{
  "id": 2711499,
  "title": "APM officer dies after being bitten by king cobra during reptile demonstration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/apm-officer-dies-after-being-bitten-by-king-cobra-during-reptile",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:52:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126479/apm-officer-dies-after-being-bitten-by-king-cobra-during-reptile-demonstration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Civil Defence Force officer in Malaysia lost his life after being bitten by a king cobra during a reptile-handling demonstration as part of a health programme. Sergeant (PA) Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, 39, succumbed to his injuries at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh on August 23, 2026. Pahang APM director Colonel (PA) Che Adam A Rahman announced that the deceased would be taken to Kampung Bukit Kelulut Mosque for funeral prayers before burial at the local Muslim cemetery. Muhamad Muazam Shah, who was single and survived by a sister, was reportedly bitten on the middle finger of his right hand during the demonstration at Dewan Taman Temerloh Jaya. After being bitten, he left the hall to wash his hand but collapsed outside before being rushed to the hospital's Emergency Department. Despite doctors' efforts to monitor his condition, he was pronounced dead early the following morning.",
  "summary": "A MALAYSIAN Civil Defence Force (APM) officer died early today after being bitten by a king cobra during a reptile-handling demonstration in Temerloh yesterday. Civil Defence Sergeant (PA) Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, 39, died at 1.50am while receiv...",
  "key_points": [
    "Civil Defence officer Muhamad Muazam Shah, 39, dies in Malaysia",
    "Bitten by king cobra during health programme demonstration",
    "Died at hospital on August 23, 2026, after hand collapse"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The officer's death highlights the risks involved in handling venomous animals, even for trained personnel, and underscores the need for stringent safety protocols in demonstrations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}