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2025 Gerik bus crash

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2025 Gerik bus crash
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Date9 June 2025 (2025-06-09)
c. 01:00 (MST)
LocationEast–West Highway, Banun, near Banding Lake, Gerik, Perak, Malaysia
Coordinates5°34′51″N 101°27′25″E / 5.5809217°N 101.4570077°E / 5.5809217; 101.4570077
Incident typeCollision
CauseSuspected human error or road condition (preliminary report; under investigation)[1]
Statistics
Vehicles2 (1 bus and 1 MPV)
Passengers46 (42 on bus, 4 in the MPV)
Crew2 (bus)
Deaths15
Injured33
DamageSevere damage to both vehicles

On 9 June 2025, 15 students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) were killed and 33 others injured when a privately chartered bus collided with an MPV along the East–West Highway near Gerik, Perak, Malaysia.[2] The bus was returning to the university's campus in Tanjong Malim after the Eid al-Adha holiday break.[3] The incident was the deadliest road accident in Malaysia since the 2013 Genting Highlands bus crash.[4]

An investigation was launched by authorities into the cause of the accident,[5] and preliminary findings found no evidence of mechanical failure, suggesting human error or road conditions as likely factors.[1] The driver of the bus, a 39-year old man was charged in court with 15 counts of dangerous driving and one count of reckless driving. He pleaded not guilty and was released on bail with strict conditions, including a driving ban and monthly police check-ins. The crash generated significant public discourse in Malaysia, with public figures and citizens across the nation expressing their condolences.[4]

Background

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East–West Highway

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Main article: East–West Highway (Malaysia)

The East-West Highway along Gerik, Perak, is a two-lane road without a central divider along most of its length.[6] It passes through hilly terrain and dense forest, with sharp bends and steep gradients. The area frequently experiences thick fog and heavy rainfall, reducing visibility and affecting vehicle control. The road is narrow and lacks key safety features such as emergency lanes and climbing lanes.[6] Street lighting is limited, particularly at night and near sharp corners.[7]

Poor maintenance around the highway further contributed to road hazards, with potholes and overgrown vegetation obstructing drivers' views. Over 70 percent of the highway was reportedly in critical condition.[8] Government resurfacing efforts have been sporadic and do not cover the entire route. The highway's structure, which is nearly 60 years old, shows extensive wear, with most past repairs consisting of temporary patchwork solutions.[6][8][6]

In 2023, the road was officially identified as requiring major upgrading and rehabilitation. In June, the government, through the Ministry of Works, allocated RM30 million for reconstruction efforts.[9] This was followed by an additional RM30 million announced by prime minister Anwar Ibrahim in August, bringing the total allocation to RM60 million.[10] Of this, RM55.73 million was used for phased upgrading works between July and August 2023.[9] These included resurfacing, bridge repairs, and improvements to street lighting and traffic signals in critical areas, based on a pavement condition assessment.

In 2024, a further RM7.2 million was allocated for continued repair works at other sections of the highway.[9]

The bus and journey

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The bus involved in the crash was a Hino RK1JSLL/J08C-TK tour bus bearing the registration plate PLD 8892, operated by Kenari Utara Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, a private limited company incorporated in Malaysia in 2008. The company holds a valid license to conduct travel and tour services. The bus was purchased in 2013 and remained legally eligible for use as a tour vehicle for another five years.[11] It had reportedly undergone routine servicing as recently as May 2025.[12] However, as it was manufactured before the implementation of post-2020 safety regulations, the bus was not equipped with passenger seat belts.[13]

The journey was privately arranged by a group of students from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) to return to their main campus in Tanjong Malim, Perak, following the end of the Eid al-Adha holiday break.[14] The students had independently chartered the bus for a long-distance interstate trip, which began in Jerteh, Terengganu, on the night of 8 June 2025.[3] A total of 44 individuals were on board the bus, comprising 42 students, the bus driver, and an attendant. The journey was expected to take approximately more than six hours, covering hundreds of kilometres along the East–West Highway.

