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Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects an investigation report into a fatal grenade explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun by mid-July. The June 16 incident killed two military personnel during training. A second accident at the same camp has prompted a broader safety review.
A senior Malaysian official has demanded that authorities accelerate their investigation into a grenade mishap at Hobart Camp, emphasizing the urgency of establishing facts and ensuring public confidence in military safety protocols.
Police have opened a sudden death investigation following an explosion at Hobart Camp in Gurun that claimed the lives of two army personnel during a combat training exercise. Authorities are gathering witness statements to determine the cause.
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Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, a 24-year-old Malaysian Army soldier, was laid to rest in Kluang after dying in a grenade training accident at Hobart Camp in Gurun, Kedah. A second soldier also perished in the incident.