PM directs Higher Education Ministry to coordinate assistance for UPSI crash victims' families
He described the heartbreaking incident, one that unfortunately recurs too often, as a solemn reminder for everyone to exercise caution and avoid rushing to their destinations.
09 Jun 2025 09:08am
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim - BERNAMA FILE PIX
KUALA LUMPUR - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to coordinate appropriate assistance for the families of the victims involved in a tragic accident that claimed the lives of at least 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) early this morning.He described the heartbreaking incident, one that unfortunately recurs too often, as a solemn reminder for everyone to exercise caution and avoid rushing to their destinations."Your lives are priceless and irreplaceable,' he said in a Facebook post today.
The Prime Minister and his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, also extended their condolences to the families of the victims, praying that they find strength and resilience during this difficult time. Photo courtesy of Fire and Rescue Department.
"Azizah and I are deeply saddened by the tragic news of the accident early this morning near Gerik, resulting in the loss of 15 students,' he added.Reports confirm that a bus carrying UPSI students was involved in a collision with a multi-purpose vehicle on the East-West Highway at Banun, Gerik, causing the bus to overturn.
The bus was reportedly travelling from Jertih, Terengganu, to the university's campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak. - BERNAMA
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