APM chief: Awang Askandar planned to set up 'Extreme Squad' to help disaster-hit nations

KOTA KINABALU: The late Lt Kol Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub wanted to set up a Malaysian Civil Defence Force (MCDF) 'Extreme Squad' to help nations hit by disasters, says the Force's chief commissioner Aminurrahim Mohamed.

KOTA KINABALU: The late Lt Kol Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub wanted to set up a Malaysian Civil Defence Force "Extreme Squad" to help nations hit by disasters, says the Force's chief commissioner Aminurrahim Mohamed.

"The deceased had a strong spirit even though he reached the age of 56, but his spirit and commitment were very high. MCDF is indeed at a loss and it will be difficult to find a replacement,” he said when met after the funeral at the Kampung Benoni Islamic Cemetery here today. He said several affairs such as entitlements including pension, insurance and other incentives would also be managed accordingly for the family.

Masneh said at that time, Awang Askandar was a junior student at USM, although in terms of age, he was older.

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