LAHAD DATU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The remains of Leading Seaman Class 1 (LK) Arman San Hermansa, a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) diver, were buried at 10.55 tonight at the Kampung Terusan Muslim Cemetery here.
Aman San, 28, was buried with full military honours (RMN), with the assistance of local residents.
Also present were the Commander of Naval Diving and Mine Warfare First Admiral Dr Tay Yap Leong; Commander of Naval Area 2 Headquarters Rear Admiral Datuk Khir Junaidi Idris; his father, Hermansa Senda; family members and friends.
Before that, his body was taken to the family residence in Kampung Sapagaya, Silam, and then to a nearby surau where the funeral prayer was performed.
Arman San, who served as a mine clearance diver, was found dead in the salvage operation of KD Pendekar yesterday.
On Aug 25, KD Pendekar sank during an operation in the waters of Tanjung Penyusop after experiencing major leaks, believed to be a result of hitting an underwater object.
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