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Sinar Daily
4 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Gerik bus crash: Last meal together before fatal journey
The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. 09 Jun 2025 12:57pm Families are left grappling with the sudden loss of loved ones, and a university community mourns the loss of its promising students. - Bernama photos GERIK -- "Wan Nur Suhaila cooked mi celup for our entire family last night,' recalled Wan Muhammad Sham Wan Muhammad, 31, fighting back tears as he remembered his sister's final act of love before tragedy struck. His sister, Wan Nur Suhaila, 22, a fourth-semester literature student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), was among 15 people killed in a horrific bus crash on the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early this morning. The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. - Bernama photo The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. "She was the sixth of nine siblings. All of us were home to celebrate Aidiladha together. She showed no unusual behaviour and even cooked for us before returning to Tanjung Malim. We had no idea it would be our last meal together,' he said when met at the Forensic Unit of Gerik Hospital. Wan Muhammad Sham said their mother alerted the family about the crash at around 3.30am, prompting them to rush to Gerik Hospital, only to be met with devastating news. Meanwhile, another UPSI student, Nur Irdina Huri, 22, who survived the crash, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the accident. A student of early childhood education, she said the bus was descending a hilly stretch when it began to emit a burning smell, swayed uncontrollably and appeared to be speeding. "I wasn't asleep at the time. It all happened so fast. I managed to escape through a small hole in the bus, but it was too dark - I couldn't help my friends who were calling for help,' she said. Nur Irdina sustained injuries to her waist and a sprained ankle. Earlier, the Hulu Perak District Operations Control Centre (PKOD) of the Civil Defence Force (APM) confirmed that 15 individuals died in the crash. The emergency call from Gerik Hospital was received at 1.10am. As investigations continue, families are left grappling with the sudden loss of loved ones, and a university community mourns the loss of its promising students. - BERNAMA More Like This
New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- New Straits Times
UPSI student who died in crash cooked mee celup for family a day earlier
GERIK: One of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a crash on the East-West Highway this morning cooked mee celup for her family yesterday. Wan Muhammad Sham Wan Muhammad, 31, brother of Wan victim Wan Nur Suhaila, 22, said she was her usual cheerful self yesterday. He said his sister went back to their kampung for Hari Raya Aidiladha. "This time, all nine siblings returned to celebrate. "She cooked mee celup for all of us before she returned to Tanjung Malim," he said at Gerik Hospital's Forensic Unit here today. Wan Muhammad Sham said he received news of the accident about 3.30am from his mother and immediately rushed to Gerik Hospital with family members. "When we received the news, we did not know the condition of the victims. "When we arrived here, we found out that my sister was one of those killed." Wan Muhammad Sham said Wan Nur Suhaila was the sixth of nine siblings and was in her fourth semester studying literature at UPSI.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
Gerik Crash: Last meal together before fatal journey
GERIK: 'Wan Nur Suhaila cooked mi celup for our entire family last night,' recalled Wan Muhammad Sham Wan Muhammad, 31, fighting back tears as he remembered his sister's final act of love before tragedy struck. His sister, Wan Nur Suhaila, 22, a fourth-semester literature student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), was among 15 people killed in a horrific bus crash on the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early this morning. The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. 'She was the sixth of nine siblings. All of us were home to celebrate Aidiladha together. She showed no unusual behaviour and even cooked for us before returning to Tanjung Malim. We had no idea it would be our last meal together,' he said when met at the Forensic Unit of Gerik Hospital. Wan Muhammad Sham said their mother alerted the family about the crash at around 3.30 am, prompting them to rush to Gerik Hospital, only to be met with devastating news. Meanwhile, another UPSI student, Nur Irdina Huri, 22, who survived the crash, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the accident. A student of early childhood education, she said the bus was descending a hilly stretch when it began to emit a burning smell, swayed uncontrollably, and appeared to be speeding. 'I wasn't asleep at the time. It all happened so fast. I managed to escape through a small hole in the bus, but it was too dark - I couldn't help my friends who were calling for help,' she said. Nur Irdina sustained injuries to her waist and a sprained ankle. Earlier, the Hulu Perak District Operations Control Centre (PKOD) of the Civil Defence Force (APM) confirmed that 15 individuals died in the crash. The emergency call from Gerik Hospital was received at 1.10 am. As investigations continue, families are left grappling with the sudden loss of loved ones, and a university community mourns the loss of its promising students.
