A school trip turned into a frightening ordeal when a tour bus carrying young children and teachers crashed into a roadside sign and a tree in Selangor. The cause? The bus driver allegedly dozed off while driving.

The incident occurred at around 12:18pm within the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) vicinity in Serdang. The bus was ferrying 30 children and five teachers from an Islamic kindergarten (PASTI) who had just visited the Beryl’s Chocolate Factory. They were en route to G2G Animal Garden at the MAEPS exhibition centre when the crash took place.

According to Serdang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Farid, initial investigations confirmed that the 44-year-old driver had insufficient rest prior to the journey. Although tests showed no traces of alcohol or drugs in his system, he reportedly fell asleep while driving, causing the vehicle to veer off course and slam into a road sign before crashing into a tree.

Teacher Injured, Children Scraped in Impact

The impact left one female teacher with a head wound that required stitches, while three young children sustained minor abrasions. The bus’s front section suffered extensive damage, indicating the force of the collision. Emergency services were deployed promptly, and the injured were rushed to hospital for treatment.

Authorities arrested the driver at the scene. Further checks revealed he had accumulated 13 unpaid traffic summonses. He is now under a two-day police remand as investigations continue under Section 42 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless and dangerous driving.

Public Questions Safety Measures for School Excursions

This incident has sparked renewed concern among parents and educators about safety protocols during school outings, especially when involving long road travel. Many are calling for stricter vetting of drivers, mandatory rest hours, and tighter monitoring of traffic violations to prevent future tragedies.

The use of public transport or third-party chartered vehicles for school events remains common in Malaysia, but lapses in driver fitness — whether due to fatigue or past violations — pose serious risks to student safety.

With Malaysia’s road accident rates still high, this case is a timely reminder of the importance of professional accountability in public transportation. Authorities have pledged to review and tighten regulations governing drivers of school-bound vehicles to ensure such avoidable accidents do not repeat.

As for the children involved, school officials have arranged counselling and aftercare to support their emotional recovery following the traumatic event.

I had never dated *finished* until the night my friend of 6 years and I had this tension around us that could be cut with a knife. Blame the things we never said… or the extra alcohol.

We were tipsy, not drunk. I take consent extremely seriously so we half-jokingly played trivia about each other before making out and eventually engaging in oral.

He ate me out so good I lost my voice. Returned the favour and he was reacting to every bob of my head. I can still feel his fingertips caress my face while he muttered words of praise. We then cuddled, showered each other in kisses and fell asleep.

This all happened at his place. Not a shitty hotell, not the back of a car. He did things right. But the next morning he was cold and curt towards me. Sent indirect about me needing to leave cause he had to go to work. Didn’t have an issue with that cause we’re super close and I know his schedule, but it was odd that he didn’t even drop me off nor offer me a measly cup of coffee. Left hungry, dirty and very confused. Walk of shame, yup.

Texted him to meet up for weekly lunch together. Left on reading. Did not pick up my 2 calls and I will not call him a third for I rather die than beg.

But we always had an amazing bond, endless love for each other and, well… he was my first. I know that means nothing to men but it did mean something to me.

Have I been used? Is he conflicted about his feelings? A common friend says we’re in the middle of skinny love (both parties wanna date but neither makes a move) yet my efforts debunk that! He’s the one running away after getting some honey.

Here are what netizens think:

• Honestly, I (f) once hooked up with a really good friend of mine, regretted it, and then was distant towards him/tried to act like nothing happened because I wasn’t interested in pursuing anything further. My friend definitely seemed interested in a relationship/seeing where things went and I felt like a horrible human being because I just wanted to forget we hooked up at all. It took a while (years), but we are actually good friends again and both of us have partners who suit us way better. Sorry to put it bluntly, but sometimes friends hook up and it means nothing to the other person.

• I don’t think you were used. I think he was just relaxed enough to act on what he wanted in the moment but now regrets it. 

• I would not try for some big confrontation. Hang back a bit and then contact him in a normal way. “Hey, I don’t know what’s going on with you but you have a lot of my stuff and I’d like access to it. I wish we could talk but if you can’t handle it right now then let me get my things so I can use them and we can talk whenever you’re ready “..

• This happened to me when I hooked up with a close friend. I called and asked him for reassurance a few day later, that our friendship was not going to be affected by the night. He freaked out, said something like, “I thought you’d be more cool about it.”

A netizen shared a story about how he spent more than $2,000 on several spelled items from a black magic practitioner, as well as to cast a spell on him to help him strike 4D.

Here is what he said

“To start off with, I have always been a firm believer in the supernatural, witchcraft, black magic and whatnot.

I remember years ago I prayed to my late grandmother and did the thing where you write numbers 0-9 on pieces of paper, fold them and shake them inside a can until 4 number drop out.

I went and bought those 4 numbers and won $60, and that was when my belief and addiction began.

I spent upwards of $2,000 on several spells from a local black magic practitioner who claimed that she had a 80% track record.

I bought an abacus ring which she had spelled to “draw in the riches”, and she also casted a spell on me to boost my windfall luck.

I then spent every week religiously going to Singapore Pools to buy 4D, each time betting about $10, hoping that I would finally win money.

But more than half a year have passed and I still haven’t struck anything.

The total money that I have spent, including my bets, amounted to more than $2.5k already. But the witch told me that these kind of things take time.

So I’m keeping the faith, and hopefully my faith will pay off soon.”

Editor’s note: Should’ve come and find me mah, what spell you want? I sell you my limited edition magic rubber band for $1k. EXPECTO PATRONUM.

