Grief, Not Blame: Family of UPSI Student Killed in Gerik Bus Crash Speaks Out

A fatal bus accident in Gerik, Malaysia, claimed the life of a young UPSI student, Nor Dalila Farhana. Her family, speaking exclusively to Malaysia Gazette from their home in Kampung Tok Dor, Jerteh, Terengganu, expressed their profound sorrow but refused to place blame. "We don't want to blame anyone," said Nur Fazila, Nor Dalila's aunt. "We accept this as fate." The accident occurred on June 9th, 2025, around 1 PM, leaving the community in mourning. The family was only notified several hours later, highlighting the communication challenges following such events. The grandmother, Che Dayang, recounted receiving the devastating news at 7 PM. "Her father called and said, 'Your granddaughter is gone,'" she said, her voice thick with emotion. The video shows the family's emotional distress and the extensive damage to the bus. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.