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Malay Mail
19-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Johor exco: Six pupils still hospitalised after school van overturns on pothole-hit road in JB
JOHOR BAHRU, July 19 — Six out of 10 pupils injured in a school van accident on Jalan Abdul Samad here remain warded at Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA), the Johor state government reportedly said. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the remaining four pupils were discharged and allowed to return home yesterday evening. 'The six pupils still at HSA are undergoing follow-up treatment. All of them are reported to be in stable condition and under close medical observation,' he said. 'Meanwhile, six others — students of SMK Mohd Khalid and SMK Aminuddin Baki — escaped unharmed or with only minor injuries,' he was quoted saying by Utusan Malaysia. All 10 victims who were hospitalised were identified as pupils of SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, he said. Aznan said the authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the incident, with possible causes under review include negligence or technical failure. Aznan said he had been in direct contact with state Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh to discuss follow-up measures and long-term solutions to prevent future incidents. 'Our priority now is to ensure all affected students receive the necessary care and monitoring to prevent such incidents from happening again,' he said. Yesterday, it was reported that the school bus they were in flipped and overturned after hitting an open pothole along Jalan Abdul Samad here.
The Sun
18-07-2025
- The Sun
10 schoolchildren injured after van overturns in Johor Bahru
JOHOR BAHRU: Ten schoolchildren were injured when their school van overturned on Jalan Abdul Samad earlier today. The incident, believed to have occurred around 7 am, involved 16 students from three different schools. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed that all injured victims were pupils from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal, aged between 10 and 12. 'They suffered injuries such as broken arms, fractured fingers, and other minor wounds,' he said in a Facebook post. The van was carrying students from SMK Mohd Khalid, SMK Aminuddin Baki, and SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal. Aznan described the incident as heartbreaking, emphasizing concerns over student safety. Authorities are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident. 'All victims will receive the best medical care and monitoring,' Aznan assured. Johor Bahru Selatan police chief ACP Raub Selamat confirmed that a police report had been lodged, and further investigations are ongoing. - Bernama
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Malay Mail
Sixteen primary and secondary students hospitalised for broken bones after school bus flips over JB pothole
JOHOR BARU, July 18 — Sixteen school children were hospitalised after the school bus they were in flipped and overturned after hitting an open pothole along Jalan Abdul Samad here. The children were rushed to Sultanah Aminah Hospital (HSA) where they were treated for a host of injuries, including broken hands and fingers, according to Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin. 'I have received the latest updates from the hospital and the school regarding the condition of the victims, and I assure that all the affected students will receive the best medical care and health monitoring,' he said in a Facebook post. 'The authorities are also conducting a thorough investigation into the incident to identify the exact cause and to ensure appropriate action is taken to safeguard student safety in the future.' The accident involved three students from SMK Mohd Khalid, three from SMK Aminuddin Baki, and 10 from SJKT Jalan Yahya Awal here. He said the incident was unfortunate as it involved the safety of students. 'Let us all pray for the swift recovery of all the injured students, and may all matters concerning them and their families be eased,' he added.
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Johor ensures smooth progress for 44 delayed school projects
JOHOR BAHRU: The Johor government is taking proactive steps to address delays in 44 school projects across the state. Working closely with the Works Ministry (KKR), authorities aim to streamline implementation and resolve bottlenecks. State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin confirmed the state's commitment to monitoring progress. 'We conduct biweekly reviews to track stalled projects and push for timely execution,' he said. The Johor State Education Department is also facilitating administrative processes to accelerate development. Aznan emphasized the state's dedication to public welfare, stating, 'Approved projects must proceed without further delays.' He spoke during the 2024 State-Level Public Examination Excellence Award ceremony, attended by Che Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor. The Johor government remains focused on collaboration with stakeholders to ensure infrastructure projects meet community needs efficiently. - Bernama
The Star
07-07-2025
- The Star
Four-nation exercise to boost regional nuclear security
JOHOR BARU: Malaysia is intensifying efforts to prevent the smuggling of radioactive materials through its borders through a high-level international field training exercise in Johor this week. The Nuclear Security Detection Exercise, Malaysia-Indonesia-Thailand-Singapore 2025 (Mitsatom 2025) will focus on nuclear security awareness, border surveillance and response coordination to incidents involving illicit trafficking of radioactive materials. Atomic Energy Department (Atom Malaysia) deputy director-general Monalija Kostor said a training exercise would be held under Mitsatom on Thursday (July 10) at a maritime jetty in Gelang Patah. She added that ahead of Thursday's drill, the programme will include tabletop simulation exercises on Tuesday and Wednesday (July 8 and 9) as well as a nuclear security talk to raise awareness among participants and observers from all four participating nations. 'The training aims to assess cross-border communication and emergency responses involving the detection and interdiction of radioactive material smuggling. "The simulation scenarios involve land and maritime smuggling routes shared by Malaysia and its neighbours. 'These include land borders with Thailand and Singapore as well as maritime borders with Indonesia as potential trafficking routes,' she told the press after the launch of Mitsatom 2025 by Johor education and information committee chairman Aznan Tamin at a hotel here on Monday (July 7). Mitsatom is Malaysia's fourth international nuclear security exercise since 2015, making it one of the most active countries in South-East Asia in countering nuclear smuggling, she added. Earlier drills were conducted with Thailand in 2015 and 2016 focusing on land border interdiction, while in 2018, Malaysia hosted a maritime-focused drill with Indonesia and the Philippines in Kota Kinabalu. 'This year's exercise is especially comprehensive, combining both land and sea interdiction scenarios to test preparedness across multiple border types. 'We have designed four smuggling scenarios where radioactive materials are successfully intercepted and returned to the authorities,' Monalija said. The training exercises also help Malaysian authorities and their counterparts in the region to ensure that radioactive sources remain under legal control and do not fall into the wrong hands, she added. 'Our top priority is to ensure radioactive materials are tightly regulated, and that our borders remain secure against nuclear threats,' she said.
