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One of the survivors, Abdul Wafiy Kamarudin, 23, recounted the moment of the horrific accident that claimed the lives of 15 students of the Sultan Idris University of Education (UPSI) on Monday. Photo by Bernama

The father of Nurul Fatihah Abu Setaman had to remain strong for his wife and five other children, sharing that he would wait for the findings of the authorities’ investigations before making any decision to take action against the bus company. - Bernama photo

Yesterday, Loke said the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) had issued a show-cause letter to the bus operator involved in the crash at KM53 of the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik. - Bernama photo

Although it is mandatory to install and wear seat belts for all passengers of new express buses and sightseeing buses starting in 2020, after almost five years, the regulation appears to be largely ineffective, with little to no real impact. - Photo generated via Canva

Amid the tragedy, records revealed the driver had 18 unsettled traffic summonses, including several for speeding. - Bernama photo

The recent fatal bus crash involving 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students is more than just a national tragedy, it is a warning of systemic failures in Malaysia's transport safety governance, says anti-graft movement Rasuah Busters.

The condition of the express bus carrying 28 passengers, including UMPSA students. Photo courtesy of the police.

The bus was reported to have overturned, while the Perodua Alza skidded into a ditch. Photo by Bernama

Perak police chief Datuk Noor Hisam Nordin said the 40-year-old man’s blood sample was also collected for toxicology analysis at Gerik Hospital yesterday. Bernama FILE PIX

Post-mortems for these four victims have been completed at the Forensics Department of Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB). - Bernama photo