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The Malaysian Army has wrapped up its internal inquiry into a serious injury suffered by a commando at a Johor military installation in March. Personnel dismissals are now progressing as a result of the findings.
The Malaysian Army has reaffirmed its commitment to providing comprehensive medical treatment and welfare support to trooper Abdul Hamid Talib, 25, who sustained serious head injuries at Iskandar Camp in Mersing, Johor, in March 2026.
The Malaysian Army has concluded its internal investigation into viral allegations linking a member to sexual offences, stating the claims contradict factual evidence. TDM criticised the use of social media as a reporting channel and urged complainants to lodge formal police reports.
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The Malaysian Army has suspended all hand-grenade training exercises nationwide while authorities fast-track investigations into a training accident in Kedah, the Defence Minister confirmed.
Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, was buried in Kluang following her death in a training accident at Hobart Camp. A second soldier, Corporal Norazmi Abu Bakar, also died in the incident.
The Malaysian Army has identified two personnel killed in a grenade-throwing training explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun, Kedah. An investigation into the incident has been ordered.