KUALA LUMPUR: The suspect, who allegedly assaulted seven other military personnel members at the Bentong Camp, had done so after becoming dissatisfied with how the victims carried out their cleaning duties.
The Army said the suspect, a lower-rank non-commissioned officer, used physical force, including slapping and punching the victims in the face and abdomen.
"The incident occurred at the 25th Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment (25 RAMD) on March 30.
"As a result of the incident, Prebet Muhammad Amirul Raziq Rosafindi lost consciousness and was initially given emergency treatment at the 25 RAMD Armed Forces Medical Centre before being transferred to Bentong Hospital.
"He is currently receiving intensive care and is on ventilator support at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh," the Army said in a statement on Thursday (April 2).
In the same incident, six other personnel were not injured but they were brought to Bentong Hospital for medical checks after their statements were recorded.
"Police have detained the suspect to assist in further investigations.
"We view the matter seriously and have convened a board of inquiry to determine the cause of the incident. Firm action will be taken against those found responsible.
"We will not compromise on any form of misconduct that violates existing laws and regulations," the Army said.
The Army is also urging the public to refrain from speculating on the case as it could disrupt investigations.
