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UiTM endurance challenge death (Jengka)

Ministry ordered UiTM to submit a full report; health department and police investigating. Post-mortem lab results pending.

Category
Child & school
Since
4 Sep 2026
Last update
9 Sep 2026
Next
UiTM and post-mortem findings

Timeline

  1. Nine students collapse with heat-related symptoms during the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge.
  2. Fadhlan Fakhry, 21, dies in ICU at Temerloh.
  3. Higher Education Minister orders a full report; outdoor events cancelled.
  4. Pahang Health Department opens its own investigation.