Navy cadet rejected medical treatment suggestion, says witness


KUALA LUMPUR: A Navy officer told the Sessions Court here that naval cadet officer J. Soosaimanicckam rejected seeking treatment three times even though he appeared weak while undergoing training at KD Sultan Idris Navy Base in Lumut.

Lt R. Rashwin, 43, who is now serving as engineering division chief at the Region 3 logistics depot at the Naval Base in Langkawi, Kedah, said that as soon as he finished his duties on May 19, 2018, Soosaimanicckam met with him to ask for time to rest.

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