Crash

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On the night of 8 June 2025, the bus departed from Hadhari Mosque in Jerteh at approximately 9:00 pm MST. Around 1:00 am on 9 June, the bus was traveling along the East–West Highway near Kilometre 53 of the Gerik–Jeli stretch when it crashed.[15]

Dashcam footage from a nearby vehicle revealed that the bus was speeding and attempting to overtake another car on a dark, downhill and winding section of the road.[16] The driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to flip to the left and collide with the rear of a Perodua Alza MPV that was traveling in the same direction. The impact caused the MPV, which carried four occupants, to spin and swerve into the opposite lane, while the bus veered off the road, struck roadside railings that failed to halt its momentum and overturned near a ravine.[17] Many passengers were violently ejected from the bus, landing in a ditch alongside the road.[17] Witnesses described the crash site as "chaotic and dangerous", with parts of the bus mangled and a risk of fire, which a passing driver attempted to prevent by trying to shut off the engine, though no fire ultimately broke out.[18]

At approximately 1:10 am, the incident was reported to the Hulu Perak District Operations Control Centre of the Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) by Gerik Hospital.[15] Emergency responders from various agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Fire and Rescue Departments from Gerik and Jeli, APM and medical personnel from Gerik Hospital, arrived at the scene few minutes later. Firefighters had to cut open the rear of the overturned bus to rescue trapped passengers, while rescue efforts were hampered by the terrain, darkness, and the position of the wreckage.[19] Six victims were found inside the bus and were extricated before being handed over to medical personnel for further treatment.[15] The police led traffic control and the initial investigation, coordinating closely with all involved teams to secure the area and provide aid.[citation needed]

In total, 48 individuals were involved in the crash. 13 UPSI students died at the scene, and two more victims succumbed to their injuries later at the hospital, raising the death toll to 15. The remaining 33 people sustained varying levels of injuries and were rushed to Gerik Hospital for urgent medical treatment.[citation needed]

Aftermath

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By late evening on the day of the crash, all 15 bodies were identified.[20] Most post-mortems were conducted at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh,[21] with two carried out at Gerik Hospital, where the injured victims received treatment. The four occupants of the MPV survived with less serious injuries and were treated in Baling.[22] Funerals for all the deceased were held in Jerteh with an exception for a victim in Setiu.[23]

Survivor accounts

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Several survivors shared their accounts of the moments before and after the bus overturned. Farhana Ab Aziz, 23, said that she woke at approximately 12:45 a.m. to the sound of the bus driver shouting.[24] She observed that the driver appeared "agitated".[25][26] Some students seated at the front of the bus were awake and attempting to assess the situation. Shortly afterwards, the vehicle began to swerve and subsequently overturned.[27] Farhana said that many passengers lost consciousness, while those who remained conscious searched for a way to exit.[27][24] Abdul Wafiy Kamarudin, 23, who was seated at the rear right-hand side of the bus, said that most of the fatalities occurred on the left side, which he noted had sustained "significant damage" during the rollover.[28] He and several other passengers on the right side were ejected into a roadside ditch.[29] Tuan Muhammad Adham Tuan Adnan, 21, said he had been asleep at the time of the incident.[30] Seated on the right side, third row from the back, he awoke as the bus overturned and found himself in a roadside drain.[31] He sustained a fractured shoulder joint and escaped with assistance.[32][33] He said some individuals near him were "deceased" while others were "trapped and calling for help".[32] Nurul Yusrina Yusof, 23, who also sustained a fractured shoulder, described the interior of the overturned bus as "disoriented and chaotic".[27] She reported that several passengers were screaming, some were pinned down, and others were unable to exit. Despite injuries, she said "many students attempted to assist one another".[27] Siti Nur Najihah Shihabuddin, 21, stated that she woke up as the bus began to spin. She observed blood and injured passengers trying to escape the overturned vehicle. She also reported detecting a "burning smell" before the crash.[26][34] According to her, "most students were asleep at the time". Rohadatul Aisy Mohd Zaki, 20, said she was awakened by a friend shortly before the incident. She noticed that the bus appeared to be travelling at "high speed". During the rollover, she was thrown into the middle aisle and sustained hip injuries that initially left her unable to move. A friend attempted to assist her, and she exited the bus after several minutes. She state that her friend "died while being transported to the hospital".[28]

