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Free Malaysia Today
3 days ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
6 FRU men still in hospital, 5 in ICU
The crash that killed nine FRU personnel in Teluk Intan on Tuesday occurred when a gravel-laden lorry collided with a FRU truck transporting personnel. (Bernama pic) TELUK INTAN : Six Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) members involved in the road crash here last Tuesday are still undergoing treatment while another was discharged yesterday. Perak health director Dr Feisul Idzwan Mustapha said of the six, five are being treated at Teluk Intan Hospital (HTI) and the other at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB), Ipoh. 'Of the five patients currently receiving treatment at HTI, four are in the ICU. The other is in the surgical ward, where his condition is improving and he may be discharged soon,' he said when met by reporters at HTI today. Feisul said those in the ICU are showing good progress, with one of them requiring close observation. Earlier, the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, met the family members of the FRU personnel at the hospital. Meanwhile, on the condition of the FRU officer in the ICU of HRPB, Feisul said he is beginning to regain consciousness and is showing good progress, despite suffering serious injuries. In the incident at 8.50am last Tuesday, nine FRU members were killed and nine others were injured after the truck they were in was involved in an accident with a gravel-laden lorry on Jalan Chikus-Sungai Lampam while on the way back from here to the base in Sungai Senam in Ipoh.
Malay Mail
17-05-2025
- Malay Mail
Women's ministry reviewing welfare support for families of FRU officers killed in Perak crash
KUCHING, May 17 — The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) is reviewing financial assistance, through the Social Welfare Department (JKM), for the families of nine Federal Reserve Unit (FRU) officers killed in a recent road accident in Perak. KPWKM Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the review would consider support already provided through insurance and police welfare schemes. 'We are looking into what has been given so far. There are insurance payouts and police contributions, and from there, we will assess what more we can provide. 'Generally, we can offer additional support,' she told reporters at today's press conference on the 2025 Nyamai festival. Nancy added that the ministry has obtained all necessary family information in collaboration with the police and the Home Affairs Ministry. Deputy Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay previously said that the victims' next of kin would receive compensation and financial aid amounting to between RM58,000 and RM269,700, including RM25,000 from the National Heroes and Defence Trust Fund (TAPPN). The Social Welfare Department (JKM) is also prepared to provide psychological assistance to the families. However, Nancy said counselling would be offered only once families have had time to grieve. 'The sessions will be provided, but for now, we want to give the families space as they are still coping emotionally,' she said. The crash occurred on May 13, when the FRU truck collided with a lorry carrying gravel stone while the officers returned to Ipoh after completing their duties under 'Op Chariot' in Teluk Intan. Five officers were seriously injured in the incident, while four others sustained minor injuries. — Bernama
