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A Defence Ministry investigation into a June 16 grenade explosion at Kem Hobart in Gurun, Kedah, has concluded the weapon's safety lever released prematurely, detonating near the two personnel involved and killing both.
Malaysia's Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin says a comprehensive report into the fatal grenade explosion at Hobart Camp Firing Range in Gurun, Kedah, will be submitted on July 23 following additional witness interviews.
Parliament convenes to examine government readiness for El Niño's agricultural impact, investigate a grenade explosion during armed forces training, and debate efforts to counter religious extremism.
Malaysia's Defence Minister says an inquiry into a grenade explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun that killed two military personnel last month should be completed by mid-July, with the Army reviewing its training protocols.
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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.
Malaysia's Defence Ministry has suspended all hand grenade training across the Army following a fatal blast at Hobart Camp in Kedah that killed two servicemen. The suspension remains in effect until investigation concludes.
Malaysia's defence minister has demanded an accelerated inquiry into deaths occurring during grenade training exercises, with the military halting all related activities pending investigation completion.
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.