Investigation On Syamsul Haris Now Under Bukit Aman - Johor Police Chief

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The investigation into the case involving Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES) cadet officer Syamsul Haris Shamsudin has been taken over by Bukit Aman.

Johor police chief CP Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad said the case is under the Classified Crime Investigation Unit, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department and is no longer under the jurisdiction of the Johor police.

"In terms of the investigation process and next steps, I cannot provide complete details because this matter is under the responsibility of Bukit Aman," he said at a press conference at the Johor Police Contingent Headquarters here today.

He was commenting on the statement by the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) yesterday which ordered the death of Syamsul Haris to be classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code (Act 574) for further investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).

The AGC informed that the decision was made after hearing a briefing on the results of police investigation into Syamsul Haris' death.

Syamsul Haris, 22, died at the Kota Tinggi Hospital on July 28 after undergoing training at the Army Combat Training Centre in Ulu Tiram. The case was previously classified as sudden death (SDR).

The Shah Alam High Court later allowed the deceased's family's application for a re-exhumation and second autopsy.

The deceased, who was buried on July 29 at the Kampung Riching Ulu Islamic Cemetery, Semenyih, was post-mortemed for the second time at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) on August 30 before his remains were reburied on the same day.

Meanwhile, UTM, in a separate statement, informed that it had taken note of the AGC's decision and stressed its commitment to provide full cooperation to police and the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) in further investigations.

UTM also stressed that the university would not protect any individual found to be involved.

"UTM always adheres to the principles of transparency and the rule of law, and leaves it entirely to the authorities to complete the investigation to ensure justice is served," according to UTM.

-- BERNAMA