Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Two UTeM Students

Higher Education Minister’s Condolences

Kuala Lumpur, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir extended his condolences to the families of Nurul Syafiqah Nasruddin and Nurhanis Afryna Azizan, who were killed in an accident at Kilometre 186.7 northbound of the North-South Expressway (NSE) near Jasin, Melaka, earlier today.

VICTIMS IDENTIFIED

Nurul Syafiqah and Nurhanis Afryna, both aged 19, were second- and first-year students at the Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FTMK), Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM). The tragic incident occurred when the Perodua Myvi they were travelling in skidded and crashed into a guardrail on the highway.

MINSITER’S STATEMENT

In a post on social media, Zambry said, "May the family members of both students be granted patience and strength in facing this trial. I pray that Allah SWT grants mercy to their souls and places them among the righteous." He also prayed for the swift recovery of Nur Hanis Suraya Supiyan, 20, and Azwalidiya Azman, 21, the two other UTeM students injured in the accident.

ACCIDENT DETAILS

The 6.30 am incident resulted in severe head injuries to both Nurul Syafiqah and Nurhanis Afryna, who were pronounced dead at the scene. The two injured students, driver Nur Hanis Suraya and rear passenger Azwalidiya, are currently being treated at Hospital Melaka.

CONCLUSION

The loss of two young lives is a tragedy that will be felt by the UTeM community and their families. The Higher Education Minister’s condolences are a reminder of the impact of this senseless accident. As the injured students recover, they will also have to come to terms with the loss of their friends and fellow students.

FAQS

• What happened in the accident?
  The Perodua Myvi driven by Nur Hanis Suraya skidded and crashed into a guardrail on the highway, resulting in severe head injuries to Nurul Syafiqah and Nurhanis Afryna, who were pronounced dead at the scene.
• How old were the victims?
  Nurul Syafiqah and Nurhanis Afryna were both 19 years old.
• Where are the injured students being treated?
  Nur Hanis Suraya and Azwalidiya are currently being treated at Hospital Melaka.