{
  "id": 17823006,
  "title": "UMK supports student who lost parents in Gerik crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/umk-supports-student-who-lost-parents-in-gerik-crash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-02T16:36:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1569406/umk-supports-student-who-lost-parents-gerik-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is offering assistance and mental health support to graduating student Husna Syakira Abd Halim, whose parents perished in a road accident. The collision took place on the East-West Highway in Gerik, Perak, in the late afternoon yesterday. In a statement, UMK conveyed its deepest sympathies and profound sadness over the incident involving the Entrepreneurship and Business student. Husna Syakira is set to graduate with a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Logistics and Distribution Trade) with Honours. She was scheduled to receive her diploma at UMK's 16th Convocation Ceremony tomorrow. Upon hearing the news, UMK dispatched a delegation comprising officials, Student Representative Council members, and a psychological officer to Gerik Hospital. The university pledged to continue supporting the family, arranging welfare benefits and other necessary arrangements to ensure a smooth transition. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir expressed condolences to Husna Syakira and her family through a Facebook post, stating that the Ministry of Higher Education and UMK would assist with funeral arrangements. Zambry also conveyed his sorrow over the tragic incident.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) is providing welfare and psychological support to graduating student Husna Syakira Abd Halim, who lost her parents in a road crash.",
  "key_points": [
    "UMK offers support to Husna Syakira, student who lost parents in Gerik crash.",
    "Husna to graduate with Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Logistics and Distribution Trade) with Honours.",
    "UMK delegation sent to Gerik Hospital for family assistance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}