Maran: The Pahang Health Department (Pahang JKN), via the Maran District Health Office, is conducting further investigations to identify factors related to the death of a participant in the Komander Kesatria Endurance Challenge (KKEC) 2026 in Maran on Saturday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Pahang JKN stated that the investigation includes an assessment of environmental aspects, implementation of the activity, weather conditions, and other relevant factors. The department expressed support for the organiser's decision to suspend related activities following the incident as a precautionary measure while the investigation is underway.

On September 4, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) student Fadhlan Fakhry Solana Mohd Fellimal, 21, died after collapsing while participating in the KKEC 2026 endurance event at UiTM Jengka campus in Pahang. Additionally, eight other participants were reported to have received treatment and medical observation at two separate hospitals due to heat-related incidents during the event.

Pahang JKN has advised organisers of endurance and outdoor physical activities to conduct risk assessments before and throughout activities, particularly considering heat-related risks and prevailing weather conditions. They emphasized the importance of ensuring that drinking water is readily available at suitable locations and providing adequate rest periods, especially during hot weather or high-intensity activities.

Pahang JKN also highlighted the need for organisers to monitor participants through the buddy system and checkpoints, ensure the readiness of emergency medical teams and ambulances, and have clear emergency response and evacuation plans. The department affirmed its commitment to continue monitoring developments and take appropriate actions based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.