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A soldier has been remanded for three days after allegedly discharging a firearm that wounded a colleague at a shooting range near Hutan Menyala in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.
The Malaysian Army has wrapped up its investigation into a serious injury suffered by a commando at a Johor military installation in March, with dismissals now proceeding against those held responsible.
The Malaysian Army has concluded that allegations of rape and sexual misconduct against one of its members, which circulated widely on social media, are inconsistent with the facts, following an internal investigation.
Second Lieutenant Muhammad Fadli Jamalluddin, 24, has become the Best Overall Trainee in Malaysia's Basic Commando Course after failing his first attempt. His perseverance through a demanding three-month training programme demonstrates the mental resilience required for elite military service.