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The Star
4 hours ago
- The Star
Gerik bus crash: Terengganu seeking Air Force's help to airlift injured UPSI student home
SETIU: The Terengganu government is negotiating with the Air Force to arrange a mercy flight for a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student injured in the bus crash on the East-West Highway to return home. State welfare, women's development, family and national unity committee chairman Maliaman Kassim said the student, Nur Erika Alisya Mohd Zaidi, 21, who is still receiving treatment at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, can only be transported back to Terengganu by air. "The hospital said she cannot travel by land due to her injuries. So we are negotiating with the Air Force for a mercy flight to bring Nur Erika home via," he said on Friday (June 20) after visiting another injured UPSI student, Aimi Nusaha Che Azmi, 21, in Kampung Gong Batu, Bandar Permaisuri, here. Maliaman said in addition to Nur Erika, there is another UPSI student still receiving treatment at the Ipoh hospital and another at Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM) Kubang Kerian, Kelantan. The rest have returned to their respective hometowns. He also said the state government had provided aid to 48 victims and family members involved in the tragedy, namely RM3,000 to the families of the deceased and RM1,000 to those injured, including the bus driver, co-driver and four individuals in a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). He added that the state government would continue to assist the victims, including for medical costs, adding that Nur Erika had incurred the highest cost of RM18,588. In the early June 9 incident, 15 UPSI students died when a bus travelling from Jertih to the UPSI campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned in an accident with an MPV on the highway. Another 33 were injured, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the driver and three passengers of the MPV. – Bernama
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
The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Phased repairs for hazardous roads to prioritise critical sections
KUALA LUMPUR: The process of repairing hazardous roads across the country will be carried out in stages, with priority given to sections with critical damage, said Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. He said the Ministry of Works (KKR) has identified nearly RM4 billion worth of repairs needed to address all hazardous roads. However, due to financial constraints, the improvements will be implemented in phases. 'We already have complete data on the dangerous roads and the financial requirements. If we were to repair them all at once, we would need RM4 billion. Since we don't have that allocation, we have to do it in stages,' he told reporters after attending the Gawai Open House @ KKR 2025, held here today. He was responding to questions regarding efforts by the ministry to identify and repair damaged roads following the tragic accident along the Gerik–Jeli stretch of the East–West Highway (JRTB) on June 9, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Nanta said improvements to the JRTB have already been planned this year, involving an allocation of RM55 million. The upgrades include the installation of 385 streetlights and road line markings to improve visibility and safety. He added that the ministry had already identified roads in the worst condition through its existing database, with repair works to be carried out based on urgency. 'We know which roads are severely damaged, and we will prioritise those. Roads that are damaged but not critically will be attended to later,' he said. To support the decision-making process, the ministry is also using the Pavement Condition Assessment (PCA) method to determine areas that need immediate attention. For the JRTB Gerik–Jeli route, the PCA was conducted from March 13 to May 13, using advanced technologies such as the Multi Laser Profiler (MLP) and Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Commenting on suggestions to install guardrails at high-risk locations, Nanta said the ministry is open to public feedback, including views shared online. 'We take into account all views — from the public, netizens, and relevant stakeholders. We will evaluate every suggestion carefully,' he said. The Gawai Open House @ KKR 2025 held at Dewan Tan Sri Mahfoz Khalid, was attended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, as well as senior ministry officials and staff.
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.
