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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
IBKN students' fatal crash: Naza Citra pulls over to exchange drivers
ALOR STAR: The Naza Citra multipurpose vehicle (MPV) in a fatal crash that killed three National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) students on the North-South Expressway here yesterday was pulling over at the scene to swoop drivers. This is among the initial findings made by the police on the fateful incident that claimed the lives of three Jitra IKBN students, all aged 19, at Km49.4 of the expressway yesterday. "Yes, the vehicle had pulled over to exchange drivers," Kota Setar police chief Assistant Commissioner Siti Nor Salawati Saad said. She added that the 43-year-old driver is in police custody to assist the investigation, but is expected to be released on police bail. "However, investigations are ongoing and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," she said in a statement today. Yesterday, three students from IKBN Jitra branch were killed in an accident while returning home on two motorcycles to celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow. The victims have been identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun; Muhammad Fahmi Mohd Jamel from Jeniang, Sik; and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another victim, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohamad Hasan, 19, who was riding pillion on one of the motorcycles, sustained serious leg injuries and is being treated in Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Barnama
Three Jitra IKBN Students Killed, One Injured In NSE Crash
ALOR SETAR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10 pm, involving two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR – and a Naza Citra car. She said the dead were identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun, Muhammad Fahmi Jamel from Jeniang, Sik, and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another friend, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohd Hasani from Subang Jaya, Selangor, was injured. "The accident is believed to have occurred when the Yamaha 135LC motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the rear of a car that had stopped in the emergency lane. Another motorcycle, trailing behind, was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the first bike. "In the crash, two motorcyclists and one pillion rider died at the scene, while another individual was injured. The car's driver and passengers were unharmed," she said. She said that the bodies of the three victims, all 19, were sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) for post-mortem. "The injured victim was sent to the same hospital for treatment. The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. "Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide information at the Kota Setar Traffic Police Station or contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Lukmanul Hakim Mohd Fauzi at 04-7321222 or 013-9964614," she said.
The Star
2 days ago
- The Star
Three Jitra students killed in accident on NSE
ALOR SETAR: A day that was supposed to bring joy in anticipation of Hari Raya Aidiladha turned into a tragedy when three students from the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) in Jitra were killed in an accident at KM49.4 of the North-South Expressway, heading south from Alor Setar, on Thursday (June 5), Sinar Harian reports. The Malay language daily reported that in the 2,10pm incident, all the victims were on two motorcycles, travelling back to their respective hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha. All the victims, aged 19, are believed to have collided with an multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) before the fatal accident occurred. The deceased have been identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun; Muhammad Fahmi Jam from Jeniang, Sik; and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another friend sustained serious injuries due to the collision. Sinar Harian reported that the bodies of all three victims have been sent to the Forensic Department of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) here for further action. The driver of the car has also been detained to assist in the investigation regarding the fatal accident. Kota Setar OCPD Asst Comm Siti Noor Salawati Saad told Sinar Harian that initial investigations revealed the accident occurred when a motorcycle lost control and crashed into the rear of the car, which had stopped in the emergency lane. At the same time, another motorcycle, coming from behind, failed to avoid the collision and hit the motorcycle in front, resulting in a serious crash. "As a result of the incident, two riders and a pillion rider died at the scene. "Another passenger was seriously injured and is now receiving treatment at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB)," ACP Siti Noor Salawati said in a statement Thursday afternoon. The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
The Sun
2 days ago
- The Sun
Three Jitra IKBN students killed, one injured in NSE crash
ALOR SETAR: Three students from the Jitra National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) were killed in an accident involving two motorcycles and a car at Kilometre 49.4 on the North-South Expressway (southbound) near here today. Kota Setar police chief ACP Siti Nor Salawati Saad said they received information about the accident at 2.10 pm, involving two motorcycles – a Yamaha 135LC and a Yamaha Y16ZR – and a Naza Citra car. She said the dead were identified as Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri from Gurun, Muhammad Fahmi Jamel from Jeniang, Sik, and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani from Bukit Selambau, Sungai Petani. Another friend, Muhammad Adib Aiman Mohd Hasani from Subang Jaya, Selangor, was injured. 'The accident is believed to have occurred when the Yamaha 135LC motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the rear of a car that had stopped in the emergency lane. Another motorcycle, trailing behind, was unable to avoid the collision and crashed into the first bike. 'In the crash, two motorcyclists and one pillion rider died at the scene, while another individual was injured. The car's driver and passengers were unharmed,' she said. She said that the bodies of the three victims, all 19, were sent to the Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB) for post-mortem. 'The injured victim was sent to the same hospital for treatment. The driver of the car has been detained for further investigation, and the case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987. 'Police urge anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward and provide information at the Kota Setar Traffic Police Station or contact Investigating Officer Insp Mohd Lukmanul Hakim Mohd Fauzi at 04-7321222 or 013-9964614,' she said. Meanwhile, a classmate of the victims, Nik Muhammad Hanif Darwis Abdul Qayyum, 19, said the trio were returning to their respective hometowns for Hari Raya Aidiladha on Saturday. 'We woke up at 7 am and got ready for class at 8.30 am. Classes ended early today at 12.30 pm so students could return home earlier. They left around 1.30 pm. I shook hands and reminded Muhamad Arif Aifan to ride safely, and he just smiled without saying anything,' he told reporters when met at HSB's Forensic Department today. He only found out about the accident later after receiving messages from friends via WhatsApp.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- New Straits Times
IKBN Jitra student mourns the sudden loss of three close buddies
ALOR STAR: It was supposed to be a joyful weekend for the National Youth Skills Institute (IKBN) students in Jitra as they returned to their respective hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidiladha. However, Nik Muhammad Hanif Darwis Abdul Qayyum, 19, is mourning a tragic loss of his three close buddies after they were killed in a road crash at Km49.4 of the North-South Expressway near Alor Star, this afternoon. "We finished class early today, at around 12.30pm, and returned to our dormitories to pack our bags before heading home for the Hari Raya Aidiladha holidays this Saturday. "Around 1.30pm, the three of them told me that they were heading home. "I had dozed off, but around 2.30pm I received the news that they had been involved in a crash," he said when met at the Forensics Department of Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital here today. His three friends, Muhamad Habil Mohd Sobri, Mohammad Fahmi Mohd Jamil and Muhamad Arif Aifan Derani – all aged 19, had perished in the 2.30pm fateful incident. All of them were close friends and currently in their second semester of the Advanced Certificate in Mechanical Technology (Welding). Hanif said he had shared a dorm room with Arif and Fahmi, while Habil stayed in a room on the upper floor, but often came by to study together with them. He said the night before was the last time they had all slept in the same room, and none of them showed any unusual behaviour. "I feel a deep sense of loss and sorrow because they were more than just classmates. We always joked around together in the dorm," he said.
