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The Sun
06-07-2025
- The Sun
Family of late UPSI student receives RM7,500 aid
KUALA LUMPUR: The family of Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who perished in a tragic bus accident in Gerik, Perak, last month, has been given RM7,500 in financial aid from various organisations. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar personally delivered the contribution during a visit to their residence in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih. The assistance aims to alleviate the family's financial strain following their loss. Mohd Na'im detailed the breakdown of the contributions in a Facebook post. The funds included RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM1,100 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (JAKIM-YWM) Musa'adah Fund, and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre. Additionally, the minister presented a food basket worth RM150 from the JAKIM-YWM Musa'adah Fund. He expressed his condolences, stating, 'May Allah SWT place her soul among the righteous and grant fortitude to the family she leaves behind.' The minister also reflected on the poignant moment when Nurly Sahirah was discovered holding the Quran close to her chest at the time of her passing, describing it as a testament to her deep faith. Nurly Sahirah, aged 23, was among the victims of the June 9 accident, where a chartered bus en route to UPSI's Tanjung Malim campus overturned after colliding with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway. The crash left 33 others injured, including the bus driver, co-driver, and occupants of the other vehicle. - Bernama
Barnama
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Family Of Late Nurly Sahirah Receives RM7,500 Contribution
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The family of the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the 15 Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) students who died in a bus crash in Gerik, Perak, last month, has received RM7,500 in contribution from several agencies. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na'im Mokhtar handed over the contribution to her family during a visit to their home in Kampung Gong Pasir, Kerandang, Jertih, yesterday to help ease their burden. In his Facebook post today, Mohd Na'im said the contribution comprised RM2,000 from Yayasan Taqwa (Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council – MAIWP), RM1,000 from the Malaysian Islamic Economic Development Foundation, RM600 from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia-Yayasan Waqaf Malaysia (JAKIM-YWM) Musa'adah Fund and RM400 from the MAIWP Zakat Collection Centre.
Sinar Daily
03-07-2025
- General
- Sinar Daily
Man killed in road accident days after marriage, heading to mourn UPSI student
Newlywed dies in crash while planning condolence visit for UPSI student The late Wan Hasbullah's three sons paid their final respects during the burial at Tanah Perkuburan Islam Sheikh Ibrahim, Jalan Pusara, Kuala Terengganu, on Wednesday night. (Small picture: The late Wan Hasbullah) KUALA TERENGGANU – What was meant to be a meaningful visit to honour the late Nurly Sahirah Azman, a university student who tragically died in a bus crash in Gerik last month, ended in heartbreak when a newlywed man lost his life in a road accident on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Kilometre 79 of the Kuala Terengganu–Kota Bharu Road in Setiu. More than 2,000 people attended the funeral prayer and burial of the late Wan Hasbullah at Tanah Perkuburan Islam Sheikh Ibrahim, Jalan Pusara, Kuala Terengganu. The victim, Wan Hasbullah Wan Abdul Halim, 42, had been on his way to Besut to meet a group of motorcyclists from Kedah. Together, they had planned to organise a condolence visit to the family of Nurly Sahirah, a student from Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI). 'My brother had agreed to meet the group in Besut. The main purpose was to discuss plans for visiting the late Nurly's family. 'None of us expected he would be the one to go first,' said his younger brother, Wan Zainul Abidin Wan Abdul Halim, 33. Speaking at the Sheikh Ibrahim Muslim Cemetery on Wednesday night, Wan Zainul revealed that the late Wan Hasbullah had only recently married on Awal Muharram and had planned to hold a thanksgiving reception in September. 'He had talked about having a proper wedding celebration, something simple with both families coming together. "Now, all of that is just a memory,' he added. The deceased leaves behind his wife, Wan Nazirah Wan Pauzi, 37, and three sons from a previous marriage, aged between 9 and 13. His sons are currently attending Sultan Sulaiman Secondary School (SMK Sultan Sulaiman) and Sultan Sulaiman 1 Primary School (SKSS1). Wan Hasbullah was well known in his community. He served as the Jalan Tekukur Village Development and Security Committee (JPKK) chairman and was a hafiz, having memorised all 30 chapters of the Quran. He was active in charity work, including helping to repair religious schools in Thailand and participating in circumcision and animal sacrifice programmes. His funeral prayer was held at Masjid Khalifah on Wednesday night and was attended by over 2,000 mourners. He was laid to rest at around 10pm. It was reported that the victim died after the high-powered Kawasaki Z1000 motorcycle he was riding collided with a car making a right turn at approximately 10.40am on Wednesday. More Like This
Sinar Daily
30-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
