Police Urge Restraint from Bus Driver in Fatal Gerik Accident

A bus accident occurred in Gerik, Perak, Malaysia on June 9th, 2025, resulting in casualties. The Perak Police Chief, Datuk Noor Hisam, urged the 39-year-old bus driver, currently hospitalized in Taiping, to refrain from making public statements. "We advise against releasing any statements as this could impede our investigation," he stated in a press conference. Eighteen witnesses, including students from Universiti Sultan Idris, have given statements. The police are awaiting the driver's discharge from the hospital before taking his statement. The bus has been sent to the Bukit Aman Forensic Department for analysis. This accident highlights the importance of a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident and prevent future tragedies.