June 15, 2009 Monday
Updated

June 15, 2009
SAF serviceman dies in Taiwan
By Reico Wong
A SINGAPORE Armed Forces (SAF) regular serviceman was found unconscious in his bunk in a Taiwanese military facility on Monday morning.

First Sergeant (1SG) Ang Joo Pin, was discovered motionless at 7.15am and was given immediate medical attention by an SAF senior medic.

The 30-year-old ammunition technician was sent to the nearby hospital and efforts to resuscitate him continued en route but to no avail.

He was pronounced dead at 7.40am.

Ang was in Taiwan to support the SAF's unilateral training.

The Ministry of Defence (Mindef) and the SAF said they extend their deepest condolences to Ang's family and will assist the family in their time of grief.

Mindef is investigating the incident.

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