Soldier killed in shooting incident confirmed as 9th Brigade personnel

SONG: The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) has confirmed that one of its personnel, who was killed after being shot on Monday (Sept 23), was part of a company from the 9th Brigade in Sibu.

The personnel have been identified as Cpl Petrus Linggi Liman, 29.

In a statement issued, the victim was undergoing an Exercise PASAK BUMI (EPB) around Kanowit-Nanga Dap-Song from Sept 21 to 29.

“On the second day of training, at around 2.45 am, the platoon he was in was resting when they heard the sound of a motorcycle travelling along a log road near their location.

“Shortly after, the sound of what they believed was a gunshot rang out in the direction of the motorcycle. Suspicious of the sound, a perimeter check was carried out immediately and they found a personnel injured by the gunshot,” the army said.

Preliminary treatment was promptly administered on-site before he was rushed to the Song health clinic at 4 am. He was later referred to Kapit Hospital for further medical treatment at 5 am, but unfortunately, he was pronounced dead at 7.43 am.

Following the incident, a police report has been lodged at the Song district police headquarters (IPD) and investigations are underway.

The victim’s next-of-kin, who are in Sarikei, have been notified and funeral arrangement will be made once the autopsy is completed. The public is urged to refrain from speculating or sharing any photos on the incident, out of respect to the victim’s family and because of the ongoing investigati