US EditionGerik Bus Crash: Driver Arrested After Hospital Discharge
- The bus driver involved in a crash that killed 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris was arrested after his hospital discharge, according to Perak Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin.
- Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke warned the driver against making unverified claims regarding the bus's brake system, stating that such claims must undergo technical testing by Puspakom.
- The June 9 accident involved a bus carrying 42 passengers that lost control, resulting in 15 fatalities and several injuries.
- A total of 48 people were involved in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing, with further instructions awaited from the State Prosecution Director.
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Anthony Loke: Bus Company's Permit Revoked Immediately Following Crash That Killed 15 UPSI Students - WORLD OF BUZZ
The permit for the bus company involved in the crash along the East–West Highway (Jalan Raya Timur-Barat, JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, on June 9, which claimed the lives of 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students, has been revoked with immediate effect. Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed the decision during a special press conference earlier today (Wednesday), according to Sinar Harian. “No appeals will be entertained” L…
Gerik bus crash: MOTAC launches probe; issues inspection notices, show-cause letters to involved parties
By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, June 13: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) has started an investigation under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 (Act 482) following the Gerik-Jeli East West Highway bus accident, which killed 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students on June 9. In a statement, MOTAC said it acted immediately upon receiving the report of the accident and launched an investigation, in addition to issuing inspect…
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