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Civil Defence Force vows safety review after trained sergeant dies from cobra bite

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) takes the fatal snakebite incident involving one of...

Civil Defence Force vows safety review after trained sergeant dies from cobra bite

The Malaysia Civil Defence Force (APM) has vowed to conduct a safety review following the tragic snakebite death of one of its trained personnel. Sergeant (PA) Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, 39, succumbed to a king cobra bite during a venomous animal handling demonstration. The APM expresses its condolences to the deceased's family and acknowledges the incident as a significant loss for the force and the nation.

It emphasizes that all personnel must undergo training before participating in such activities, and the deceased followed the prescribed procedures and safety instructions. The APM assures that the demonstration was conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures and safety protocols.

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