges into Sungai Triang

BATU PAHAT: Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan has reminded all parties, including celebrities, to refrain from making statements that could touch on religious sensitivities, particularly concerning the qurban ( sacrificial) ritual. He said the sacrificial ritual in Malaysia has always adhered to Islamic rulings (syarak) and is… Continue reading Respect religious sensitivities, refrain from commenting on qurban – Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR: Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri has given the assurance that the ministry will promptly provide the necessary psychosocial support, counselling, and assistance to the families of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students killed in a bus crash along the East-West Highway, in Gerik, Perak, early this morning. She… Continue reading Bus crash: Ministry to provide psychosocial support to families of deceased victims – Nancy

KUALA TERENGGANU: Terengganu police have deployed a patrol car with two personnel to escort the hearses of victims in today’s fatal accident at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, Perak. Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Mohd Khairi Khairudin said the initiative was taken to facilitate the journey of all hearses involved, following… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: T’ganu police deploy patrol car to escort hearses

KUALA LUMPUR: The Kelana Jaya Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) service, which experienced delays due to a track switch disruption between the Pasar Seni and Bangsar stations, resumed full operations at 11.10 am today after initial repair works were completed. Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, in a statement, said its engineering team completed the preliminary repair… Continue reading Kelana Jaya Line LRT up and running at 11.10 am after disruption

KOTA BHARU: A samaritan who arrived at the scene of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) bus crash shortly after it occurred said he attempted to turn off the bus engine, fearing it might ignite a fire, but was unsuccessful. Shahruldi Mahafiz, 52, was on his way back to Besut after dropping off his second… Continue reading Gerik bus crash: Samaritan tried to disable engine amidst chaos

KUALA LUMPUR: The chartered bus tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students has elicited an outpouring of grief on social media from Cabinet members and people from all walks of life. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek extended her condolences to the families of the victims and prayed that they be… Continue reading Gerik bus crash: Outpouring of grief from Cabinet members, leaders on social media

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today emphasised that the collection of Mobile Phone Data (MPD) from mobile network operators is to enhance national policy planning and development by utilising anonymised mobile data, without involving any personal information. MCMC deputy managing director Datuk Zulrkarnain Mohd Yasin said MPD is a global initiative supported… Continue reading MPD speeds up digital transformation of national stats, no personal data breach – MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR: The fatal bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students in the early hours of this morning near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak has prompted the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to establish a special task force to investigate the tragic incident. The task force, involving the Malaysian… Continue reading Gerik bus tragedy: Task force formed as police vows swift action