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APM officer dies after king cobra bite during demonstration
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APM officer dies after king cobra bite during demonstration

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) member died after being bitten by a king cobra.
  • The incident occurred during a reptile handling demonstration in Temerloh.
  • The 39-year-old officer died early this morning after a 14-hour battle for his life.

A member of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) in Temerloh has died after being bitten by a king cobra during a reptile handling demonstration. Sarjan Pertahanan Awam (PA) Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, 39, was confirmed dead at 1:50 AM today, over 14 hours after the incident. He had been receiving treatment in the emergency department at Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (HoSHAS). Pahang APM Director Colonel (PA) Che Adam A. Rahman stated that the victim was placed in the red zone and under doctor's observation before his passing. The snakebite occurred on the victim's right middle finger during a demonstration at the Temerloh Jaya Park Hall as part of the National Healthy Malaysia Agenda Tour program. Despite being bitten, Muhamad Muazam Shah initially managed to leave the hall to wash his hand before collapsing and being rushed to the hospital. The unmarried officer is survived by his sister. The incident has cast a somber mood over the APM Temerloh district.

The victim was placed in the red zone and under doctor's observation before being confirmed dead at 1:50 AM this morning.

— Kolonel (PA) Che Adam A. RahmanDirector of APM Pahang, confirming the death of the officer.
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