Bus Crash in Gerik: Police Silence Driver Amidst Investigation

Gerik Bus Accident: Police Urge Driver to Remain Silent During Investigation A bus accident in Gerik, Perak, Malaysia on June 9th, 2025, has prompted a request from local authorities for the involved driver to refrain from making public statements. The 39-year-old driver is currently recovering in a Taiping hospital. Perak Police Chief, Datuk Noor Hisham Nooruddin, stated at a press conference that releasing statements at this time could impede the ongoing investigation. "We are waiting for his release from the hospital before taking his statement," Datuk Noor Hisham explained. The investigation involves 18 witnesses, including students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI). The police have also collected dashcam footage from the accident scene for analysis. The accident has understandably caused distress among those affected, as shown in the video's footage of people comforting one another.