So fun fact the first (and only) time i’ve ever tried to have intercourse, i had an anxiety attack after i took my shirt off and after the other party calmed me down

I left quite quickly and never spoke to them again (which i feel kinda guilty about but then again they never tried to contact me again and we were never in an established relationship)

Snd since then i have actively avoided any kind of intimacy despite my craving for physical connection and someone who cares about me.

Yea im really touch starved and want a relationship but also dont for obvious reasons….so yeah

Netizen’s comments

• May sound like odd advice, but why not find someone to help you get over it?
  If you’re into any genders and you explain the situation (how you fear intimacy), I’m sure a friend could help you get over it.
  I used to suffer from performance anxiety, I had a close friend agree to let us explore each other and after that I never felt awkward again in a bedroom.

A man dining at a claypot restaurant in Hougang Green Shopping Mall was horrified to find several maggots in his Herbal Chicken Soup — a discovery that left him nauseated and later suffering from stomach discomfort. The incident, which has since gone viral, has prompted the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to step in and investigate.

The customer, 29-year-old interior designer Leon Wee, had been dining with his girlfriend at the restaurant on the night of 30 July when he made the revolting discovery. According to a TikTok video he posted under the handle @leoxkennedy, he found what he initially thought was a noodle — only to realise it was a live maggot. As he continued sifting through the soup, he ended up fishing out between 15 and 20 larvae.

Photos and footage showed multiple maggots lined along the rim of the bowl, while more appeared at the bottom once the soup had been emptied.

TikTok Video Sparks Public Concern Over Food Hygiene

The clip has garnered over 160,000 views and hundreds of comments, with netizens expressing disbelief and disgust. Some questioned whether the soup had already been consumed, prompting Leon to clarify that the soup was served in a separate bowl from the claypot and was emptied to reveal more maggots underneath.

In response to suggestions to file a complaint, Leon confirmed he had already reported the matter to the SFA. He also stated that he experienced stomach pains and vomiting after consuming part of the soup, although his girlfriend did not fall ill.

When he informed the restaurant staff, he was offered a waiver of the S$6 to S$9 meal bill — but, according to Leon, there was no inquiry into his health or offer of medical assistance.

Following the virality of the video, the restaurant allegedly reached out to him, offering S$128 in exchange for removing the video. Leon, however, declined, stating that no amount could reverse the fact that he had already consumed a contaminated meal.

SFA Investigating, Warns Operators on Food Safety Responsibility

Responding to media queries, the Singapore Food Agency confirmed that it is currently looking into the complaint. In a statement, the agency reiterated its zero-tolerance approach to food safety breaches and emphasised that enforcement action will be taken if investigations uncover evidence of poor hygiene practices.

“Food safety is a joint responsibility,” said the SFA, urging all food operators to ensure their premises are clean, well-maintained, and adhere strictly to proper food handling procedures.

Members of the public who encounter similar food hygiene issues are encouraged to report them via the SFA’s official feedback platform.

The case has reignited discussions around the importance of stringent food safety measures and the role of both regulators and consumers in keeping eateries accountable. For food and beverage establishments, especially in high-traffic areas like shopping malls, such incidents can severely impact public trust and brand reputation — making proactive hygiene enforcement not just a regulatory obligation, but a business imperative.

Anyone miss your NUS student days cos you had a much more active s– life back then?

I really do. Back then, I hooked up with 3 different girls in the same orientation camp and joined overseas community service trips with f buddies, even getting to experience the thrill of doing it in public places and risking getting caught.

But ever since I grad and started work, things took a turn. Sometimes I just feel so tired and jaded from work and other life issues.  I guess I lost the spark and enthusiasm I once had when picking up girls, and I come across as boring and worn out. Or it could be that the carefree school environment makes it easier for such casual flings to happen. I’m not sure. All I know is that girls are way less responsive to me than before.

I went from being able to hook up with a different young hot chick every month to going for half a year without scoring except for a rather old lady I met at a club who didn’t excite me half as much. It makes me feel depressed and miserable. I really for the good old days when I got so much action that it feels almost unreal.

What should I do? Do I work very hard and try to get really rich, to be able to live the same life again? Or should I go back to school as a freshman once more? I really enjoy hooking up with many girls, and I’d do anything to have that again.

How the heck do y’all save money?

I took on a second job and now work 70+ hours a week. I never see my kid anymore and my arthritis is KILLING me.

I am covering all my bills every month, but cant for the life of me seem to actually save any money. My bank account is always at zero the night before I get paid.

HOW ARE YOU GUYS SAVING MONEY?! I will seriously take any and all tips or tricks.

I’m thinking I need to track my spending better because when I made my budget on paper I should be able to save like $600 a month. How are you guys tracking your spending? An app? Excel spreadsheet?

Give me all your secrets!!

Netizens’ comments

1. If you have that big of a discrepancy, you need to go through your account and see where that extra $600 is going. That’s $7200/year just vanishing.
2. I track every dollar I spend using budgeting software. Doing this makes you realize how little money you have when you account for all your expenses and the expenses you will incur in the near future
3. Excel’s fine. Write down every single line item. Use credit card & bank statements to get it right, and always round up. When estimating, be conservative.
4. One of my biggest “secrets” is that I check my bank account pretty much daily. I look at every transaction as much as I can. I definitely miss some, but often I’ll see a subscription I don’t use and cancel it or things like that.
   Things like eating out or picking up food is a huge factor. $15+ for eating out vs $5 or less to make it at home adds up
5. You have to track your spending to each transaction. This includes when you buy something quick at the convenience store on your way to your second job. It’s really easy to blow through $600 if you don’t track it. I can easily spend $20 at 7-Eleven without paying attention, as an example.