Public reactions and tributes

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The incident sparked widespread public reaction across Malaysia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed heartfelt sympathy to the families of the victims and instructed the higher education ministry to coordinate appropriate assistance.[35] Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir announced that accommodation assistance for the victims' families was being coordinated with Ungku Omar Polytechnic in Ipoh and Gerik Community College.[36] Zambry also contributed his one month's salary as a gesture of solidarity. UPSI responded by establishing a special operations room to publish updates related to the accident and to handle inquiries from the victims' families and the public.[37]

On 16 June, the higher education ministry held a Majlis Tahlil Perdana ('Grand Memorial Prayer') to commemorate the victims of the crash. The ceremony was attended by over 1,500 individuals, including the higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir, Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad and chief secretary to the government Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar. During the event, more than RM2 million in contributions — collected from various agencies and corporate bodies — were presented to be channelled to the families of the deceased and those who were injured. A special fund, known as "Tabung KPT Prihatin", administered by UPSI, was established to assist the families and victims affected by the crash. As of 16 June, the fund collected RM1.7 million, contributed by over 40 public and private higher education institutions, including polytechnics, community colleges, state government agencies, financial institutions, and corporate entities. The fund was disbursed in stages to eligible recipients and was closed on 20 June.

Perak's ruler Nazrin Shah emphasised the need for "preventative measures to avoid future tragedies".[38] Religious affairs minister Mohd Na'im Mokhtar described the students as fi sabilillah ('for the cause of Allah') emphasising their status as "seekers of knowledge in the path of Allah, which in Islam is a highly regarded pursuit." Law minister Azalina Othman Said said that "companies as a whole must be held accountable — not just bus drivers — when accidents occur due to managerial negligence or failure to comply with safety standards." She emphasised the need for legislation similar to the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 in the United Kingdom to be introduced in Malaysia, in order to ensure broader corporate accountability, including that of managers, engineers, and board members. According to her, "companies should not place the blame solely on lower-level employees, particularly when those individuals operate under the direction and responsibility of the organisation. Such legislation could help prevent future tragedies and ensure justice is served for victims."

The accident has sparked calls for reform to Malaysia's road safety laws through protests and on social media. The protests alleged poor enforcement of speed limits and vehicular safety standards by relevant authorities.[39][40] Many believe that "the crash should serve as a crucial lesson in re-evaluating road safety measures, particularly concerning road furniture such as guardrails." Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness and safety of existing infrastructure. There is an increasing view that "certain types of road furniture may, in fact, exacerbate the severity of accidents, rather than mitigate them — potentially increasing the risk of serious injury or loss of life." It has been suggested that "the relevant authorities should explore the adoption of safer and more suitable technologies, especially if it is found that some existing infrastructure is outdated or poses a hazard to road users." Prompt and comprehensive improvements are seen as essential to safeguard public safety, without being hindered by bureaucratic delays or the need for lengthy budget approvals. Meanwhile, the Fire and Rescue Department reviewed the need to establish an additional station along the crash-prone route near Gerik, due to the absence of a dedicated fire and rescue station in the area. In emergency situations, assistance currently has to come from the Gerik and Baling stations, which may take time to reach the location.

