Instinct told him to dive first


Real-life hero: Sjn Mazlan showing his medal after receiving the PGP for his bravery where he saved two lives, at the Penang investiture ceremony held at Dewan Sri Pinang in George Town, Penang. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

Soldier jumped off Penang Bridge to save two people and was rewarded for heroism

GEORGE TOWN: He had the fear of the sea trained out of him, so when he saw that two people had fallen off the Penang Bridge, it was a small matter – for him – to dive down and save them.

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