UPSI fund closes August after disbursing RM2 million to crash victims

The Tabung UPSI Berduka fund, created in response to a tragic bus accident that claimed the lives of 15 students last year, is set to close at the end of August. The fund has successfully gathered RM2 million and distributed it to 42 victims and their families.

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We (UPSI) did not keep the money received; instead, we continuously channeled the aid to the recipients as soon as the collection was sufficient.

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr. Md. Amin Md. Taff stated that contributions are still being accepted until the closing date. He emphasized that UPSI has been promptly channeling all collected funds to the recipients, ensuring no delays or accumulation of money within the university.

During a recent event, UPSI presented RM5,000 to each involved family and student using the fund's resources. Md. Amin clarified that this equal distribution was implemented to prevent any confusion or accusations of favoritism. He noted that approximately RM210,000 remained in the fund and was disbursed to recipients during the event.

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This time, all 42 recipients received RM5,000 each, regardless of whether the victim died or was injured.

In addition to financial aid, UPSI has compiled a book titled "UPSI Berduka." This publication, which took nearly 10 months to complete, compiles experiences and accounts from the families of victims, surviving students, volunteers, rescue personnel, and others involved in the tragedy. The book is expected to be officially launched soon by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir.

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Insya-Allah this book will be officially launched by the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Seri Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir in the near future.