Offering condolences: Zambry (left) embracing Azman Mohamad, father of Nurly Sahirah, who was among the 15 UPSI students who perished in a road accident on the East-West Highway on June 9. — Bernama
JERTIH: Higher learning institutions (IPTs) must closely monitor any initiatives taken independently by their students, including chartering tour buses to return to their hometowns during the holiday season, said Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
The Higher Education Minister said such oversight is crucial to prevent any untoward incidents involving students.
“I urge universities to maintain communication and monitor any self-initiated plans by students,” he told reporters after visiting the home of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang here yesterday.
Also present were Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Zamri Ibrahim and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Fadzli Adam, as reported by Bernama.
Nurly Sahirah was among 15 UPSI students who perished in a road accident involving a chartered bus and a car on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding in Gerik, Perak, on June 9.
Zambry also said the ministry is reviewing various views and suggestions for improvement following the accident, including proposals to schedule student travel during the day instead of at night.
“We take note of all the concerns raised, especially on social media, to prevent any untoward incidents,” he said.
He added that the ministry remains committed to acting swiftly and decisively in addressing student-related issues, especially those involving loss of life.
