Brisbane students in Malaysian bus crash

A BUS carrying students and teachers from a Brisbane private school has overturned in Malaysia, injuring four.

The 20 students and four staff from Padua College were returning from a sightseeing tour to Kota Kinabalu, on the northwest coast of Borneo, when the bus overturned on Friday, the college's vice rector (formation) Michael O'Brien said today.

The bus brakes failed and the vehicle came to rest on its side in a field.

"All 24 tourists were initially taken to Tuaran Hospital in Kota Kinabalu for medical assessment and treatment," Mr O'Brien said.

Three boys were treated for minor injuries including concussion, cuts and bruises.

A fourth boy remains in hospital with a neck injury.

"It is hoped he will be able to travel home with the rest of the party on Wednesday," Mr O'Brien said.

The group is on an 11-day sightseeing and soccer tour of Malaysia.

The party has opted to continue without the injured student and one teacher who was not injured but remained at the hospital.

"The college has kept all families closely informed since the accident occurred and is confident that the students and staff have received the best possible care and attention," Mr O'Brien said. (AAP)