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The Star
4 days ago
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- The Star
Family comforted by visits
Thousands pay their respects at late UPSI student's home daily JERTIH: A week has passed since the tragic bus accident on the East-West Highway near Gerik, Perak, but the home of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student Nurly Shahirah Azman continues to receive some 1,000 people daily. Her brother, Mohd Najmuddin, 28, said people from across the country have been arriving to convey their condolences and view the handwritten Quran manuscript completed by the late student. 'People have come from as far as Penang to offer their sympathies to our parents and see the mushaf (manuscript) that was meticulously copied by hand by my sister. 'Some arrive as early as after the Subuh prayers, and it's only around Maghrib that the house becomes a bit quieter,' he told Bernama when met at their home in Kampung Gong Pasir here yesterday. He said aside from family members, neighbours and fellow villagers have also been helping to prepare meals and drinks for the guests. Meanwhile, Nurly Shahirah's father, Azman Mohamad, 63, said the outpouring of support, including from strangers, has provided some comfort as the family copes with their loss. In the early morning of June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed when the chartered bus they were travelling in from Jertih to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned after colliding with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) on the JRTB in Gerik. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV. In Ipoh, UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff called on the university's faculty members, deans and lecturers to help in managing the affected students' welfare. In an online briefing held yesterday, Md Amin highlighted the need to support the families of the students who perished in the crash as well as their injured colleagues. He urged academic staff to ensure that matters related to the affected students' exams, assignments and academic affairs are properly managed, whether the students are recovering in hospital or at home. 'Do everything possible so that these students do not have to defer their studies despite being in pain and going through hardship. 'We have many flexible learning system. Make sure they are not left behind. 'These children need our attention, our assistance and our encouragement. 'We must ensure none of them are left to struggle or end up failing not because they didn't try, but because we failed to support them,' said Md Amin. He also reminded staff and other students to be mindful of the classmates of those who died or were injured. 'Imagine preparing a presentation with five names, but only three students show up. Imagine a dormitory where four used to stay, and only two remain,' said Md Amin in his message.
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
UPSI VC urges full support to keep injured students on track this semester
IPOH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff urged the university community to ensure that students injured in the recent accident along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, do not fall behind or defer their studies this semester. He called for students still undergoing treatment, either in hospital or at home, to be fully supported in managing their academic assignments and examinations, to prevent anyone from being left behind. 'These students are in pain. But we have a flexible learning system to ensure they stay on course. 'This is a personal message from the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, to me. It is also a heartfelt command from His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah,' he said during a special online briefing today with UPSI staff and faculty. Md Amin added that UPSI students who voluntarily stepped in to help their injured peers must also be given due care, recognition and support for their compassion and service. 'The well-being of surviving classmates must be a priority. Imagine a group presentation where only three names are called, instead of five. Imagine a dorm room where just two friends remain, staring at an empty bed that once belonged to someone they cared about. 'This is more than duty—it is charity, it is reward, it is our act of devotion. Let us be there for these students in their darkest hour,' he implored. Md Amin also announced that a special prayer ceremony (Tahlil Perdana) will be held this evening at the Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Sultan Azlan Shah Campus in Tanjung Malim to honour the victims, which will be attended by Zambry and several dignitaries. 'I welcome everyone to attend. The ceremony will also include the presentation of donation cheques from various agencies, with total contributions estimated to exceed RM1 million, aimed at supporting those affected,' he said. On June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed after a chartered bus traveling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers in the Perodua Alza.
