Justice Roszianayati Ahmad dismissed Zaidi Abdul Rahman’s application, ruling that neither an exhumation nor a fresh post-mortem was warranted.

She said the cause of death – “heat stroke with multi-organ failure” – had been clearly established by Hospital Shah Alam.

Amir Rusyaidi Zaidi, 26, died during a university training programme in 2024.

“It is undisputed that the deceased was brought to hospital on Nov 10, 2024 at 5pm and died on Nov 13, 2024 at 2am.

“Multiple clinical tests and examinations showed severe dehydration involving multiple organs, with no physical injuries other than minor redness on the knees, which was not linked to the cause of death,” Roszianayati said.

She also noted confirmation by the deceased’s friends and trainers at the Reserve Officers’ Training Unit that he had undergone intensive drills since Nov 9, 2024, which aligned with the medical findings.

The judge said the remaining dispute concerned how the deceased came by his death and whether it was caused or accelerated by the acts or negligence of others.

The court, therefore, directed the police to reopen investigations into the death, ordering that a new investigating officer from Bukit Aman be assigned to take over the case and complete the probe within three months.

The judge also directed the attorney-general to convene an inquest to determine how the death had occurred.

She said the numerous affidavits filed in the case contained facts and allegations that could only be resolved through a full police investigation and a public inquest.

Zaidi, 53, was represented by lawyer Aminahtul Mardiah Nor.

Senior federal counsel Nurul Huda Salehuddin and Selangor prosecution director Kalmizah Salleh appeared for the home ministry and the Attorney-General’s Chambers.