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New Straits Times
12-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Some UPSI crash victims only identifiable by clothing, says volunteer
KUALA LUMPUR: Some Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in the Gerik bus crash on Monday were so badly injured that their remains could only be identified by their clothing, according to a volunteer who assisted in the post-tragedy response. Pertubuhan Amal Komuniti Besut chairman, Mohd Azizul Azli Mohd Sani, who led a convoy of 60 volunteers with hearses and ambulances from Besut, Terengganu, described the experience as one of the most heart-wrenching of his life. Azizul said the most unforgettable moment occurred at the Forensic Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) in Ipoh, during the identification and post-mortem process. "We left Besut at 10am on Monday and arrived in Ipoh around 4pm. "The area around the forensics department was packed with grieving next-of-kin. We witnessed some collapsing silently from overwhelming grief. "Most of the victims suffered severe injuries, and in some cases, families could only identify their loved ones through their clothing," he told Berita Harian. At around 1am on Monday, 15 UPSI students were killed in a crash involving the tour bus they were travelling in and a Perodua Alza along the East-West Highway (JRTB). The students were returning to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim from Jertih, Terengganu, after the Aidiladha holiday break. Azizul said some family members initially struggled to accept the loss and had to be comforted by police and counsellors before the identification process could begin. "Once they had calmed down, the identification started. I saw many relatives walk out of the forensics room in a daze, unable to speak. "It was as though the tragedy was too sudden to comprehend, but eventually, they came to terms with Allah's will," he said. He also expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by members of the public, including non-Muslims, who provided food aid to his team during their time at the hospital. "Imagine, we had a convoy of 18 hearses and two ambulances travelling from Besut since 10am. We had only eaten some bread in the van and went without a proper meal until the evening, sleeping briefly in the hearse while waiting for the forensic process to conclude. "Unexpectedly, many people, including members of the Indian community, came to deliver food such as nasi kandar, nasi lemak, burgers and drinks around 6pm. "This tragedy marked the largest mass remains management exercise our organisation has handled since its founding in 2018. "We also helped transport injured victims and their families back to Terengganu after they were discharged from hospital, without charging any fees," he added.
The Star
09-06-2025
- The Star
19 hearses dispatched to Perak
JERTIH: Nineteen hearses were dispatched to Perak to transport the remains of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris students killed in the tragic road accident near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early yesterday. Pertubuhan Amal Komuniti Besut (Amal Besut) chairman Mohd Azizul Azli Mohd Sani said six of the hearses were provided by the community charity organisation and one by Amal Setiu. 'The rest came from mosques in Besut, the Kuala Besut state assembly coordinator's office, and several NGOs in Pasir Puteh,' he told Bernama. Mohd Azizul Azli said 46 volunteers were involved in the convoy, including 16 individuals trained in Islamic funeral rites.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Hearses carrying bodies of UPSI students expected in Besut this evening
KOTA BARU: The hearse vans carrying the bodies of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in an accident in Perak early today are expected to arrive in Besut, Terengganu, this evening. Besut district police chief Superintendent Azamuddin Ahmad said the bodies would be sent directly to their respective homes. He said a Terengganu police mobile patrol vehicles would escort the hearse vans from Gerik to Besut. "The UPSI students were from several villages located between Jerteh and Kampung Raja. "Our mobile patrol vehicles escorted 19 hearse vans to Perak this morning to assist in managing the remains of the students who died tragically in the accident. "I was informed that the bodies are expected to be released from the hospitals in Perak soon. "From there, the bodies will be sent directly to their respective homes, not to the Hadhari Mosque," he said. It was reported that 19 hearse vans were deployed to Perak this afternoon. Besut Terengganu Community Welfare Organisation chairman Mohd Azizul Azli Mohd Sani said his group sent six vans, while the Tengku Harith Team from Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, dispatched three. Another van was sent by the Setiu Welfare Organisation. He said Kampung Raja Mosque contributed two vans, while Ummah Care Pasir Puteh, Kelantan; Alor Lintang Mosque; Pengkalan Nyireh Mosque; Air Terjun Mosque; Nurul Iman Mosque; Keruak Mosque; and the Kuala Besut State Assembly Service Office each contributed one van. Earlier this morning, 15 people were killed when the bus they were travelling in collided with a Perodua Alza along Jalan Jeli–Grik near Tasik Banding, Perak. Another 33 people were injured.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- The Sun
Charity organisation dispatches 19 hearses to bring home UPSI victims' remains
JERTIH: Nineteen hearses were dispatched to Perak to transport the remains of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in a tragic road accident along the East–West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Pertubuhan Amal Komuniti Besut (Amal Besut), chairman Mohd Azizul Azli Mohd Sani, said six of the hearses were provided by the community charity organisation and one by Amal Setiu. 'The rest came from mosques in Besut, the Kuala Besut state assembly coordinator's office and several non-governmental organisations in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan,' he said when met at Masjid Hadhari today. Mohd Azizul Azli said 46 volunteers were involved in the convoy, including 16 individuals trained in Islamic funeral rites to assist with preparations before the remains were brought home. He added that Amal Besut also brought along complete funeral management supplies, including burial shrouds. 'All funeral and transport services for the victims are provided free of charge by Amal Besut,' he said. Meanwhile, Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad said the district police headquarters had been assigned to escort the hearse convoy to and from Perak to ensure a smooth journey.
The Sun
09-06-2025
- The Sun
Charity organisation dispatches 19 hearses
JERTIH: Nineteen hearses were dispatched to Perak to transport the remains of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who were killed in a tragic road accident along the East–West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, early this morning. Pertubuhan Amal Komuniti Besut (Amal Besut), chairman Mohd Azizul Azli Mohd Sani, said six of the hearses were provided by the community charity organisation and one by Amal Setiu. 'The rest came from mosques in Besut, the Kuala Besut state assembly coordinator's office and several non-governmental organisations in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan,' he said when met at Masjid Hadhari today. Mohd Azizul Azli said 46 volunteers were involved in the convoy, including 16 individuals trained in Islamic funeral rites to assist with preparations before the remains were brought home. He added that Amal Besut also brought along complete funeral management supplies, including burial shrouds. 'All funeral and transport services for the victims are provided free of charge by Amal Besut,' he said. Meanwhile, Besut police chief Supt Azamuddin Ahmad said the district police headquarters had been assigned to escort the hearse convoy to and from Perak to ensure a smooth journey.
