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New Straits Times
24-07-2025
- New Straits Times
Mara denies involvement in fatal student motorcycle convoy
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) has denied organising the motorcycle convoy that led to a fatal crash along the North-South Expressway involving 16 students from its affiliated institutions. In a statement today, Mara said the ride was not an official event under any of its institutions, but rather a casual initiative planned by the students themselves. "Based on preliminary investigations, the convoy was an informal activity casually organised by the students through discussions in a WhatsApp group, without any official involvement from the institutions or Mara," it said. The crash occurred at about 2.30am at KM262.5 northbound, when the group of motorcyclists was en route to Kuala Lumpur from Senawang. Three students from Kolej Poly-Tech Mara (KPTM) Bangi died in the incident, while nine others sustained injuries and received treatment at Tuanku Ja'afar Hospital in Seremban. Three students escaped unharmed. Mara also confirmed that one student from the German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) sustained minor injuries and is currently being treated at the same hospital. The three deceased students were identified as Haris Azib Sulaiman, Afkar Fitri Affendi, and Aliff Syahmi Abdul Hakim. Their remains have been sent to their respective hometowns. Mara said it has channelled RM1,500 in condolence aid to each bereaved family and is processing insurance claims of up to RM38,000 per victim, subject to policy terms. The agency expressed its sorrow over the tragedy and pledged continued support, including emotional and psychosocial assistance for affected families and students. "Mara urges all parties to allow the authorities to carry out a thorough and professional investigation. "At the same time, Mara will continue to work closely with the educational institutions involved and the relevant agencies to ensure that follow-up actions are taken in a responsible, transparent and compassionate manner," it said. Earlier, Seremban police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Hatta Che Din said early investigations revealed the group had been travelling in the middle and right lanes of the highway when three motorcycles at the front collided. The impact caused the riders to fall onto the road, triggering a domino effect as 12 motorcycles behind crashed into them.
New Straits Times
12-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Two friends killed in Temerloh crash were hours from Kelantan trip
TEMERLOH: The two friends who were killed when a car crashed into their motorcycle here yesterday were supposed to leave for a holiday in Kelantan today. Aneez Irdiena Sofya Khairul Azman and Nur Irdina Shaffiya Muhammad Nazri, both 19, were to leave for a Kelantan holiday today. Aneez Irdiena's mother, Siti Asmak Wan Abdul Qadir, 40, said her eldest daughter was excited when she returned from work yesterday before heading out with Nur Irdina Shaffiya. "They have been close friends since their school days at SMK Temerloh and were working part time at a supermarket. "They were supposed to return home after dinner and then leave on the 3am train to Dabong," she said when met at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital today. Siti Asmak said Aneez Irdiena was set to enrol in a diploma programme in Sports Management at Kolej Poly-Tech Mara in Kuantan on June 26. "She was active in outdoor activities and sports. "After her SPM, she volunteered with Yayasan Pelajaran Mara. "When she received her offer letter to further her studies, Aneez Irdiena began preparing. She'd bought files and books for her studies." Meanwhile, Aneez Irdiena's stepfather, Muhammad Syahrul Syam Saleh, 42, said she acted oddly — no hugs, just a wave — before going for dinner. In the 11pm crash, Aneez Irdiena and Nur Irdina died at the scene after a Perodua Bezza crashed into their Yamaha Ego Avantiz motorcycle at a traffic light junction. The driver was arrested after drugs were found in his car. Meanwhile, Nur Irdina Shaffiya's mother, Yusnani Mohamad Yusof, 46, said she was heartbroken that her daughter never got to enjoy her favourite dish: ikan patin (silver catfish). She said her daughter had been working as a sales promoter in Temerloh while waiting to further her studies. Aneez was buried at the Felda Bukit Damar Muslim burial ground, while Nur Irdina was buried in Kampung Tualang, Temerloh.
