Gerik bus tragedy calls for accountability and reform


WE, along with the rest of the nation, are heartbroken over the loss of the lives of 15 young students from UPSI (Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris) who perished in the devastating bus crash near Gerik, Perak.

These were sons, daughters, friends and future educators. They had dreams, and families waiting for their safe return.

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