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Sinar Daily
9 hours ago
- Sinar Daily
Sudden death or foul play? The unanswered questions surrounding a UTM student's death
SHAH ALAM - The death of 22-year-old Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student and Pasukan Latihan Pegawai Simpanan (Palapes) trainee, Syamsul Haris Shamsudin, during a training exercise in Johor on July 28 has raised public concern. It has also prompted calls for an inquest and demands for answers from his grieving family. Ummu Haiman shows a picture of her late son when met by Sinar at her home on Aug 11. Multiple agencies are now involved in the investigation, but questions remain over what happened that day. The Incident According to Kota Tinggi District Police Chief Superintendent Yusof Othman, police received a report at 5.33pm on July 28 that Syamsul had collapsed during Combat Inoculation Training at the Army Land Training Centre (Pulada), Ulu Tiram. Yusof said initial investigations found the cadet 'suddenly became incoherent and lost control' around 2.30pm before being attended to by a medical officer from the Armed Forces Hospital. He was rushed to Kota Tinggi Hospital but was pronounced dead at the emergency department. The body was later sent to Sultan Ismail Hospital's Forensic Medicine Department for a post-mortem. Official Findings and What's Still Unknown Police said the post-mortem found no injuries indicative of foul play, but the exact cause of death is pending laboratory results, which could take up to three months. The case has been classified as a Sudden Death Report (SDR). Yusof emphasised that a detailed and thorough investigation is ongoing, including interviews with witnesses and medical officers. He also urged the public not to speculate while awaiting the results. The Mother's Allegations Syamsul's mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, disputed the suggestion that her son died from a seizure. When she viewed his body, she claimed to have seen severe bruising, bleeding from the nose and eyes, wounds in the mouth and bruises on the neck, as well as injuries that looked like gunshot wounds. 'One person said he had a seizure during a shooting practice, while another told a family member he died in a fight,' she said. She also alleged she was initially prevented from taking photographs and was only allowed to see part of his body; but managed to document the injuries herself. Ummu has formally requested that her son's grave be exhumed for a second post-mortem and has appointed lawyer Naran Singh to represent the family. Legal Push for an Inquest Naran has publicly urged Attorney General Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar to initiate an inquest. 'Why is the AG silent regarding the death of this student following his mother's allegations? The AG is the guardian of public interest,' he said. The lawyer also questioned why the Attorney General's Chambers has not made any move despite serious allegations of foul play. Government and Military Response On Aug 2, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced that a special inter-ministerial committee comprising the Defence Ministry, the Home Affairs Ministry and the Higher Education Ministry would investigate the case. 'At the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) level, we will set up a committee to investigate the cause and reason behind the victim's death,' Khaled said. Meanwhile, Army Chief General Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan expressed regret over the incident. 'We will review the training procedures to identify any weaknesses and areas that need improvement to prevent recurrence,' he said. University and Ministerial Involvement UTM Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim visited the family on Aug 2, offering condolences and contributions. On Aug 11, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir met Ummu and assured her that there would be no attempt to protect anyone if wrongdoing was committed against Haris. 'The priority is to expedite the committee's report. UTM had been instructed to give its full cooperation and that counselling support would be provided to the family,' he emphasised. The Family's Grief and Calls for Justice Syamsul, a second-semester Cyber Security degree student at UTM Skudai, was the eldest of three siblings. His father passed away in December 2024, leaving him as the family's main hope. In a TikTok post, Ummu shared the moment she sent her son to campus last year, captioned: 'Sent Syamsul to UTM Skudai to further his studies in Cyber Security. But brought him back as a body.' She said she has now lost two loved ones in less than a year and is determined to find the truth, so that such cases will not happen to other people's children. What Happens Next Laboratory results from the first post-mortem are expected within three months. The special committee's findings will determine whether further legal or disciplinary action is taken. The family continues to push for a second autopsy via exhumation. The Armed Forces have pledged to review Palapes training protocols. For now, the case remains officially classified as sudden death, but the controversy and the family's fight for answers show no sign of fading.