Social media platforms such as X were flooded with messages of condolences, with the hashtags #UPSIberduka ('UPSI in mourning'), #TragediGerik ('Gerik tragedy'), #DoaUntukUPSI ('prayers for UPSI'), and #AlFatihah becoming widely used among Malaysian users.[41] Prayer gatherings and tahlil ceremonies were organised at mosques and institutions of higher education across the country. In addition to emotional support, several government agencies, non-governmental organisations and public bodies — including the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) — announced initiatives to provide both moral and financial assistance to the families of the deceased and injured. The student representative council of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) raised RM290,651 through contributions from 18,927 individuals which was distributed to the families of the victims and the students affected by the crash. UPSI Vice-Chancellor Md Amin Md Taff emphasised the importance of ensuring that students injured in the accident in Gerik are not left behind in their studies and receive full academic support, calling on deans and lecturers to assist the affected students, including those currently receiving treatment in hospital or recovering at home, by making use of the existing flexible learning system. Meanwhile, more than 200 individuals attended the blood donation centre at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital, following reports of a shortage of blood types A and B. The hospital had appealed to the public to donate blood to help meet the needs of patients involved in the crash.

On 9 June, a Facebook account under the name "Khalid Yunus" was alleged to have uploaded a post considered offensive in connection with the crash. Following a police report lodged two days later regarding the matter, the police recorded a statement from a teacher to assist with the investigation. The case was investigated under Section 504 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Investigation

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Following the crash, a multi-agency investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the incident.

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) announced the formation of a special task force to probe the crash in collaboration with the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), the Road Transport Department (JPJ), the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), and other relevant authorities.[5] Initial investigations revealed that the bus overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza.[42] Survivors reported smelling a "burning odour" and said that the bus was speeding.[15] The following day, the injured bus driver said that the vehicle's brakes had failed and that he had attempted to avoid hitting four other vehicles before colliding with the MPV.[43]

Transport minister Anthony Loke warned the bus driver not to make premature claims about the cause of the crash.[44] He emphasised that "the cause of the accident had not yet been established" and that "it could be attributed either to road conditions or driver error".[44] The crash site was reportedly "dark at night and located in a highland area often shrouded in mist".[45][44] Loke confirmed that a detailed investigation was underway and said that the bus's braking system had already been examined by Puspakom.[44] He cautioned against accepting the driver's statements at face value, saying that "mechanical tests would confirm the validity of his claims".[45] Loke also mentioned that dashcam footage had surfaced showing the bus speeding while overtaking and that an audit of the bus company revealed a failure to meet safety standards.[46]

The driver's prior offences became a factor in the investigation. It was found that the bus driver had 18 traffic summonses; 13 of which were for speeding.[47][48][49] The remaining summonses included one for a previous accident, three for failing to wear a seatbelt, and one for a missing third brake light. Meanwhile, the bus itself had 21 traffic offences, with 16 already adjudicated and five still under investigation.[48][49] According to police, the special task force would conduct a thorough investigation covering the driver's record, background, conduct, and employment history.[5] They confirmed that the charges could be brought against the driver once the investigation is complete.[50]

On 11 June, the police had recorded statements from 18 individuals to assist in the investigation. These included 13 surviving UPSI students who had been discharged from hospital, the driver of the MPV involved in the collision, a forensic doctor from Gerik Hospital, the MPV driver's wife (still receiving treatment), and a dashcam owner whose footage went viral.[51][52][53] However, the police had yet to obtain a statement from the bus driver as he remained hospitalised. A remand application would be submitted once he was discharged.[54] Blood samples from the driver had been sent to the chemistry department for analysis.[54] Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin confirmed that the police were working closely with JPJ, the chemistry department, the public works department (JKR), and the Bukit Aman forensics division to conduct a detailed investigation.[54] The dashcam footage was also being analysed by experts to confirm its authenticity, as the video's quality was unclear.[55][56] On 12 June, the 39-year-old driver was detained after being discharged from Taiping Hospital and would be investigated under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving causing death.[57] The driver, who only sustained injuries to his hand, is scheduled to be charged the following day at the Magistrates' Court in Gerik.[50][58][59]

