Temerloh: A Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) personnel, Sergeant (PA) Muhamad Muazam Shah Kamardin, 39, succumbed to injuries after being bitten by a king cobra while conducting a demonstration at a programme in Temerloh. He passed away early this morning at approximately 1.50 am.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang APM director Colonel (PA) Che Adam A Rahman confirmed the incident, stating that Muhamad Muazam Shah died while receiving treatment at Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Hospital in Temerloh. The director, when contacted, shared that arrangements were made for the late sergeant's burial at the Kampung Bukit Kelulut Cemetery in Temerloh this morning.

The unfortunate event occurred when Muhamad Muazam Shah was bitten on a finger of his right hand around 10.50 am yesterday. Following the bite, he exited the hall to wash the wound but fainted shortly thereafter. He was immediately rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.