Menteri Besar Moved to Tears After Fatal UPSI Student Bus Crash

IPOH, Perak – Grief and calls for road safety improvements marked the aftermath of a tragic bus accident involving Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students. Perak Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, visibly moved to tears, visited the families at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital’s forensic department on Monday. "I understand their pain," he said, offering condolences and announcing a RM1,000 contribution to each family. The accident has reignited public debate about the condition of roads in Perak, with many commenters online criticizing poor road maintenance and inadequate lighting. One commenter stated, "The road has been bad for a long time. It's full of potholes, faded lines, and no reflectors. It's pitch black at night." UPSI is providing counseling services to those affected. The incident underscores the need for improved road safety measures and infrastructure in the region.