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The Malaysian Army has suspended all hand-grenade training exercises nationwide following a blast incident in Kedah. The defence ministry has fast-tracked its investigation into the accident.
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The Malaysian Army has immediately halted all hand grenade training nationwide following a fatal blast at Hobart Camp in Kedah that killed two servicemen. Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled has expedited a board of inquiry to examine standard operating procedures and weapons handling protocols.
Malaysia's defence minister has demanded an accelerated investigation into deaths during grenade training exercises. The military has halted all related training operations until the probe concludes.
The Malaysian government and Defence Ministry have conveyed their sympathies following the deaths of two military personnel who were fatally injured during a grenade-throwing training exercise at a firing range in Kedah.