Soldier Killed in Grenade Exercise Buried with Military Honors

The remains of Corporal Norazmi Abu Bakar, who died in a grenade explosion during a training exercise, were laid to rest in his hometown of Kampung Tupah Lama, Sungai Petani, Malaysia. The 40-year-old soldier passed away following an incident at Kem Hobart, Gurun, during a grenade-throwing drill.

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The deceased was 40 years old and was brought to his hometown in Kampung Tupah Lama first, immediately after the post-mortem process at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital (HSB), Alor Setar was completed.

Following a post-mortem examination at Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar, Corporal Norazmi's body was transported to his village. The burial took place at the Al-Busyra Mosque Islamic Cemetery, concluding at 5:25 AM. Approximately 300 colleagues and family members attended to pay their final respects.

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The burial was completed at 5:25 AM and was attended by approximately 300 people, consisting of colleagues and family members who paid their last respects.

The funeral was conducted with military honors to recognize Corporal Norazmi's service and sacrifice to the nation's security forces. A poignant moment occurred when the Malaysian flag, the Jalur Gemilang, was presented to his 38-year-old widow, Siti Fairus Mohamad Yussof, by Brigadier General Mohd. Fouzi Sulaiman, Commander of the 6th Infantry Brigade.

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The burial was conducted according to military ceremony to honor his service and sacrifice in the national security forces.

Corporal Norazmi is survived by his two children, Nurliana Danishah, 14, and Muhammad Rizhan Darwish, 8. The Malaysian Army confirmed the incident occurred during a grenade-throwing exercise as part of the Royal Engineers Regiment's combat readiness training. Another soldier, Private Siti Khadijah Sungip, 24, also died in the incident and was transported to Johor for burial. The army expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.

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The atmosphere turned emotional as the Jalur Gemilang was presented by the Commander of the 6th Malaysian Infantry Brigade, Brigadier General Mohd. Fouzi Sulaiman, to the deceased's widow, Siti Fairus Mohamad Yussof, 38.