2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Alif Satar shocked and saddened by UPSI bus crash
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer and actor Alif Satar has expressed his shock and sorrow following the tragic accident yesterday that claimed the lives of 15 people on board a Sultan Idris Educational University (UPSI) bus in Gerik, Perak.
In an Instagram video posted yesterday, Alif recounted how he and his band, The Locos, had previously performed at the university in Tanjung Malim, Perak, and were greatly appreciative of the students' support.
"The UPSI students were very supportive of us and followed our musical developments closely," he said.
"May the souls of the deceased rest in peace and be placed among the righteous. This is a very sad tragedy for Malaysia.
"On behalf of my band, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of those who died. May they stay strong in this moment of grief."
Alif also urged Malaysian motorists to drive safely and observe all road safety regulations.
The 15 UPSI students were killed in a pre-dawn crash at KM53 of the East–West Highway near Tasik Banding in Gerik.
The fatal crash occurred along a dark, downhill, and winding stretch of road.