Grave of UPSI student Nurly cordoned off amid superstition concerns
The overwhelming influx of visitors has led to troubling incidents. SHAH ALAM – The family of the late hafizah, Nurly Sahirah Azman, has erected a barrier around her grave to curb inappropriate behaviour by visitors, prompting religious authorities to issue a public reminder on proper conduct at burial grounds. Nurly Sahirah, 23, a student at Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), died in a tragic bus accident near Tasik Banding, Gerik, on June 9. Her death moved the nation, especially after it was reported she passed away while holding a Quran and that her body emitted a pleasant fragrance, attributes often associated with piety in Islamic tradition. Since her burial at the Kampung Gong Pasir Muslim Cemetery in Kerandang, Terengganu, hundreds have visited her grave and family home to pay their respects. Many came to view her handwritten Quran and honour her commitment as a hafizah who routinely reviewed and transcribed verses to deepen her memorisation. However, the overwhelming influx of visitors has led to troubling incidents. Some individuals reportedly collected soil from her grave, storing it in plastic bags or smearing it on children's faces in the belief that it bore spiritual blessings. The family of the late hafizah, Nurly Sahirah Azman, has erected a barrier around her grave to curb inappropriate behaviour by visitors, prompting religious authorities to issue a public reminder on proper conduct at burial grounds Ahmad Nazrul Muhammad, a community activist with Pertubuhan Amal Komuniti Besut, confirmed that the family decided to cordon off the area with a rope barrier to prevent further desecration. 'We're not stopping anyone from visiting. People are still welcome to come and offer prayers but please, behave with dignity. 'When we visit a grave, we pray for the deceased. It is not a place to seek favours from the departed,' he said. The Besut District Religious Office reportedly begun monitoring the site and would take strict action against those found engaging in superstitious or un-Islamic practices. Night-time patrols are also expected to be carried out periodically. The situation has drawn national attention, including a strong statement from Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. In a Facebook post on Saturday, Na'im reminded Muslims to observe proper adab when visiting burial sites and warned against turning graves into sources of superstition or self-promotion. "I have followed news reports about certain individuals allegedly taking soil from the grave of Nurly Shahirah Azman in the belief that it brings blessings. Such action is deplorable and goes against the principles of Islamic faith," he said. He warned that behaviours such as smearing grave soil on faces or attributing mystical powers to the deceased border on shirk (associating partners with God) and deviate from the tenets of Islam. "I support the firm yet respectful approach taken by Nurly Shahirah's family in handling this issue, as well as the efforts of the religious authorities in monitoring burial grounds. This is in line with the government's ongoing efforts to combat superstitious practices and strengthen the Islamic faith among Muslims in the country," he said. Meanwhile, the family has announced a temporary closure of their home to visitors from Wednesday, July 2, to Saturday, July 5, to allow time for rest. Her brother, Mohd Najmuddin, shared that their parents are emotionally and physically exhausted. 'Please give them space to recover. Your prayers and understanding mean the world to us,' he said. Her sister, Muni Azman, echoed the request, adding, 'Since her passing, our parents have not had a single moment's rest. There will be time for others to visit later, inshaAllah.' As the nation continues to mourn and reflect on the noble life and death of Nurly Sahirah, religious leaders urge the public to focus on meaningful remembrance — not ritualised actions that stray from Islamic doctrine.
The Sun
30-06-2025
- The Sun
JHEAT warns against superstitious acts at Nurly Sahirah's grave
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Terengganu Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (JHEAT) has issued a stern warning against superstitious practices at the gravesite of Nurly Sahirah Azman, one of the victims of the recent fatal bus crash in Gerik, Perak. JHEAT Enforcement Division Chief Assistant Commissioner Aizi Saidi stated that any acts violating Islamic law, such as khurafat (superstitious beliefs) or syirik (idolatry), may face penalties under Section 3A of the Terengganu Syariah Criminal Offences (Takzir) Enactment 2001. Offenders could be fined up to RM5,000 or jailed for three years. Aizi confirmed that JHEAT, through the Besut Religious Office Enforcement Unit, will conduct regular monitoring to prevent such practices. 'Witchcraft, sorcery, or any act contradicting Islamic teachings will not be tolerated,' he said. The warning follows a viral social media post alleging that visitors had taken soil from the grave for superstitious purposes. In response, Nurly Sahirah's family has cordoned off the area to prevent further incidents. Nurly Sahirah was among 15 Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI) students who died in the June 9 crash when their bus overturned and collided with a Perodua Alza on the East-West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik. The accident also injured 33 others, including drivers and passengers.
