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Police Open Probe Into Fatal Crash

Jun 09, 2025

Police have opened a full investigation into this morning’s fatal bus accident along the East West Highway, that claimed 15 lives and left 27 others injured.

Bukit Aman’s Traffic Enforcement and Investigation Department director says its still too early to determine the exact focus of the investigation.

However, updates will be provided as soon as officers are done gathering the relevant information and witness statements.

This morning’s incident occurred when the bus, carrying students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, collided with an MPV near Gerik.

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The Defence Ministry has identified several reasons behind the absence of over 200 participants from the latest edition of the National Service Training Program.

It explained that health issues and job commitments were among the top excuses.

The ministry adds that it will conduct a comprehensive assessment to resolve these issues, and to determine whether to take disciplinary action against the absentees.

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The MCMC does not collect any personal information from telecommunication companies.

The Communications Ministry clarified that the commission's request for mobile phone call data from January to March this year contains no personally identifiable details.

It adds that the move was part of efforts from telcos to help the Statistics Department collect detailed data for planning and policymaking

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Hundreds of National Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles, to help quell violent protests against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement raids.

The demonstrations have now extended into a third day.