The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
Last meal together before fatal journey
GERIK: 'Wan Nur Suhaila cooked mi celup for our entire family last night,' recalled Wan Muhammad Sham Wan Muhammad, 31, fighting back tears as he remembered his sister's final act of love before tragedy struck. His sister, Wan Nur Suhaila, 22, a fourth-semester literature student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), was among 15 people killed in a horrific bus crash on the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early this morning. The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. 'She was the sixth of nine siblings. All of us were home to celebrate Aidiladha together. She showed no unusual behaviour and even cooked for us before returning to Tanjung Malim. We had no idea it would be our last meal together,' he said when met at the Forensic Unit of Gerik Hospital. Wan Muhammad Sham said their mother alerted the family about the crash at around 3.30 am, prompting them to rush to Gerik Hospital, only to be met with devastating news. Meanwhile, another UPSI student, Nur Irdina Huri, 22, who survived the crash, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the accident. A student of early childhood education, she said the bus was descending a hilly stretch when it began to emit a burning smell, swayed uncontrollably, and appeared to be speeding. 'I wasn't asleep at the time. It all happened so fast. I managed to escape through a small hole in the bus, but it was too dark - I couldn't help my friends who were calling for help,' she said. Nur Irdina sustained injuries to her waist and a sprained ankle. Earlier, the Hulu Perak District Operations Control Centre (PKOD) of the Civil Defence Force (APM) confirmed that 15 individuals died in the crash. The emergency call from Gerik Hospital was received at 1.10 am. As investigations continue, families are left grappling with the sudden loss of loved ones, and a university community mourns the loss of its promising students.
Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Gerik bus crash: UPSI student prepared final meal of ‘mi celup' for family before fatal journey
GERIK, June 9 — 'Wan Nur Suhaila cooked mi celup for our entire family last night,' recalled Wan Muhammad Sham Wan Muhammad, 31, fighting back tears as he remembered his sister's final act of love before tragedy struck. His sister, Wan Nur Suhaila, 22, a fourth-semester literature student at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), was among 15 people killed in a horrific bus crash on the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early this morning. The accident, involving a bus carrying UPSI students and another vehicle, has sent shockwaves across the country, shattering the dreams of a young woman described by her brother as cheerful and friendly. 'She was the sixth of nine siblings. All of us were home to celebrate Aidiladha together. She showed no unusual behaviour and even cooked for us before returning to Tanjung Malim. We had no idea it would be our last meal together,' he said when met at the Forensic Unit of Gerik Hospital. Wan Muhammad Sham said their mother alerted the family about the crash at around 3.30 am, prompting them to rush to Gerik Hospital, only to be met with devastating news. Meanwhile, another UPSI student, Nur Irdina Huri, 22, who survived the crash, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the accident. A student of early childhood education, she said the bus was descending a hilly stretch when it began to emit a burning smell, swayed uncontrollably, and appeared to be speeding. 'I wasn't asleep at the time. It all happened so fast. I managed to escape through a small hole in the bus, but it was too dark — I couldn't help my friends who were calling for help,' she said. Nur Irdina sustained injuries to her waist and a sprained ankle. Earlier, the Hulu Perak District Operations Control Centre (PKOD) of the Civil Defence Force (APM) confirmed that 15 individuals died in the crash. The emergency call from Gerik Hospital was received at 1.10 am. As investigations continue, families are left grappling with the sudden loss of loved ones, and a university community mourns the loss of its promising students. — Bernama
