SEREMBAN, June 26 — Masdi Md Isa never thought that a video received from his son, Aircraftman 1 Mohd Iqmal Masdi, three days ago would be his family’s last memory of the deceased.
Iqmal, 22, a student at the Institute of Administration and Management Studies (Instar), was killed while undergoing support weapon and hand grenade training at the Syed Sirajuddin Camp, Gemas about 12.10pm yesterday.
“My son often shared his videos with his siblings because they were close to each other. Although he smiled in the last video, I noticed he looked sad, but I thought nothing of it.
“I’m proud of him even though he was killed during training. I accept his death as fate,” the 57-year-old told reporters when met at his house in Kampung Rawa Ulu Batu 1, Lenggeng, here, today.
Besides Iqmal, a Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) trainer Corporal Syuib Bidin, 33, also succumbed to his injuries while being treated at Segamat Hospital, Johor at 5.45pm yesterday.
Another trainer, Corporal Khairuzaman Lokman, 35, is currently receiving treatment at the hospital and is in stable condition.
Sharing about Iqmal’s personality, Masdi said the third of six siblings was a persevering and cheerful individual with good relations with his family.
“He once applied to join the police force but did not pass. He then applied to join the RMAF and succeeded. After two years in service, my son admitted that he enjoyed the work,” he said.
Meanwhile, Masdi thanked the RMAF for facilitating Iqmal’s affairs since the beginning of his service and asked Malaysians to pray for his son’s soul to rest in peace.
“To me, he is a hero and a fighter. He was entrusted with the task and he did it well. My son is the best,” he said.
Iqmal will be buried according to the military funeral ceremony at the Kampung Rawa Hulu Muslim Cemetery after Asar prayers.
— Bernama
