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In a shocking turn of events, a bus carrying pupils and teachers from Pusat Asuhan Tunas Islam (Pasti) Ampang was involved in a crash at Jalan Persiaran Universiti 1 in Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Serdang. The incident occurred at 12.18pm on Monday.
According to a statement made by Serdang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Muhamad Farid Ahmad, the bus was en route from a chocolate factory to the G2G Animal Garden at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (Maeps) at the time of the crash. The crash involved a collision with a tree within the UPM campus.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver, who has 13 previous traffic summonses registered under his name, may have dozed off due to driver fatigue and lack of sleep. It is important to note that the driver was not found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol during preliminary screening.
Dashcam footage of the incident has circulated widely on social media, showing the chaotic aftermath of the crash. A teacher and three Pasti Ampang pupils sustained injuries in the crash. Rescue efforts used hydraulic cutters, and the injured were hospitalized.
The Road Transport Department (JPJ) has announced that they will carry out a Safety Inspection and Audit (JISA) on the bus operator, and JPJ will take further action once the audit findings are available. This move follows similar actions in other recent bus crashes, where regulatory measures like safety audits and legal action against drivers have been applied to improve road safety and operator accountability.
This incident serves as a grim reminder of the importance of driver vigilance and the need for strict adherence to traffic rules and regulations. As we await the full investigation report, our thoughts are with the affected individuals and their families.
[1]: Arab News, July 30, 2025 - Deadliest crash in over a decade on Malaysian roads [2]: Malay Mail, Aug 2, 2025 - Driver jailed 7 days, fined RM8,000, disqualified from holding a driving license for 5 years in Serdang school bus crash [3]: Malay Mail, Aug 5, 2025 - Road Transport Department to carry out safety audit on Serdang school bus operator following crash
- The news report in Arab News, published on July 30, 2025, highlights the deadliest crash on Malaysian roads in over a decade.
- According to the Malay Mail report dated August 2, 2025, the driver involved in the Serdang school bus crash was jailed for 7 days, fined RM8,000, and disqualified from holding a driving license for 5 years.
- Another Malay Mail report, published on August 5, 2025, announced that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will carry out a Safety Inspection and Audit (JISA) on the Serdang school bus operator, following the crash.
- This tragic incident is a part of the general news and crime-and-justice sectors, revealing the importance of enforcing policy-and-legislation on transport and driver behaviors to ensure the safety of passengers, particularly in cases like the school bus crash.
- The car-accidents category in news may also cover this story as it emphasizes the consequences of driver fatigue and lack of safety awareness, thereby calling for increased vigilance and adherence to traffic rules to prevent such accidents in the future.
