Cadet’s mum seeking clarity over conflicting reports
KAJANG: The second post-mortem on Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Reserve Officer Training Unit cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin will be conducted today at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
The procedure follows the successful exhumation of the 22-year-old’s remains from the Kampung Rinching Ulu Muslim Cemetery in Semenyih yesterday, after a Shah Alam High Court order on Tuesday.
Lawyer Datuk Naran Singh, representing the victim’s family, said the exhumation began at 8.45am and concluded at 9.22am, with the body found to be in good condition.
“The actual post-mortem will begin at 9am tomorrow, as some procedures must first be completed. On behalf of the family, we are satisfied with how the exhumation was carried out,” he told reporters.
Naran said the ultimate goal of the exhumation and second post-mortem was to seek justice.
“For the post-mortem, I, the victim’s mother Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, and forensic expert Datuk Seri Dr Bhupinder Singh will be allowed to observe the procedure,” he added.
Ummu Haiman expressed gratitude for the public’s support.
“The support in terms of motivation, energy and prayers has helped me continue this struggle.
“Alhamdulillah, the first process is complete and I am satisfied with it. The next step is the second post-mortem,” she said.
Naran also urged the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) to immediately conduct an inquest into Syamsul Haris’ death.
“I hope an inquest will now be made mandatory so that the truth can be established, just like in the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir,” he said, noting that a previous request to the AGC had gone unanswered.
He added that Syamsul Haris’ mother had been left distressed by conflicting reports, some claiming her son died of a seizure, while others alleged he was involved in a fight.
“Any mother would want clear answers,” said Naran.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail previously confirmed that police would facilitate the exhumation, monitor the post-mortem and oversee reburial.
“This is a serious process involving magistrates, medical teams, family members, police, doctors and related agencies. The police’s role is to ensure the court’s decision is carried out.”
Syamsul Haris died on July 28 at Hospital Kota Tinggi, a day after undergoing training at the Army Combat Training Centre in Ulu Tiram, Johor.
