SUNGAI PETANI: Two Malaysian Army personnel died following an incident during a grenade-throwing exercise at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah, at about 10.57am on Tuesday (June 16).
In a statement, the Malaysian Army said the incident occurred during a grenade-throwing exercise as part of a combat enhancement training exercise conducted by the Second Infantry Division.
The victims were identified as Cpl Norazmi Abu Bakar from the Sixth Battalion, Rejimen Askar Melayu Diraja (RAMD), and Pte Siti Khadijah Sungip from the First Squadron Royal Engineers Regiment.
Both personnel sustained injuries due to an explosion during the training.
They were rushed to Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani for treatment, but were pronounced dead while being transported to the hospital. Their remains will be sent to Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar for post-mortem.
Army chief Gen Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman ordered a detailed investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
He also expressed deep sadness over the deaths and extended condolences to the families of the two personnel, urging them to remain strong.
The Malaysian Army said it would continue to prioritise training safety and implement any necessary improvements based on the findings of the investigation. Further developments would be announced through its official channels.
