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Malaysia grieves as UPSI bus crash in Gerik kills 15, echoing deadly FRU accident last month
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The nation was shaken once again in the early hours today by a tragic accident that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The fatal crash occurred at 1.10 am
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Initial probe finds rear-end collision with MPV caused UPSI student bus to overturn, says Perak top cop
GERIK, June 9 — Initial investigations by the police have revealed that the fatal bus accident which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, occurred when the bus hit the rear of the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV),
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High Court dismisses committal bid by former KL Tower operator against govt, individuals, orders RM25,000 payment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The High Court here today dismissed the former operator of Kuala Lumpur Tower’s leave application to commence committal proceedings against seven individuals and the government. The former operator, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, and its
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Connectivity at Putrajaya Hospital satisfactory, minor network issues in new wing, says Fahmi
PUTRAJAYA, June 9 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said the management of Putrajaya Hospital had expressed satisfaction with the overall internet and mobile network coverage within the facility. However, he noted that concerns were raised regarding connectivity issues
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Malaysian Haj pilgrim dies in Mecca, marking tenth fatality this season
MECCA, June 9 — Another Malaysian Haj pilgrim has died in Makkah, bringing the total number of Malaysian deaths during the 1446H/2025M Haj season to ten. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar, said
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Ministry oversees aid for victims as bodies sent to HRPB and Gerik Hospital for post-mortem, says Zambry
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The remains of the 13 victims from the collision involving the bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students along the East-West Highway in Banun, Gerik, near Tasik Banding, early today have been taken to
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Kelana Jaya LRT service disrupted between Pasar Seni and Bangsar stations due to track switch disruption, repairs underway
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The Kelana Jaya Line Light Rail Transit (LRT) service experienced delays this morning following a track switch disruption between Pasar Seni and Bangsar stations. In a statement, Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd said the issue was
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Terengganu govt calls for prayers, mobilises immediate welfare aid, counselling for families affected by UPSI bus tragedy
KUALA TERENGGANU, June 9 — The Terengganu government will provide immediate assistance to the families of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students involved in the tragic crash between a bus and a multipurpose vehicle on the East–West Highway near Tasik
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‘Everyone thought I was on the bus’: Student stunned after name appears on list of victims in deadly UPSI bus crash
KOTA BARU, June 9 — A last-minute change of plans saved one Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) student from a nightmare bus ride that has claimed the lives of 15 people today. Alia, a first-year student, had returned to her
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PM extends aid to bedridden stroke-stricken couple in Kuantan
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended assistance to a husband and wife who are both bedridden after suffering strokes. The contribution was delivered on his behalf by political secretary Datuk Ahmad Farhan Fauzi,
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