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The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Family of late UPSI student receives RM7,500 aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in a tragic bus accident in Gerik, Perak, last month, has been given RM7,500 in financial aid from various organisations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar personally delivered the contribution during a visit to their residence in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih. The assistance aims to alleviate the family's financial strain following their loss. Mohd Na'im detailed the breakdown of the contributions in a Facebook post. The funds included RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM1,100 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (JAKIM-YWM) Musa'adah Fund, and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre. Additionally, the minister presented a food basket worth RM150 from the JAKIM-YWM Musa'adah Fund. He expressed his condolences, stating, 'May Allah SWT place her soul among the righteous and grant fortitude to the family she leaves behind.' The minister also reflected on the poignant moment when Nurly Sahirah was discovered holding the Quran close to her chest at the time of her passing, describing it as a testament to her deep faith. Nurly Sahirah, aged 23, was among the victims of the June 9 accident, where a chartered bus en route to UPSI's Tanjung Malim campus overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash left 33 others injured, including the bus driver, co-driver, and occupants of the other vehicle. - Bernama
New Straits Times
06-07-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Family of UPSI crash victim Nurly Sahirah receives RM7,500 aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a bus crash in Gerik, Perak, last month, has received RM7,500 in contribution from several agencies. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar handed over the contribution to her family during a visit to their home in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih, yesterday to help ease their burden. In his Facebook post today, Mohd Na'im said the contribution comprised RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM1,100 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (Jakim-YWM) Musa'adah Fund and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre. "I also presented a food basket worth RM150 from the Jakim-YWM Musa'adah Fund. "May Allah place her soul among the righteous and grant fortitude to the family she leaves behind," he said. Mohd Na'im described the moment Nurly Sahirah was found clutching the Quran to her chest at the time of her passing as deeply moving and a reflection of her strong devotion to the word of God. Nurly Sahirah, 23, was one of the 15 UPSI students who died on the morning of June 9 when a chartered bus from Jertih heading to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the other vehicle's driver and three passengers.
Malay Mail
06-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Visitors warned against superstitious acts at UPSI student's grave in Terengganu, told to respect family and Islam
JERTIH, July 6 — Visitors to the family home and grave of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a tragic accident along the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik, Perak, last month, have been reminded to observe proper conduct and avoid actions contrary to Islamic teachings. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, said that while he, too, was moved by the various stories surrounding the 23-year-old student, including reports that she passed away while clutching the Quran, the public must remain mindful of the family's feelings and refrain from straying into superstitious practices. 'Of course, Nurly Sahirah's parents are very hopeful about this. They do not want the kindness shown by their late daughter to cause our society to engage in superstitious things. 'I urged the public to behave respectfully, act in accordance with religious teachings and pray for the deceased. Superstition is not the way to honour the memory of the departed,' he told reporters after visiting Nurly Sahirah's family at Kampung Gong Pasir in Kerandang near here yesterday. Mohd Na'im also advised the public to seek guidance from those with religious authority, such as state muftis, before undertaking any actions related to such matters. Following reports of superstitious and shirk-related activities at the grave of the late Nurly in Kampung Gong Pasir Muslim Cemetery, Kerandang, the family installed a rope barrier to prevent further misuse. The action was taken after some individuals were observed taking soil from the grave and applying it to their faces, which is considered an act of superstition and disrespect. The family also decided not to receive guests from last Wednesday (July 2) to give them space, especially for Nurly's parents, Azman Mohamad, 63, and Kamariah Abdul Latif, 60, to rest. Meanwhile, Kamariah, when met by reporters today, urged members of the public who wish to visit their home to view the handwritten Quran manuscript by her late daughter, once the visiting session reopens tomorrow, to observe the designated visiting hours, which are from 9 am to 6 pm. 'We are truly grateful and welcome the presence of visitors. To us, they are not coming by our invitation, but by the will and invitation of Allah,' she said. — Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- The Sun
