PETALING JAYA: Grenade training has been immediately halted at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah, pending investigations into a blast that left two army personnel dead on Tuesday (June 16).
Army Chief Gen Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman confirmed the matter when contacted on Wednesday (June 17).
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"Grenade exercises have been immediately stopped to allow space for investigations to be conducted.
"The cause of the incident will be investigated by a committee that has been set up.
"Follow-up actions will be based on the findings of the investigation," he said.
Gen Azhan said aid would also be forwarded to the victims' next of kin.
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"Full aid and support will be channelled to the families of the deceased, including eligible compensation," he said.
The Army confirmed the identities of the deceased as Cpl Norazmi Abu Bakar from the Sixth Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD), and Private Siti Khadijah Sungip from the First Squadron Royal Engineers Regiment.