The Sun
05-08-2025
- Business
- The Sun
MAIPk allocates RM5.5m for Asnaf empowerment programmes in Perak
IPOH: The Perak Islamic Religious and Malay Customs Council (MAIPk) has set aside RM5.5 million this year to fund two key initiatives—the Asnaf Economic Empowerment Programme (Proper A) and the Asnaf Entrepreneur Umbrella Programme (UPAYA). CEO Syamsul Hazeman Md Salleh said Proper A now adopts a dynamic model focusing on four sectors: smartphone repairs, mobile hairdressing, coffee franchises, and Roti Kaya Junus outlets. Participants receive RM8,000 to RM14,000 in financial aid, tailored to their business type, alongside training. 'Mobile business participants get a motorcycle and starter kit, while franchisees gain full brand support to ease operations,' he said after launching UPAYA. Monitoring will span three to six months to ensure effective fund utilisation. Under UPAYA, MAIPk has aided 60 Asnaf food entrepreneurs with equipment, training, and mentorship. 'This lifts small-scale traders, resolves financial hurdles, and boosts household incomes,' Syamsul added. The council aims to break poverty cycles and foster sustainable livelihoods. - Bernama
New Straits Times
04-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Army to review training procedures after UTM Palapes cadet's death
KUALA LUMPUR: The army will review its training procedures to address any shortcomings and prevent a recurrence following the death of a Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet. Army chief General Tan Sri Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan said the army regretted what had happened to 22-year-old Syamsul Haris Shamsudin and is taking the necessary steps to investigate the cause. "We will look into the training procedures to identify any weaknesses and areas for improvement in order to prevent a recurrence. "The army takes the training of its personnel seriously, whether at the individual or collective level. All syllabuses and standard operating procedures are developed to achieve the desired training objectives and end state. "One of the main considerations in training is safety. It remains a top priority," he told the New Straits Times. On July 28, Syamsul Haris died during Palapes UTM training at the Army Training Centre (Pulada) Combat Inoculation Range in Ulu Tiram, Johor. His mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, has called for a probe, claiming the cause of death was unclear and questionable. The single mother said her observations during the post-mortem revealed severe injuries on her son's body that were inconsistent with the initial explanation that his death was due to a seizure. On Saturday, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin had said that a task force comprising representatives from three ministries has been formed to investigate the death. The task force includes representatives from the Defence Ministry, the Home Ministry, and the Higher Education Ministry. Khaled added that the armed forces have also set up its own committee to determine the cause of death of Syamsul. On Friday, Kota Tinggi police chief Superintendent Yusof Othman said police were investigating the cadet's death. Syamsul had joined the Palapes UTM training last Saturday and that his mother received a call last Monday that he had died. Syamsul has since been buried.
Barnama
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
‘Coach Choi' Returns As Perak FA Head Coach For A1 League, 2026 SUKMA
IPOH, July 26 (Bernama) - The Perak Football Association (PAFA) has appointed Syamsul Saad as the new head coach of Perak FA for the upcoming 2025/2026 A1 Semi-Pro League season and the 2026 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor. PAFA president Datuk Mohd Azhar Jamaluddin said the decision was based on Syamsul's extensive experience in football development at the state level, as well as his background as both a player and a coach. 'Syamsul is no stranger to Perak football. He has represented the state and previously contributed his expertise as a coach.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
Fattah's directorial debut shows flair, confidence
FATTAH Amin's directorial debut with the telemovie "Noktah Dosa" showcases his creative touch and his 14 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Those who caught the gritty drama that aired on TV3 drew parallels between the artiste, whose real name is Abd Fattah Mohd Amin, and his cousins, Syamsul and Syafiq Yusof. One Netizen said: "Fattah is Syamsul Yusof's cousin. He would have quite a bit of experience behind the scenes." Another said: "There's certainly 'class'. Fattah's touch is brilliant. He could soon follow in the footsteps of Syamsul and Syafiq." A fan said: "Fattah can go far as a director. The storyline is interesting, and it's also down to the solid cast." "Noktah Dosa" is one of the telemovies on TV3's Dari Lensa Ke Layar slate, an initiative to nurture local talent and give actors a chance to direct. Others who received this opportunity are Zahiril Adzim, Siti Saleha and Janna Nick. "Noktah Dosa" centres on Hafiz (Nafiz Muaz), a postgraduate sociology student researching prostitution. His work leads him to Kamelia (Datin Elvina Mohamad). He attempts to rescue her from her situation, but the presence of Madam (Jasmin Hamid) complicates Hafiz's task. Fattah expressed his gratitude for the chance to direct and for being entrusted with a meaningful script. "My first telemovie highlights a clear message. We shouldn't be quick to judge, even if someone is in a profession that appears sinful on the surface. "Guidance belongs to God and can reach anyone at any time." Produced by Anomalous Films, "Noktah Dosa" can be streamed on Tonton.
