Two Soldiers Killed in Hobart Camp Grenade Training Tragedy in Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 2026 — Two Malaysian Army personnel were killed following an explosion during a grenade-throwing training exercise at the Hobart Camp firing range in Gurun, Kedah.

The victims were identified as Corporal Norazmi Abu Bakar from the Sixth Battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment and Private Siti Khadijah Sungip from the First Squadron of the Royal Army Engineers Regiment.

The incident reportedly occurred at about 10.57am on Tuesday during a combat enhancement training exercise involving the Royal Army Engineers Regiment under the Second Malaysian Infantry Division.

Both victims suffered serious injuries after the explosion and were rushed to Sultan Abdul Halim Hospital in Sungai Petani for emergency treatment. However, they were pronounced dead while being transported to the hospital.

Their remains were later taken to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital in Alor Setar for post-mortem procedures.

Corporal Norazmi’s remains were later brought to his family home before being laid to rest at the Masjid Al-Busyra Muslim Cemetery in Merbok. His funeral was held with military honours, attended by family members, relatives, friends and fellow military personnel.

Private Siti Khadijah’s remains were brought back to her hometown in Johor for burial.

The tragedy has drawn national attention as both victims were serving members of the Malaysian Army who lost their lives while undergoing official military training.

Police have classified the case as sudden death while further investigations are being carried out to determine the actual cause of the explosion.

Authorities have also recorded statements from seven witnesses who were present during the incident to assist with the investigation.

The Malaysian Armed Forces is expected to work closely with the police to review the circumstances surrounding the incident, including training procedures and safety measures at the firing range.

The deaths of the two soldiers have brought deep sadness to their families, colleagues and the wider military community. Their passing also highlights the risks faced by security personnel during military training and national defence duties.

As investigations continue, the tragedy remains a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made by members of the armed forces in carrying out their responsibilities.