THE King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, have extended their heartfelt condolences to the families of the 15 individuals who perished in a devastating bus crash along Jalan Jeli-Grik in the early hours of this morning.
In an official statement, Their Majesties conveyed their sorrow over the incident and offered prayers for the victims and their grieving families.
"We also pray for victims currently receiving treatment in the hospital a speedy recovery," the statement read.
The accident occurred near Tasik Banding, Perak, involving a Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) student bus and a Perodua Alza multi-purpose vehicle (MPV). A total of 33 people sustained injuries, with reports of broken limbs and other trauma.
According to the Civil Defence Force (APM), the Banun Disaster Operations Control Centre received an emergency call at approximately 1.10am. Responders arrived on the scene at 2.11am to find the UPSI bus overturned and the Alza severely damaged.
Medical personnel transported the injured to Gerik Hospital for further treatment. It is understood that the bus had been travelling from Jerteh at the time of the crash.
The Royal Malaysia Police have confirmed that an investigation into the cause of the incident is currently underway. - June 9, 2025
