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UPSI Crash: No Signs Of Mechanical Failure

Jun 15, 2025

Human error or road conditions are likely to be among the causes of the recent bus crash that killed 15 UPSI students.

The Transport Ministry says inspections on the bus have revealed no signs of brake failure or other mechanical faults.

It adds that PUSPAKOM inspections show all brake components were in good condition.

This contradicts an earlier claim by the bus driver, who had alleged that his brakes were not working at the time of the crash.

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Wisma Putra has issued a travel advisory for Iran, Iraq and Jordan.

Its urging Malaysians to postpone all non-essential trips to these countries amid the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.

Meanwhile, MARA is advising its sponsored students in Jordan to remain vigilant…while the relevant officials have also been directed to keep a close eye on the scholars.

This, as Iran and Israel launched a fresh wave of missile attacks on each other overnight, sparking fears of a wider conflict.

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The government has announced a 30 million ringgit allocation to help media organisations adapt to the changes of the digital era.

The amount is one of the largest single sums for the local media industry.

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The MACC has seized 141 million ringgit worth of domestic assets, and has also traced a further 15 million overseas…as part of its probe into misappropriation of funds meant for a Klang Valley highway project.

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The Higher Education Ministry says several local universities need to review and upgrade their programs…to bring them in line with current developments, particularly in the field of AI.

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Elsewhere, the death toll from the Air India crash in Ahmedabad has risen to at least 279…nearly 40 of whom were victims on the ground.