Visitors reminded to respect family feelings at Nurly Sahirah's home and grave
JERTIH: Visitors to the family home and grave of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a tragic accident along the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik, Perak, last month, have been reminded to observe proper conduct and avoid actions contrary to Islamic teachings. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, said that while he, too, was moved by the various stories surrounding the 23-year-old student, including reports that she passed away while clutching the Quran, the public must remain mindful of the family's feelings and refrain from straying into superstitious practices. 'Of course, Nurly Sahirah's parents are very hopeful about this. They do not want the kindness shown by their late daughter to cause our society to engage in superstitious things. 'I urged the public to behave respectfully, act in accordance with religious teachings and pray for the deceased. Superstition is not the way to honour the memory of the departed,' he told reporters after visiting Nurly Sahirah's family at Kampung Gong Pasir in Kerandang near here today. Mohd Na'im also advised the public to seek guidance from those with religious authority, such as state muftis, before undertaking any actions related to such matters. Following reports of superstitious and shirk-related activities at the grave of the late Nurly in Kampung Gong Pasir Muslim Cemetery, Kerandang, the family installed a rope barrier to prevent further misuse. The action was taken after some individuals were observed taking soil from the grave and applying it to their faces, which is considered an act of superstition and disrespect. The family also decided not to receive guests from last Wednesday (July 2) to give them space, especially for Nurly's parents, Azman Mohamad, 63, and Kamariah Abdul Latif, 60, to rest. Meanwhile, Kamariah, when met by reporters today, urged members of the public who wish to visit their home to view the handwritten Quran manuscript by her late daughter, once the visiting session reopens tomorrow, to observe the designated visiting hours, which are from 9 am to 6 pm. 'We are truly grateful and welcome the presence of visitors. To us, they are not coming by our invitation, but by the will and invitation of Allah,' she said. - Bernama
The Sun
05-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
UPSI to honour late Nurly Sahirah with Quran gallery by 2027
JERTIH: Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) will establish a gallery named after Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of its students who perished in the East-West Highway accident in Gerik, Perak, last month. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the Nurly Sahirah Gallery will be located in the university's new Institute of Tahfiz and Turath Islami Education (I-Furqan) faculty, expected to be completed by 2027. 'The gallery is a tribute from UPSI to this remarkable student, who, as we know, was found tightly embracing the Quran at the time of her passing. 'With her parents' consent, we hope to display her handwritten Quran manuscript alongside other copies. 'We believe this can inspire those who memorise the Quran (hafiz and hafizah) to refine their techniques, such as by copying the holy book by hand themselves,' he told reporters after visiting her family at Kampung Gong Pasir in Kerandang today. Mohd Na'im said the gallery would also showcase other copies of the Quran and religious texts as reference materials for students and the wider public. He urged the public, including private sector players, to contribute to a waqf (endowment) fund to further support and strengthen the gallery's development. Mohd Na'im also called on the public, especially the younger generation, to draw 'ibrah' (moral lessons) from the exemplary character and deep devotion to the Quran shown by the late Nurly Sahirah. Nurly Sahirah, 23, was one of the 15 UPSI students who died on the morning of June 9 when a chartered bus from Jertih heading to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak, overturned following a collision with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash injured 33 others, including the bus driver and co-driver, as well as the other vehicle's driver and three passengers. Earlier today, Mohd Na'im visited the families of five UPSI students who lost their lives, as well as five others who were injured in the tragic incident. He presented financial contributions of RM7,500 to each bereaved family and RM4,000 to each injured student. He explained that the assistance for the families of the deceased comprised RM5,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation (YAPEIM), RM1,100 from the Musa'adah Fund, a collaboration between the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) and the Malaysia Waqf Foundation and RM400 from the Federal Territories Zakat Collection Centre (PPZ-MAIWP). For the injured students, the contribution included RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (MAIWP), RM1,000 from YAPEIM, RM600 from the Musa'adah Fund (JAKIM-YWM) and RM400 from PPZ-MAIWP. 'For the remaining families and victims whom we could not visit today, insya-Allah, the contributions will be delivered in stages as soon as possible through the relevant agencies,' he said, adding that each family and victim visited today also received a food basket worth RM150 contributed through the Musa'adah Fund JAKIM. - Bernama
