In a statement, it said investigations had concluded that the weapons and equipment involved were in working condition.

It said disciplinary action would be taken against the individual who had fired the shot, and that standard operating procedures would be updated if necessary.

Zahir, the son of veteran comedian and actor AR Badul, died on Sept 4. He was shot during a demonstration to mark the launch of the Fifth Division and 13th Brigade of the Malaysian Infantry.

The army said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah had given the green light for Zahir to be posthumously promoted to lieutenant-colonel.

It also said it would continue to provide assistance for Zahir’s family.

Zahir is survived by his wife and five children, the oldest of whom is nine.