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Daily Express
2 days ago
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- Daily Express
Ban on night travel for university students among proposals submitted to MOHE after UPSI tragedy, says minister
Published on: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 11, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. — Bernama pic PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has received various recommendations from relevant parties on measures to prevent tragedies like the crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, early Monday morning. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. Advertisement 'Some have suggested that university students and undergraduates should travel during the day rather than at night, to enhance safety,' he told the media after the 'Luncheon Talk with Editors' session, in conjunction with the Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, at his ministry, here, yesterday. Zambry also said that he had been informed of a separate accident involving an express bus, early yesterday morning, which reportedly had students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) among its passengers. 'I only received information about the accident this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries,' he said. In the tragic incident early Monday morning, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Meanwhile, media reported that 28 passengers, including 13 UMPSA students, survived after their express bus crashed into the rear of a trailer at KM161.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT), eastbound, shortly after midnight Monday night. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Sinar Daily
2 days ago
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- Sinar Daily
Express bus with 13 UMPSA students crashes into trailer on LPT
The accident occurred when the bus, driven by a 38-year-old man in the left lane, collided with the rear of a trailer moving in the same direction. The condition of the express bus carrying 28 passengers, including UMPSA students. Photo courtesy of the police. The accident involving an express bus and a trailer in Maran early Tuesday morning. Photo courtesy of the police. No injuries have been reported. Photo courtesy of the police. KUANTAN – A total of 13 students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) were involved in an accident between the express bus they were travelling in and a trailer at Kilometre 161.5 of the East Coast Expressway (LPT) heading east near Maran early Tuesday morning. UMPSA vice-chancellor Professor Dr Yatimah Alias said the students were travelling by bus from the Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) to the Gambang campus when the accident occurred at around 1am. "So far, no injuries have been reported and all students safely arrived at campus around 4am via a replacement bus provided by the bus operator," she said in a media statement on Tuesday. She said upon arrival at the UMPSA Gambang Mosque, the students were immediately assisted by the university with food, emotional support and temporary accommodation for the seven students based at the Pekan campus. The student support operation was led by UMPSA Fellowship Institution chairman Nasrul Salim Pakheri and Student Representative Council (MPP) president Muhammad Haykal Halid. "UMPSA also provided aid packs containing instant food and basic necessities to ensure the students' welfare continues to be cared for," she added. According to Dr Yatimah, the university places great emphasis on student safety and wellbeing and urges students to always be cautious when travelling, especially during festive seasons and semester breaks. Meanwhile, Maran district police chief Superintendent Wong Kim Wai said the accident occurred when the bus, driven by a 38-year-old man in the left lane, collided with the rear of a trailer moving in the same direction. "A total of 28 passengers and the bus driver were unharmed. The 40-year-old trailer driver and his 25-year-old assistant were also not injured," he said. He added that the case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, and all bus passengers were transferred to another vehicle to continue their journey to Kuantan.
Malay Mail
2 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Ban on night travel for university students among proposals submitted to MOHE after UPSI tragedy, says minister
PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has received various recommendations from relevant parties on measures to prevent tragedies like the crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, early Monday morning. Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. 'Some have suggested that university students and undergraduates should travel during the day rather than at night, to enhance safety,' he told the media after the 'Luncheon Talk with Editors' session, in conjunction with the Asean-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, at his ministry, here, yesterday. Zambry also said that he had been informed of a separate accident involving an express bus, early yesterday morning, which reportedly had students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) among its passengers. 'I only received information about the accident this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries,' he said. In the tragic incident early Monday morning, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Meanwhile, media reported that 28 passengers, including 13 UMPSA students, survived after their express bus crashed into the rear of a trailer at KM161.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT), eastbound, shortly after midnight Monday night. — Bernama
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Restricting night travel among proposals to MOHE after UPSI bus tragedy
PUTRAJAYA:The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has received various recommendations from relevant parties on measures to prevent tragedies like the crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, early yesterday morning. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. 'Some have suggested that university students and undergraduates should travel during the day rather than at night, to enhance safety,' he told the media after the 'Luncheon Talk with Editors' session, in conjunction with the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, at his ministry, here, today. Zambry also said that he had been informed of a separate accident involving an express bus, early this morning, which reportedly had students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) among its passengers. 'I only received information about the accident this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries,' he said. In the tragic incident early yesterday morning, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Meanwhile, media reported that 28 passengers, including 13 UMPSA students, survived after their express bus crashed into the rear of a trailer at KM161.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT), eastbound, shortly after midnight last night.
The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Restricting night travel among proposals after UPSI bus tragedy
PUTRAJAYA:The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has received various recommendations from relevant parties on measures to prevent tragedies like the crash which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, early yesterday morning. Its Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that among the suggestions received was a proposal for university students to travel during the day, instead of at night, to enhance safety. 'Some have suggested that university students and undergraduates should travel during the day rather than at night, to enhance safety,' he told the media after the 'Luncheon Talk with Editors' session, in conjunction with the ASEAN-Malaysia Chairmanship 2025, at his ministry, here, today. Zambry also said that he had been informed of a separate accident involving an express bus, early this morning, which reportedly had students from Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA) among its passengers. 'I only received information about the accident this morning. Fortunately, there were no injuries,' he said. In the tragic incident early yesterday morning, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Meanwhile, media reported that 28 passengers, including 13 UMPSA students, survived after their express bus crashed into the rear of a trailer at KM161.5 of the East Coast Highway (LPT), eastbound, shortly after midnight last night.
