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Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. Bernama FILE PIX

The speed of the bus involved in the crash that claimed 15 UPSI students last June was found to be nearly double the designated speed limit. Bernama FILE PIX

In the accident on June 9, 15 UPSI students died after a bus chartered from Jertih to Tanjung Malim overturned after being involved in an accident with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway (JRTB) near Tasik Banding. Bernama FILE PIX

Loke said preliminary investigations also revealed that the bus operator had failed to activate the vehicle’s Global Positioning System (GPS). - Bernama photo

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil, who is Madani Government spokesperson said each injured victim will also receive RM5,000 in similar aid. - Photo by Bernama

In the tragic incident on Monday, 15 UPSI students lost their lives when the bus they were traveling in overturned at KM53 of the East-West Highway (JRTB), near Tasik Banding, Gerik. Photo by Bernama

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

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