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Barnama
6 days ago
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- Barnama
TDM Diver Who Died During Training Laid To Rest In Semporna
KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -The remains of Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, a member of the Maaysian Army (TDM) who died during a diving exercise off the coast of Kuantan, Pahang, were laid to rest at the Kampung Gusung Melanta Tesi Cemetery, Pulau Bum Bum, Semporna, Sabah, at 2.30 am today. In a statement, TDM said the 30-year-old's body was first sent to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) in Pahang for a post-mortem before being flown to his hometown aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) C-130 aircraft from Kuantan Air Base to Tawau at 7.30 pm yesterday. 'TDM will establish a Board of Inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident. We urge the public to refrain from making any speculation and to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time.
The Sun
6 days ago
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- The Sun
TDM diver laid to rest in Semporna after training tragedy
SEMPORNA: The remains of Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, a Malaysian Army (TDM) Special Boat Squadron member, were laid to rest at Kampung Gusung Melanta Tesi Cemetery, Pulau Bum Bum, early today. The 30-year-old soldier died during a diving exercise off Kuantan, Pahang. His body was first taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital for a post-mortem before being transported via a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft to Tawau and then to his hometown. The funeral procession was held at 2.30 am. TDM confirmed an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. 'We urge the public to avoid speculation and respect the family's privacy,' the statement read. Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan expressed condolences, calling Mohd Haswansir a highly skilled soldier. The late corporal was part of the elite Special Boat Squadron under the 22nd Commando Regiment. He went missing during a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) training exercise near Dock Port, Kuantan, on Thursday. A search team recovered his body yesterday, approximately 500 metres from the incident site, with all diving gear and his M4 rifle intact. Mohd Haswansir was trained in amphibious and maritime operations, with the exercise aimed at maintaining combat readiness. - Bernama
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Army commando who died in Kuantan training laid to rest in Semporna
KUALA LUMPUR: The remains of army commando Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, who died in a diving exercise off the coast of Kuantan, Pahang, were laid to rest at the Kampung Gusung Melanta Tesi Cemetery, Pulau Bum Bum, Semporna, Sabah, at 2.30am on Sunday (July 6). In a statement, the army said the 30-year-old's body was first sent to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital (HTAA) in Pahang for a post-mortem before being flown to his hometown aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft from Kuantan Air Base to Tawau at 7.30pm on Saturday. "TDM will establish a Board of Inquiry to determine the exact cause of the incident. We urge the public to refrain from making any speculation and to respect the family's privacy during this difficult time. "Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and all TDM personnel extend their deepest condolences to the family and mourn the loss of a highly skilled soldier," the statement read. The late Corporal served in the elite Special Boat Squadron (SPK) under the 22nd Commando Regiment of the Grup Gerak Khas (GGK). He was reported missing at 12.15pm on Thursday while taking part in a training exercise using a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) in the waters off Dock Port, Kuantan. A search and rescue operation was launched immediately, and his body was discovered around 10am Saturday by a navy surface patrol team. The remains were found approximately 500m from the incident site, with all diving equipment and his M4 rifle still intact. As a member of an elite unit, Mohd Haswansir was highly trained in amphibious assaults and maritime infiltration operations. The training exercise was part of ongoing efforts to maintain advanced combat readiness. - Bernama
New Straits Times
6 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Army sets up board of inquiry to probe death of commando during training
KUANTAN: The army has set up a board of inquiry to investigate the death of one of its commandos during the Seaghost diving exercise in the waters off Kuantan Port yesterday. The Army headquarters public relations cell said the board will conduct a detailed investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident. The statement confirmed the death of Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, 30, a member of the Special Forces Group (GGK), who was attached to the 22nd Regiment and participating in the Seaghost Series 1/2025 training exercise during the incident. "Haswansir was reported missing while conducting a diving exercise using a closed-circuit breathing apparatus (CCBA) at Dock Port about 12.15pm on July 3. "The army immediately launched a search and rescue operation before his remains were discovered by a navy patrol team around 10am yesterday, some 500m from the site of the incident. His CCBA diving suit and M4 carbine rifle were recovered with him," the statement read. The army said Haswansir's remains were sent to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital here for a post-mortem before being flown to Tawau, Sabah, aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Kuantan air base at 7.30pm yesterday. "He was laid to rest at the Kampung Gusung Melanta Tesi burial ground on Pulau Bum Bum in Semporna at 2.30pm today," the statement added. The statement described Haswansir as an elite member of the Special Boat Squadron, highly trained in amphibious assault and maritime infiltration operations, which are skills required to maintain elite operational readiness. The army urged the public not to spread unverified information and to respect the privacy of the victim's family during this difficult time. Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan and the entire army community extended their condolences to Haswansir's family, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of one of their most skilled personnel. Nation Jul 5, 2025 @ 11:24am Commando found drowned 48 hours after going missing during dive training Nation Jun 23, 2025 @ 6:24am CN-235 landing mishap: RMAF sets up board of inquiry Nation Feb 6, 2025 @ 6:45am Mayor: No board members summoned yet in DBKL RM4mil project probe Nation May 19, 2025 @ 8:58pm Chinese tourist drowns during Sipadan dive, wife witnesses tragedy
Straits Times
6 days ago
- Straits Times
Malaysian commando dies during military diving exercise off Kuantan coast
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox KUALA LUMPUR - A member of the Malaysian Army's elite commando unit Grup Gerak Khas (GGK) died during a military diving exercise off the coast of Kuantan, Pahang. The man who died - Corporal Mohd Haswansir Julnasir, 30 - was from the 22nd Commando Regiment, and had been reported missing on July 3 while taking part in the exercise. In a statement on July 6, the Malaysian Army said: 'He was last seen at around 12.15pm while conducting a diving operation using a closed circuit breathing apparatus in the waters near Dock Port, Kuantan. 'The soldier was part of the Special Boat Squadron, a highly trained unit specialising in amphibious assaults and maritime infiltration. The exercise was part of routine high-level training to maintain operational readiness.' Following his disappearance, the army launched an immediate search and rescue operation, with assistance from various agencies. 'His body was found by a Royal Malaysian Navy surface patrol team at about 10am on July 5, some 500m from the location where he was last seen. 'All his equipment... was found intact with the body,' the army said. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore First BTO project in Sembawang North to be offered in July launch Business High Court orders Instagram seller to pay Louis Vuitton $200,000 in damages over counterfeit goods Singapore MOH studying 18 proposals to integrate TCM into public healthcare Singapore TTSH to demolish century-old pavilion wards, keeping one as heritage marker World Death toll from Texas floods reaches at least 43; dozens still missing Singapore Red Lions and naval divers join forces for Jump of Unity at NDP 2025 Singapore His world crashed when he got F9 in O-level Tamil but PropNex co-founder Ismail Gafoor beat the odds Asia HIV surge in the Philippines amid poor sex education, policy gaps Cpl Haswansir's body was then taken to Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan for a postmortem. 'On the evening of July 5, his body was flown home to Semporna, Sabah aboard a Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130 aircraft from Kuantan Air Force Base to Tawau. 'He was laid to rest at the Gusung Melanta Tesi village cemetery on Pulau Bum Bum at 2.30am the following morning,' the army added. It will be establishing a Board of Inquiry to investigate the incident in detail. 'We urge the public not to speculate and to respect the privacy of the family during this difficult time,' it said. Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan expressed his condolences on behalf of the entire army, describing the victim as a dedicated and highly skilled serviceman, whose loss was deeply felt. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
