INVESTIGATIONS into how an army trainee died at the Army Combat Training Centre Camp (Pulada) in Johor on October 15 are still ongoing.

Chief of Army Gen Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the army will announce the outcome of the probe once it is completed.

“Pulada, under the army’s management, is conducting an internal investigation to identify the causes of injuries involving 10 trainees (including the one who died).

“The army is very serious over the implementation of every form of training or course at its training centre. So we will consider the need to review the implementation of training if necessary,” he said.

He told a press conference after attending the 30th Army Chief Parade at the Army Commander’s Square, Sungai Besi Camp Perdana, Kuala Lumpur today.

Hafizuddeain said the platoon training course at Pulada provides strength as well as mental and physical endurance. He said other basic training for each officer in the arm is certainly challenging but measures are also taken to prevent injury among trainees.

“The training is indeed challenging. However, the officers or students should drink enough water. Make sure they rest, preferably with breaks,” he said.

It was reported 10 students who underwent the combat training course at Pulada, were believed to have suffered symptoms of heatstroke on October 13.

Three of the participants were referred to Sultan IsmaiI Hospital because they needed intensive care, while seven were sent to Kota Tinggi Hospital.

However, one of the trainees, Second Lieutenant Emil Syahid Iskandar, died on October 14. – Bernama, October 31, 2023.