KUALA LUMPUR: Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin described the sacrifice of the family of soldier Trooper K. Indiran, who died last Thursday, as beyond repayment.
In a Facebook post, he said the late Indiran's mother, S. Usha, and her family have once again been tested with the loss of a loved one who had devoted his service to the nation.
Indiran's father, Lt Col C. Kayamboo of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), was killed in a Beechcraft B200T aircraft crash in 2016.
"The sacrifice of a family that has given not one, but two beloved members to the nation is a sacrifice that can never be repaid or compared in any way whatsoever," he said.
Khaled also expressed his deepest condolences to the family and urged Malaysians to continue praying for them to remain strong and steadfast in facing the heavy trial.
Armed forces chief Datuk Malek Razak Sulaiman visited Indiran's family to convey his condolences and provide moral support.
Malek said that Indiran was conferred a military funeral and was buried next to his father.
"The sacrifices of two generations is not only a family's history, but symbolises the loyalty and bravery etched in the soul of every warrior and fighter.
"As chief of defence force, I am greatly touched with the strength shown by Indiran's family.
"May they be given the strength and determination in this tough time… his sacrifice will always be remembered," he posted on Facebook today, adding that the armed forces would always stand strong with the families of its personnel and officers.
On Feb 18, Indiran, 22, who was undergoing training at the First Regiment of the Royal Armoured Corps at Kem Batu 10 in Kuantan, Pahang, was found unconscious before being rushed to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan and was pronounced dead the following day while receiving treatment.
Yesterday, Khaled was reported as saying that no elements of abuse or bullying were detected in the soldier's death.
– Bernama
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