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Straits Times
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- Health
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NDP participants reminded of safety and medical protocols after death of officer: Mindef
A Certis auxiliary police officer died after collapsing during an NDP rehearsal at the Padang on June 21. PHOTO: ST FILE NDP participants reminded of safety and medical protocols after death of officer: Mindef SINGAPORE – Participants in the National Day Parade (NDP) were immediately reminded of the safety and medical protocols in place after the death of a participant on June 21, the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) said on June 22. A Certis auxiliary police officer died after collapsing during a rehearsal at the Padang on June 21, Mindef and Changi Airport Group (CAG) said on that day. Social and Family Development Minister and Tampines GRC MP Masagos Zulkifli identified the man as Mr Muhammad Adzri Abdul Adziz in a Facebook post on June 22. Mr Masagos said he had gone to pay his last respects to Mr Adzri, a Tampines resident, on the same day. Mr Adzri, 47, was from the OneChangi contingent for the parade and ceremony segment of NDP 2025. Certis is one of nine companies in the OneChangi contingent. Mindef said that before rehearsals, participants are reminded not to continue if they feel unwell. There is also a mandatory health declaration that participants have to complete before joining the NDP as a marching contingent participant, it added. 'Notwithstanding these protocols, medical emergencies may still occur,' said the ministry. There are doctors on-site, evacuation procedures and ambulances in place to support participants in the event of any medical emergencies during NDP training sessions, rehearsals and shows, Mindef said. 'The safety and well-being of our participants is, and continues to be, our utmost priority.' On June 21, Mindef and CAG said the incident happened at 11.23am. Mr Adzri was immediately taken to the on-site medical post and, upon arriving at 11.26am, was attended to by the medical officer on duty. He was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation immediately but remained unresponsive. At about 11.40am, he was transferred to an ambulance and taken to Singapore General Hospital. Mr Adzri was pronounced dead at about 12.20pm, said Mindef and CAG. NDP 2025, which will be held on Aug 9 at the Padang and Marina Bay, will feature 17 other civilian contingents. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
Online Citizen
a day ago
- Online Citizen
OneChangi NDP 2025 participant dies after collapsing during rehearsal at the Padang
A participant in this year's National Day Parade (NDP) collapsed and died during a rehearsal held at the Padang on the morning of 21 June 2025. The man, 47, was part of the OneChangi contingent, representing Changi Airport Group (CAG) in the parade's ceremonial segment. According to a joint statement released by the Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and CAG, the man collapsed at 11:23am near the conclusion of the rehearsal. On-site medical personnel responded immediately, transferring him to a medical post by 11:26am. At the medical post, a duty medical officer began administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) without delay. Despite sustained efforts, the man remained unresponsive. By 11:42am, he was transferred into a Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) ambulance stationed on standby at the event. He was transported swiftly to Singapore General Hospital (SGH), arriving there at 11:57am. Medical staff continued resuscitative efforts en route and after arrival. Tragically, the man was pronounced dead at 12:19pm. Mindef and CAG confirmed that they are in close contact with the man's family and are offering full support during this difficult period. 'Changi Airport Group and the NDP 2025 Executive Committee are in contact with the family and providing full support during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences to the family,' the statement read. The man was later identified by his younger brother in a public Facebook post as Muhammad Adzri bin Abd Adziz. He was reportedly serving as a uniformed auxiliary police officer with CISCO at Changi Airport. In the Facebook post, his brother recounted the events, confirming that Adzri fainted during the late morning rehearsal. He shared that the authorities had confirmed the matter as a State Coroner's case, with an official investigation ongoing to determine the exact cause of death. The family was informed that all relevant paramedic and hospital emergency reports would be reviewed, and preliminary findings were expected by 10am on 22 June. Funeral arrangements were being prepared, with plans to bring Adzri back to the family home at Block 424 Tampines Street 41 for a burial scheduled between the Muslim prayer times of Zuhur and Asar on Sunday.
