GURUN: Investigations are underway after two soldiers died during a grenade throwing exercise in Gurun, Kedah, says the Malaysian Army.
In a statement, it said the incident occurred at 10.57am yesterday when they were taking part in a combat enhancement training conducted by the Second Infantry Division at Hobart army camp.
The victims were identified as Korporal Norazmi Abu Bakar from the Sixth Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD), and Prebet Siti Khadijah Sungip from the First Squadron Royal Engineers Regiment.
Both sustained injuries due to an explosion during the training.
They were rushed to Hospital Sultan Abdul Halim in Sungai Petani but were pronounced dead while en route there.
Their remains were later sent to Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah in Alor Setar for a post-mortem.
In the statement, Army chief Jeneral Tan Sri Azhan Md Othman ordered an investigation into the incident.
He also expressed deep sorrow over the loss and conveyed condolences to the families of the two men, urging them to remain strong in facing the tragedy.
The Army said that all aspects of training safety will be continuously reviewed and improved based on the findings of the investigation.
Kuala Muda OCPD Asst Comm Hanyan Ramlan confirmed the incident.
