Johor bahru: Police have recorded statements from 22 individuals to assist in the investigation into the death of Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student Syamsul Haris Shamsudin. Johor police chief Comm Ab Rahaman Arsad said the individuals comprised doctors, as well as the victim's family members, friends, and coaches.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, police are still awaiting the full post-mortem report from Kota Tinggi Hospital to determine the cause of death. Ab Rahaman mentioned that the investigation paper is expected to be completed within a month before being referred to the Johor State Prosecution Department for further action.

The police chief stated, "We will consult the Prosecution Department for advice and views on further steps in the investigation after the post-mortem, as this case has already come to the attention of Bukit Aman." He also noted that the Home Ministry has requested for the investigation to be expedited, and efforts are being made to obtain the report from the Chemistry Department promptly.

Syamsul Haris, 22, reportedly died under suspicious circumstances while undergoing Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Reserve Officers Training Unit (PALAPES) training at the Army Basic Training Centre (PULADA), Ulu Tiram. The second-semester Bachelor of Cyber Security student, who was the eldest of three siblings, began training on July 26, which was scheduled to end on August 3.

Earlier, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced the formation of a joint investigation committee comprising the defence, higher education, and home ministries. The mother of the late Syamsul Haris, Ummu Haiman Bee Daulatgun, has urged that the investigation into the cause of death be conducted transparently and fairly, also calling for a second autopsy to be carried out immediately.