UUM Student Council Raises Nearly RM300,000 For UPSI Bus Accident Victims

Universiti Utara Malaysia: Universiti Utara Malaysia's Student Representative Council (UUM MPP) has raised RM290,651 to be donated to the victims of the bus tragedy that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Gerik, Perak.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the collection through the Emergency Accident Fund, launched by UUM MPP, was the result of 18,927 contributors. The UUM MPP expressed its appreciation to all Malaysians for their solidarity and concern, stating that the initiative reflects a spirit of togetherness in challenging times.

The council announced that the official handover of the contribution will be announced at a later date. The statement also thanked supporters, expressing hope that the contributions would be a source of blessings.

The accident occurred on Monday when a bus carrying 42 UPSI students on its way from Jertih, Terengganu to the university's main campus in Tanjung Malim, Perak was involved in a collision with a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) carrying a family of four at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB) in Gerik.