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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: Police await teacher's medical report over offensive remarks
IPOH: Police are still awaiting a full medical report from Seri Manjung Hospital on the health condition of a teacher who allegedly posted offensive remarks regarding the recent crash in Gerik that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said that, so far, they have been informed the teacher is still receiving treatment at the hospital. "The police recorded the teacher's statement on June 16, and we have also seized his personal mobile phone to assist in the investigation. "The investigation papers are nearly ready to be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor. "We are only waiting for the medical report of the teacher, who is believed to be suffering from a psychiatric condition," he said at a press conference after attending the handover-of-duties ceremony for the state deputy police chief at the state Senior Police Officers' Mess here today. On June 11, Manjung police chief ACP Hasbullah Abd Rahman was reported as saying that police received a report regarding a social media post made from a Facebook account bearing the name ' Khalid Yunus '. On June 16, he said that the case was being investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. – Bernama
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Safety audit 15 deaths too late — Hafiz Hassan
JUNE 19 — The word audit comes from the Latin word 'audire' which means to hear. According to the American Society for Quality, an audit is an on-site verification activity, such as an inspection or examination, of a process or quality system to ensure compliance to requirements. An audit can apply to an entire company or may be specific to a function, process or production step. Some audits have special administrative purposes, such as auditing documents, risk or performance, or following up on completed corrective actions. Some audits are to comply with statutory requirements and therefore must be conducted in accordance with relevant legislation. Failure to comply with audit requirements and failure to take corrective actions following an audit can lead to penalties or legal action. Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants an audit of the bus firm whose bus carried 42 UPSI students from Jerteh, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, on June 9 and collided into an MPV killing 15 of the students. — Bernama pic Where audits are non-statutory—that is, not required by legislation—they are conducted at the behest of directors, trustees or shareholders of companies or institutions. If you have your annual physical or medical check-up, then an audit is similar. A health check is advisable even if not mandatory. Now, Transport Minister Anthony Loke wants an audit of the bus firm whose bus carried 42 UPSI students from Jerteh, Terengganu, to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, on June 9 and collided into an MPV killing 15 of the students. Shouldn't the bus firm, the bus and the driver be audited before the tragic accident? It's never too late, but it's 15 deaths late. *This is the personal opinion of the writer or publication and does not necessarily represent the views of Malay Mail.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- General
- New Straits Times
Gerik bus crash survivor haunted by trauma
BESUT: The emotional toll from the Gerik bus crash weighs heavily on Nur Ain Najwa Mohd Ilias, 23, who survived the incident that killed 15 of her university mates on June 9. "I don't have the strength to look at news about the incident on social media," said the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student. She suffered a fractured left shoulder in the crash and is traumatised by the sight and sound of buses. The Arabic with Education student said she now only uses WhatsApp to communicate with family, friends and her lecturers at UPSI. "Whenever I hear the sound of a bus, I get anxious and try to calm myself by reciting istighfar," she said at her home in Kampung Gong Kemuntong. Nur Ain Najwa said she was semi-conscious at the time of the incident as she had fallen asleep after taking medication for a fever. "I regained consciousness only after the bus had overturned. "It was eerily silent, and my left shoulder was in excruciating pain. In my heart I said, 'Ya Allah, if You want to take my life, I am ready,' before losing consciousness again. "The next time I woke up, I was outside the bus, waiting for help." She said she had used part of her headscarf to support her injured arm before a passer-by gave her a piece of cloth. Her mother, Nani Hamid, 49, said Ain hadn't planned to take the bus that night, but decided to return to campus early and bought a ticket from another student. She added that Ain had initially planned to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha at her sister's home in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, but in the end both siblings decided to return to their family home in Kampung Gong Kemuntong.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Urgent road repairs prioritised due to limited funds
KUALA LUMPUR: The Works Ministry is prioritising urgent road repairs due to financial constraints, said Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said about RM4 billion is needed to maintain all federal roads, including the East-West Highway Gerik-Jeli stretch. "We have data identifying which roads require attention and the associated costs. To get every road in perfect condition, we would need around RM4 billion. However, due to limited funds, we are taking a phased approach. We prioritise roads that need immediate repair and carry out repairs based on urgency," he said. He was speaking to reporters after the Gawai Open House hosted by the ministry, which was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof. In July last year, it was reported that the ministry needs approximately RM4 billion annually to maintain all federal roads in the country but has only been allocated around RM1 billion for many years. Nanta said RM55 million has been allocated for ongoing maintenance works on the East-West Highway, including resurfacing, street light repairs, and upgrades to non-pavement facilities such as guardrails and signage, which are now 10 per cent complete and expected to finish by August. On June 9, 15 were killed when a chartered bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students collided with a Perodua Alza along Jalan Jeli-Grik near Tasik Banding, Perak.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
UPSI bus crash causes ongoing trauma for victims' families
JERTIH: The bus accident involving students of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) on East-West Highway (JRTB), near Gerik, Perak on June 9, not only left an impact on the victims, but also caused trauma to the family members of the victims involved. Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said that the results of a visit to the homes of the families of deceased and injured victims found that the tragedy has caused some of them to be afraid to ride in vehicles, especially buses. 'What I have seen is that not only the victims themselves, but some of the family members are also traumatised, especially when it comes to riding in vehicles. So our focus (the ministry) now is, among other things, to cheer them up and ensure that they can return to their normal lives,' she said. She said this after visiting one of the students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) who was injured in the accident, Nur Ain Najwa Mohd Ilias, 23, at her home in Kampung Gong Kemuntong, here today. Noraini said to overcome the problem, the ministry has provided the services of 20 counsellors including from the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) who are ready to be deployed to the victims' homes in Besut and Setiu. In fact, she said, counsellors from UPSI and other universities as well as from nearby hospitals also offered such services to the victims and family members involved. 'Thank God, in this trying time, we see many parties from all over Malaysia coming together to help,' she said. In the early morning incident on June 9, 15 UPSI students died when a chartered bus from Jertih to return to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak overturned after being involved in an accident with a Perodua Alza at JRTB. The crash left 33 others injured, including the bus driver and attendant, as well as the driver and three passengers of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).
