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The chartered bus driver in the fatal crash that killed 15 UPSI students on the East-West Highway near Gerik is awaiting an operation for his broken left arm at the Taiping Hospital in Perak as of June 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Gerik crash: Bus driver apologises, denies speeding after viral video claims, says brakes failed

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Security guards do not have the authority or right to request, hold or scan the identity card (MyKad) of the public, according to the National Registration Department (NRD). — Picture by Farhan Najib

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National men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong has been advised to seek support and not go through his recovery journey alone, following confirmation that he will undergo surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. — Bernama pic

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the PH coalition is fortunate to have Umno and Barisan Nasional as partners in government. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke testing out the Rapid On-Demand van service in Penang on June 10, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

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The transport minister calls on Penang Port to enhance its terminal capacity and emerge as a key regional home port. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he will raise the issue of road safety and infrastructure improvements along the East-West Highway at the Cabinet meeting on June 11, 2025. — Picture by Opalyn Mok

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Transport minister wants bus firm audit, study on highway fixes after Gerik crash that killed 15 UPSI students

The government is expanding the Sales Tax rates and Service Tax starting July 1, 2025, to strengthen the country’s fiscal position and improve support for public welfare. — Unsplash pic

Money / 18 h ago

Tax experts say expanded SST key step towards strengthening Malaysia’s finances

The Harimau Malaya squad in training on June 9, 2025, in preparation for their second Group F match in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers against Vietnam at the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil tonight. — Bernama pic

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Bukit Jalil braces for 60,000 fans tonight as Malaysia takes on Vietnam in Asian Cup Qualifier

The chartered bus driver in the fatal crash that killed 15 UPSI students on the East-West Highway near Gerik is still warded with hand injuries at the Taiping Hospital in Perak and has yet to provide his statement as of June 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Police to question bus driver after hospital release, remand request to wait

Anthony Loke said the Transport Ministry is considering compulsory dashboard cameras and seatbelt sensors for buses due to poor road safety compliance among operators. — File picture by Hari Anggara

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Dashcams, seatbelt sensors may be mandatory: Transport minister eyes stricter bus safety rules after deadly crash

Mohamad Khairul Azmi Ithnin was charged with murdering his wife Iecah Junus on June 2, 2025, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. — Bernama pic

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The service tax will be expanded to include services such as construction services, which would see a 6.0 per cent service tax applied to providers exceeding RM1.5 million in annual revenue. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

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In April, Honda announced the largest auto investment in Canada's history with a new US$11 billion EV battery and vehicle assembly plant. — Reuters pic

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Honda Malaysia recalls 87,490 units of vehicles for fuel pump replacement

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Malaysia / 11 h ago

UPSI bus crash: Azalina calls for corporate manslaughter law to punish deadly negligence

The government should consider introducing a new law to hold companies liable for serious safety failures that result in loss of life, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. — Bernama pic

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 — The government should consider introducing a new law to hold companies liable for serious safety failures that result in loss of life, according to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.She cited the United Kingdom’s Corporate Manslaughter...

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A total of 15 victims injured in the crash involving a bus carrying Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students and a Perodua Alza along Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) near Tasik Banding, Gerik, yesterday are still being treated in hospital while 18 others have been discharged. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Fifteen victims of UPSI bus crash still being treated in hospital, says Perak health director

Magistrate Ling Hui Chuan allowed the application by police prosecuting officer Insp Nur Shafiqa Nyaie Ilin for the accused, Lance Corporal Genesis Nitchell David Reddy, 30. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 10 h ago

Court sets July 9 mention for Bukit Aman traffic cop charged in fatal roadside shooting in Kuching

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the PH coalition is fortunate to have Umno and Barisan Nasional as partners in government. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 13 h ago

PM Anwar says reforms in governance take time, needs support beyond Pakatan

Anthony Loke said the Transport Ministry is considering compulsory dashboard cameras and seatbelt sensors for buses due to poor road safety compliance among operators. — File picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Dashcams, seatbelt sensors may be mandatory: Transport minister eyes stricter bus safety rules after deadly crash

The transport minister calls on Penang Port to enhance its terminal capacity and emerge as a key regional home port. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Loke: Cruise tourism to fuel Malaysia’s economy, with Penang primed as regional home port

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged content creators and social media users to exercise caution and uphold proper etiquette, when sharing or producing content related to the tragic accident which claimed the lives of 15 UPSI students in Gerik. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Be mindful when sharing content on UPSI crash, Fahmi tells social media users

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek speaks at a news conference at USM in Penang on June 10, 2025. — Bernama pic

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Education Ministry pledges swift aid after Cheras school fire, awaiting full report

A low-resolution image captures a saltwater crocodile swimming in the waters off Bohey Dulang Island in the Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Sabah, forcing a four-day closure of the tourist attraction until June 13, 2025. — Picture from Facebook/Sabah Parks

Malaysia / 12 h ago

Croc alert: Sabah Parks closes popular island off Semporna for four days after sighting

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