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
UPSI VC urges full support to keep injured students on track
IPOH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff urged the university community to ensure that students injured in the recent accident along the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, do not fall behind or defer their studies this semester. He called for students still undergoing treatment, either in hospital or at home, to be fully supported in managing their academic assignments and examinations, to prevent anyone from being left behind. 'These students are in pain. But we have a flexible learning system to ensure they stay on course. 'This is a personal message from the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir, to me. It is also a heartfelt command from His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah,' he said during a special online briefing today with UPSI staff and faculty. Md Amin added that UPSI students who voluntarily stepped in to help their injured peers must also be given due care, recognition and support for their compassion and service. 'The well-being of surviving classmates must be a priority. Imagine a group presentation where only three names are called, instead of five. Imagine a dorm room where just two friends remain, staring at an empty bed that once belonged to someone they cared about. 'This is more than duty—it is charity, it is reward, it is our act of devotion. Let us be there for these students in their darkest hour,' he implored. Md Amin also announced that a special prayer ceremony (Tahlil Perdana) will be held this evening at the Dewan Tuanku Canselor, Sultan Azlan Shah Campus in Tanjung Malim to honour the victims, which will be attended by Zambry and several dignitaries. 'I welcome everyone to attend. The ceremony will also include the presentation of donation cheques from various agencies, with total contributions estimated to exceed RM1 million, aimed at supporting those affected,' he said. On June 9, 15 UPSI students were killed after a chartered bus traveling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway. The crash also left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and assistant, as well as the driver and three passengers in the Perodua Alza.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
UPSI assures support for bus crash victims to continue studies
IPOH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) has assured that students injured in the recent road crash in Gerik, which claimed the lives of the 15 people, will not be required to defer their studies. Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the university would make all necessary academic arrangements to support the affected students and ensure they can continue their studies despite their circumstances. "For those still undergoing treatment in hospital or recovering at home, we will ensure that their examinations, assignments, and other academic requirements are fully managed. "I repeat, our goal is to ensure, as far as possible, that none of them will have to defer their semester," he said during an online meeting today. Describing the students as being in both physical pain and emotional distress, Md Amin said UPSI's flexible learning systems would allow them to keep up with their academic responsibilities without being left behind. He said the university's commitment to student welfare followed instructions from Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir and echoed the decree of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, to prioritise students' well-being. "This is a trust and a responsibility. Let us help these children in their time of hardship," he said. Md Amin also called on the UPSI community to extend moral and emotional support to the affected students and staff, including providing counselling services, to ensure no one feels isolated. "These students must be given care, support, and attention. We don't want them to fail or be made to fail. "At UPSI, we place a high priority on character and values, not just academics. "Otherwise, they might ask, 'What's the point of doing good in this world if, in the end, only academics are considered?' No, at UPSI, it is manners and character," he said. He also reminded the community not to overlook the classmates and roommates of the victims, who may be grieving in silence. "Imagine a presentation group of five, now left with only three. Imagine a dorm room of four friends, now down to two, staring at an empty bed in silence. "Let this be our collective charity, our act of worship. Support these children in their time of difficulty, and may Allah bless and ease all our efforts," he said. On June 9, a bus carrying 42 UPSI students was travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's main campus when it collided with a Perodua Alza at KM53 of the East-West Highway. Thirteen students died at the scene while two others were pronounced dead in hospital. On Friday, the bus driver, Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifli, 39, pleaded not guilty at the Gerik Magistrate's Court to charge of dangerous driving resulting in the deaths of 15 students. (hyperlink: On Saturday, a preliminary investigation into the Gerik crash found no evidence of brake failure or mechanical malfunction. including the linings and drums on each axle were in good condition.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
UPSI offers full support to families of students killed in Gerik crash
IPOH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) is providing comprehensive assistance to the families of the 15 students who died in an accident at Km53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Gerik today. UPSI vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the welfare of the victims, including several students receiving treatment at three different hospitals, will be taken care of. "Two students are being treated in Ipoh (Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital), four in Taiping Hospital, and several in Gerik Hospital are under our attention. "Our officers are there to help the families, including providing accommodation. "We will also take care of all the personal belongings of the deceased, which will be packed and sent to their respective villages. "The families do not need to come to UPSI — we will handle everything," he told reporters when met at HRPB here. He said that the university is also providing counselling services to the victims' families and the affected students. Md Amin also mentioned that those who wish to contribute can do so through the UPSI Prihatin Fund and the Student Representative Council (MPP) Welfare Fund. "We have two channels, and the public is advised to get the correct information through UPSI's official website. "This matter has already been uploaded, and the financial assistance will be audited and distributed to the families," he said. It was reported that 15 UPSI students were killed in a tragic accident involving a UPSI student bus and a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at Km53 of the East-West Highway (Jalan Raya Timur-Barat) this morning. The bus was travelling from Jerteh to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim.
