15 Students Dead, 27 Injured in Malaysian Bus Crash: Driver Remanded

A tragic bus accident in Gerik, Perak, Malaysia, claimed the lives of 15 university students and injured 27 others on June 9th, 2025. The accident occurred around 1 AM on the East-West Highway. The bus, traveling from Terengganu to the University of Sultan Idris (UPSI) campus in Tanjung Malim, collided with a Perodua Alza. Police Chief Datuk Noor Hisham Nooruddin confirmed that the bus driver, a 40-year-old man, will be remanded after his discharge from Taiping Hospital. "The investigation is underway under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987," stated Datuk Noor Hisham in a press conference on Monday. The investigation includes examining allegations that the bus was speeding. The incident serves as a tragic reminder of road safety concerns.