Kuala lumpur: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has assured that no individual will be protected if investigations into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) cadet Syamsul Haris Shamsudin uncover elements of bullying or criminal conduct. Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir said the special committee investigating the 22-year-old Reserve Officer Training Unit (PALAPES) cadet's death is expected to complete its report soon. According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Zambry directed UTM to take all necessary measures and fully cooperate with the investigation. 'There will be no attempt to shield anyone if wrongdoing is found,' he told reporters after visiting Syamsul Haris' mother, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, at her home. UTM vice-chancellor Prof Dr Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim was also present during the visit. Zambry highlighted the importance of expediting the committee's report while addressing the family's concerns. Syamsul Haris, a second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security stu dent and the eldest of three siblings, died under unclear and suspicious circumstances while undergoing PALAPES training at the Army Combat Training Centre (PULADA) in Ulu Tiram, Johor. His training began on July 26 and was scheduled to conclude on August 3. Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee comprising the Ministries of Defence, Higher Education, and Home Affairs. The family has called for a transparent and fair investigation, including a second autopsy, after Ummu Haiman Bee alleged that her son's body showed bruises and injuries consistent with physical assault rather than a seizure. Ummu Haiman Bee expressed her desire for a transparent investigation, noting wounds on his chest and bruises on his eyes, which she believes indicate foul play. She strongly believes that her son was beaten, tortured, and assaulted until he died. She has also urged that the family's lawyer, Datuk Naran Singh, be included in the ministry's inve stigation committee.