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Malay Mail
6 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Court to hear bid to exhume UTM Palapes cadet's body for second post-mortem on Aug 25
SHAH ALAM, Aug 19 —The High Court here today set Aug 25 to hear the notice of motion to exhume the body of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (Palapes) trainee cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin for a second post-mortem. Judge Datuk Bhupindar Singh Gurcharan Singh Preet set the date after the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC), named the respondents in the application, requested time to file the affidavit-in-reply. The IGP and the AGC were represented by Senior Federal Counsel Nurul Huda Mohd Salehuddin and Selangor Director of Prosecutions, Kalmizah Salleh, respectively. The two respondents were given until this Friday to file their affidavit-in-reply. Syamsul Haris, 22, died during training at the Army Combat Training Centre in Ulu Tiram on July 28. The Johor police had said that a post-mortem found no signs of criminal injury, but the deceased's mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, 45, called for an inquiry after finding 'mysterious bruises' on her son's body. Ummu Haiman was represented by lawyer Naran Singh. — Bernama
Malay Mail
6 days ago
- Malay Mail
Johor cops: 22 statements recorded in probe into UTM student's death during army training
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 13 — Police have recorded statements from 22 individuals to assist in the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Johor police chief Comm Ab Rahaman Arsad said the individuals comprised doctors, as well as the victim's family members, friends and coaches. Speaking at a press conference at the state police contingent headquarters here today, he said police were still awaiting the full post-mortem report from Kota Tinggi Hospital to determine the cause of death. Ab Rahaman said the investigation paper was expected to be completed within a month before being referred to the Johor State Prosecution Department for further action. 'We will consult the Prosecution Department for advice and views on further steps in the investigation after the post-mortem, as this case has already come to the attention of Bukit Aman. 'It is understood that the Home Ministry has also requested for the matter (investigation) to be expedited, and we will obtain (the report) from the Chemistry Department as soon as possible,' he said. Syamsul Haris, 22, was reported to have died under suspicious circumstances while undergoing Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES) training at the Army Basic Training Centre (PULADA), Ulu Tiram, here. The second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security student, who was the eldest of three siblings, began training on July 26, which was scheduled to end on Aug 3. Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee comprising the defence, higher education, and home ministries. The mother of the late Syamsul Haris, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, on Monday urged that the investigation into the cause of death be conducted transparently and fairly, and also called for a second autopsy to be carried out immediately. — Bernama
Malay Mail
11-08-2025
- Malay Mail
No one will be spared if bullying or criminal conduct found in UTM Palapes cadet's death, says higher education minister
SEMENYIH, Aug 11 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has assured that no individual will be protected if investigations into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin uncover elements of bullying or criminal conduct. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the special committee investigating the 22-year-old Reserve Officer Training Unit (Palapes) cadet's death is expected to complete its report soon. 'I have directed UTM to take all necessary measures and fully cooperate with the investigation. There will be no attempt to shield anyone if wrongdoing is found,' he told reporters after visiting Syamsul Haris' mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, at her home here today. Also present was UTM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim. Zambry also noted that priority should be given to expediting the committee's report while ensuring that the family's concerns are addressed. Syamsul Haris, a second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security student and the eldest of three siblings, died under unclear and suspicious circumstances while undergoing Palapes training at the Army Combat Training Centre (Pulada) in Ulu Tiram, Johor. He began training on July 26, which was scheduled to end on August 3. Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee comprising the Ministries of Defence, Higher Education and Home Affairs. The family has called for a transparent and fair investigation, including a second autopsy, following allegations by Ummu Haiman Bee that her son's body showed bruises and injuries consistent with physical assault rather than a seizure. 'I want a transparent investigation. There were wounds on his chest, as if he was stabbed or struck with an object. His eyes were bruised. I strongly believe there was foul play, that he was beaten, tortured and assaulted until he died,' she said. She also urged that the family's lawyer, Datuk Naran Singh, be included in the ministry's investigation committee. — Bernama
