Minister’s car involved in accident

Police say International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed, as well as the car driver and a personal bodyguard were unhurt in the crash.

KOTA BHARU: International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed was involved in an accident today while on his way to meet his constituents in Kampung Batu Gajah, which is in the Jeli parliamentary constituency.

Tanah Merah district police chief DSP Suzaimi Mohamad said the crash occurred at Km69, Kampung Batu Gajah, Tanah Merah, at about 3.30pm.

However, he said Mustapa, as well as the car driver and a personal bodyguard were unhurt in the crash.

“The crash occurred when the Hyundai sports utility vehicle (SUV) in which Mustapa was traveling in was hit by a Volkswagen Polo car. The impact of the collision caused the SUV to be slightly damaged,” he said when contacted here tonight.

Meanwhile, Mustapa’s driver, known only as Muslim, said the accident happened while they were on their way to Bachok to attend a programme in Kampung Batu Gajah.

“Upon arriving at the junction, I slowed down the car before making a right turn when suddenly a car crashed into our vehicle from the opposite direction.

“However, I am grateful that the three of us escaped unhurt,” he said when contacted. -FMT