In a related development, claims circulated on social media suggesting that the operating company, Syarikat Kenari Utara, had hired a lorry driver as a substitute for the bus trip. However, the company denied these allegations.[60] The company's operations officer, Mohd Nazri Nawi, claimed that the replacement driver had "extensive experience operating express buses and a clean record free from any criminal or drug-related offences". He said that the original driver was on leave due to family matters, and the company had conducted "thorough screening" before appointing a replacement driver from another bus company.[61] That said, preliminary investigations revealed that the company had breached various permit conditions and regulations set by the authorities. Loke revealed that the permit holder had illegally sublet the vehicle permit to a third party without approval and had failed to ensure the vehicle's GPS system was functioning.[46] These were identified as two serious violations of the land public transport agency's permit requirements.[62] The permit owner, registered in Kedah, had leased the permit to an individual from Kelantan for a monthly fee of RM500.[63]

As a result of these breaches, the company's operating license and all associated vehicle permits were immediately revoked.[64][46] On 11 June, police recorded a statement from the company owner, and statements were also taken from 18 other witnesses, including students from UPSI.[65][66] On 12 June, Loke further revealed that the company had failed to comply with all seven mandatory components of the safety inspection and audit.[67][68] These failures included the absence of a safety supervisor, inadequate GPS monitoring of drivers, failure to adhere to driving time limits and rest periods, lack of an emergency response plan, and the absence of a hotline.[62] He instructed the Road Transport Department to open an investigation paper into the company, with legal action pending — including the possibility of prosecuting the company owner for failing to adhere to safety and operational regulations.[69] Loke emphasised that "even if the operator is not the driver, they still bear full responsibility in ensuring the safe operation of their bus company."[62]

On 13 June, Mohd Amirul Fadhil Zulkifli, the 39-year-old bus driver, was arraigned in the Gerik Magistrates' Court. The incident resulted in the deaths of 15 students, where he faced 15 charges of dangerous driving under Section 41(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987, in addition to one charge of reckless and dangerous driving under Section 42(1) of the same Act. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The court granted bail in the amount of RM19,000 for all charges, with one surety required. Several conditions were imposed as part of the bail arrangement. These included mandatory monthly reporting to the nearest police station, a prohibition against contacting or harassing any of the victims or prosecution witnesses, a ban on making public statements regarding the ongoing case, and the immediate suspension of the accused's driving licence for all classes. The case has been scheduled for mention on 14 July. The following day, it was reported that Mohd Amirul had posted bail and was released from custody on the evening of 13 June. On the same day, Puspakom announced the findings of its preliminary technical report regarding the crash. The investigation, conducted on 10 June at the Gerik district police headquarters and attended by a panel of experienced PUSPAKOM technical officers and police investigators, revealed that the bus had undergone regular and mostly successful inspections since 2013, with the latest inspection on 13 April 2025 showing full compliance with regulatory standards. Technical examinations found that the braking system, steering components, tyres, and suspension system were largely in good working order at the time of inspection. Brake efficiency exceeded the minimum requirement, tyre tread depths were within safe limits, and steering components showed no signs of wear or malfunction. Although one leaf spring was broken and one shock absorber was found detached, these damages were assessed to have likely resulted from the impact of the collision and not as a contributing cause. The physical damage to the vehicle was extensive, with major structural deformities including a crushed roof, missing doors, shattered glass panels, broken pillars, and severe deformation to both the front and rear body sections. Despite the extent of the damage, Puspakom concluded that there was no evidence of mechanical failure that could have directly caused the crash, pointing instead to other possible contributing factors such as human factors or road conditions.[1] On 16 June, JPJ announced an immediate suspension of the bus driver's vocational driving licence which would remain in effect until the conclusion of the investigation. JPJ has also opened an investigation file on the bus operating company and the company holding the operational permit lease.

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