PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased student and wished for the speedy recovery of the injured student.
In a statement posted on X, he stressed the importance of learning from such tragedies, urging the public to be cautious and avoid any form of negligence in their daily lives.
“The tragic loss of a young life serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and care in all our actions,” said the Prime Minister.
In response to the incident, the Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek confirmed that the Ministry of Education (MOE) had launched an internal inquiry to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) in relation to the accident.
This investigation runs concurrently with a police investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
According to initial reports, the driver of the vehicle accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing the car to skid and collide with the two students.
The case is being investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, which pertains to reckless driving resulting in death or injury.
The devastating accident occurred on Sunday outside the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tanjong Mas in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, where one 13-year-old student lost her life and another was critically injured.
The incident unfolded at 1:50pm near the female prayer hall of the school when a car, driven by a woman, veered off the road and struck the two students as they were walking in the area.
The deceased has been identified as Nur Fatimatul Hawa Mohd Azaudin, a Form 1 student, who died instantly from severe head injuries.
Her schoolmate sustained serious injuries and was swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The vehicle also collided with a concrete pillar of the surau (prayer hall), causing further damage.
As investigations continue, authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant and follow road safety measures to prevent such incidents.
In a heart-wrenching development, the body of the 13-year-old student, Nur Fatimatul Hawa Mohd Azaudin, was laid to rest last night.
The burial took place at the Tanah Perkuburan Islam Gayong cemetery near Taman Uda Murni in Kota Bharu at 9pm. More than 200 family members, neighbours, teachers, and fellow students gathered to pay their last respects.
The scene was marked by deep sadness as the mourners, including family members, school friends, and educators, struggled to contain their grief during the ceremony. Nur Fatimatul Hawa was buried next to her late mother, Siti Maheran Noor, who passed away five years ago.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities continuing to stress the need for road safety and caution - April 13, 2026
