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Malaysia's Defence Ministry expects to receive findings on the Hobart Camp grenade explosion by mid-July that killed two military personnel during training. A second incident at the same facility in late June has prompted a review of training protocols.
A Malaysian political figure has urged authorities to accelerate their investigation into a grenade mishap at Hobart Camp, raising questions about military safety standards and procedural oversight.
Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, of the Royal Engineer Regiment was laid to rest in Kluang following her death in a training accident at Hobart Camp, Gurun, Kedah. A second soldier also died in the incident.
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A grenade-throwing training exercise at Hobart Camp in Gurun turned tragic when an explosion killed two Malaysian Army personnel on Sunday. Police have opened a formal investigation and will interview witnesses present at the incident.