Varsity student dies, eight in hospital after UiTM endurance challenge in Jengka

A 21-year-old male student passed away and eight others required hospitalization after experiencing health issues during the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge 2026 at Universiti Teknologi MARA, attributed to hot weather conditions.

The incident prompted the university to express condolences, provide support to the deceased's family, and cancel subsequent outdoor events.

The event was being held at UiTM Pahang with adherence to strict health and safety protocols, including mandatory health screenings.

Universiti Teknologi MARA emphasized its commitment to participants' safety and is conducting a thorough investigation.

KUANTAN, Sept 6 — One participant died while eight others received treatment at hospital after experiencing health problems while taking part in the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge (KKEC) 2026 at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Jengka, Maran.

Maran Police chief Supt Wong Kim Wai said police received a report on the incident at 6.59 pm yesterday.

“The deceased was a 21-year-old male student. Further details will be provided after the post-mortem report is received,” he told Bernama when contacted.

It is understood that all of them lost consciousness before being rushed to hospital, with their condition believed to have been due to the hot weather.

Meanwhile, UiTM Pahang branch, in a statement, expressed its profound sadness and extended its condolences to the family of the participant from UiTM Negeri Sembilan branch, the late Fadhlan Fakhry Solana Mohd Fellimal.

“The university management always prioritises the wellbeing of its members and is therefore giving its full attention to the welfare of the deceased’s family.

“The management has mobilised comprehensive assistance to ensure that all matters relating to the funeral arrangements, documentation, transportation and emotional support for the family are handled smoothly and with ease,” the statement said.

UiTM said that, as part of its commitment to the safety and health of its students, the organisers had cancelled the outdoor events for KKEC 2026 scheduled for today.

According to the statement, the annual programme, which brings together kesatria commanders from all UiTM branches nationwide, is being held from Sept 2 to 8 at UiTM Pahang branch, Jengka Campus, and has been conducted in accordance with strict health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs).

“All participants are required to undergo health screenings before the programme begins, as well as periodic health checks before each event. In fact, several participants had previously been asked to withdraw after failing the final screening,” it said.

The university said it takes the incident very seriously and will continue to closely monitor the situation to ensure the wellbeing of all those involved.

“We deeply regret any inconvenience caused, and greatly appreciate the cooperation and prayers of all parties as we navigate this difficult time,” it said. — Bernama

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一名 21 岁的男学生在参加 2026 年玛拉工艺大学 Komander Kesatria 耐力挑战赛时，因天气炎热导致健康问题，不幸去世，另有八名学生需要住院治疗。

事件发生后，校方对遇难者家属表示慰问，并向其家属提供支持，同时取消了后续的户外活动。

本次活动在马来西亚工艺大学彭亨分校举行，严格遵守各项健康安全规程，包括强制性健康筛查。

玛拉工艺大学强调了其对参与者安全的承诺，并正在进行彻底调查。

关丹，9 月 6 日讯——在玛拉工艺大学（UiTM）马兰校区 Jengka 校区举行的 2026 年 Komander Kesatria 耐力挑战赛（KKEC）上，一名参赛者因健康问题死亡，另有八名参赛者在医院接受治疗。

马兰警区主任黄锦伟警监表示，警方于昨日下午6点59分接到有关该事件的报案。

“死者是一名21岁的男学生。待尸检报告出炉后，我们将提供更多细节。”他在接受马新社采访时表示。

据了解，他们在被紧急送往医院之前都已失去意识，他们的状况据信是由于天气炎热造成的。

与此同时，UiTM彭亨分校发表声明，对来自UiTM森美兰分校的参赛者Fadhlan Fakhry Solana Mohd Fellimal的家人表示深切哀悼和慰问。

“大学管理层始终将成员的福祉放在首位，因此，他们正全力关注死者家属的福利。”

声明称：“管理层已调动一切资源，确保与葬礼安排、文件准备、交通运输以及对家属的情感支持相关的所有事宜都能顺利、轻松地处理。”

UiTM表示，为了保障学生的安全和健康，主办方取消了原定于今天举行的KKEC 2026户外活动。

声明称，这项年度活动汇聚了来自全国所有UiTM分校的kesatria指挥官，于9月2日至8日在UiTM彭亨分校Jengka校区举行，并严格按照健康和安全标准操作程序（SOP）进行。

“所有参与者都必须在项目开始前接受健康筛查，并在每次活动前进行定期健康检查。事实上，此前已有几名参与者因未能通过最终筛查而被要求退出，”声明中写道。

校方表示，他们非常重视这起事件，并将继续密切关注事态发展，以确保所有相关人员的福祉。

“我们对由此造成的不便深表歉意，并衷心感谢各方在此艰难时刻的合作与祈祷。”声明中写道。——马新社

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