Malaysia's education chief wants universities to watch student travel plans more carefully. Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir made this request after visiting families of crash victims. He visited the home of Nurly Sahirah Azman at Kampung Gong Pasir on Saturday. The minister stressed that schools must track when students organize their trips home. Universities need better communication with students about travel arrangements.
Nurly Sahirah died with 14 other university students when their bus crashed on June 9. The accident happened on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Perak state. Students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris were returning home for holidays. The chartered bus collided with another vehicle during the nighttime journey. Three university leaders joined Zambry during his visit to the victim's family.
The education ministry plans to review student travel policies after the tragedy. Officials consider changing rules to require daytime travel instead of nighttime trips. Zambry said his department examines all suggestions from social media users. The minister promised quick action on safety issues that affect student lives. Government leaders want to prevent similar accidents from happening again.
Students often rent buses together to travel home during school breaks. The minister emphasized that universities must stay informed about these student plans. Educational institutions bear responsibility for monitoring student safety during travels. Campus officials should maintain contact with students who organize group transportation. Better oversight could help prevent future tragedies on Malaysian highways.
Nurly Sahirah died with 14 other university students when their bus crashed on June 9. The accident happened on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Perak state. Students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris were returning home for holidays. The chartered bus collided with another vehicle during the nighttime journey. Three university leaders joined Zambry during his visit to the victim's family.
The education ministry plans to review student travel policies after the tragedy. Officials consider changing rules to require daytime travel instead of nighttime trips. Zambry said his department examines all suggestions from social media users. The minister promised quick action on safety issues that affect student lives. Government leaders want to prevent similar accidents from happening again.
Students often rent buses together to travel home during school breaks. The minister emphasized that universities must stay informed about these student plans. Educational institutions bear responsibility for monitoring student safety during travels. Campus officials should maintain contact with students who organize group transportation. Better oversight could help prevent future tragedies on Malaysian highways.
