Three Pontian siblings killed in motorcycle‑lorry crash after insisting on school despite haze closure

PONTIAN, Oct 8 — Three siblings, all Pontian residents, lost their lives in a tragic motorcycle-lorry collision this morning after their mother insisted they attend school despite the school closure due to haze. The eldest brother, Nor Daniel Aiman, 18, took his two younger siblings, Nor Daniel Fikri, 11, and Puteri Naufa Raisha, 8, on a motorcycle against the advisement to stay home.

They were hit by a Hino lorry around 200 meters from their home in Jalan Kampung Parit Haji Siraj, Kayu Ara Pasong. Their mother, Julaiha Munaji, 44, recounted that the children had insisted on going to Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Parit Sapran, despite being informed of the closure. She also shared that Fikri had prepared for a football training the following day, showing his passion for the sport.

The accident occurred at approximately 7:20am when the motorcycle, ridden by Aiman, collided with the lorry traveling in the opposite direction. The two pillion riders were declared dead at the scene, while Aiman succumbed to his injuries on his way to Pontian Hospital. All schools in Johor have been closed for two days due to deteriorating air quality affecting more than 1,000 schools and 600,000 students.