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Air India Plane Crashes In Ahmadabad

Jun 12, 2025

An Air India flight has crashed shortly after taking off from the Gujerati city of Ahmadabad.  

242 people were on the flight to London when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner lost altitude and went down in a residential area near the airport.  

For now, the fate of the passengers and crew is still unconfirmed. 

According to Air India, there were 169 Indian passengers on board, as well as 61 British, Portuguese and Canadian nationals.  

Meanwhile, all flights to and from Ahmadabad have been suspended until further notice. 

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A special task force has highlighted several recommendations in its interim report into last month's fatal crash involving a lorry and FRU transport vehicle.  

According to its interim report, the task force highlighted the need to beef up enforcement of existing rules, including load limits.  

This is in addition to having regular safety and maintenance audits.  

It also proposed a centralised monitoring system for commercial vehicles, that includes technologies such as GPS, dashboard cameras, and real-time tracking systems. 

In addition, the report also told all government agencies and departments to fully comply with safety regulations, including the mandatory use of seat belts in government-owned vehicles. 

Among other things, the report said that the lorry involved in the incident was carrying nearly double its maximum weight limit at the time of the crash.  

Meanwhile, the FRU truck lacked safety features including seatbelts in its rear cabin.  

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The PM is proposing a higher starting salary of RM3,000 for TVET graduates.  

According to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, it's better to reflect their skills and job marketability.  

The Prime Minister adds that the government is also considering setting up a TVET Commission. 

It's to further strengthen the transformation of TVET education, which has become increasingly popular among students.  

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A Form Five student has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his mother and elder brother to death in Bukit Rambai, Melaka this morning. 

Cops say the attack also left the suspect's younger brother seriously injured. 

Authorities believe the 17-year-old suspect had lashed out due to pressure from his studies. 

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The Transport Minister says the bus company linked with the recent accident that killed 15 UPSI students COULD be prosecuted for operational negligence.  

The company has already had its operating permits revoked, after it allegedly leased its bus permit to a third party, and failed to activate the vehicle's GPS tracking system.  

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The Consumers Association of Penang has proposed banning overnight journeys for buses. 

It reckons this can reduce the risk of accidents due to factors including driver fatigue and microsleep.   

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