The father of deceased fireman, Muhammad Adib Mohd Kassim, has welcomed the government’s decision to set up a special committee to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation into the death of his son.

Mohd Kassim Abdul Hamid, 65, said the establishment of the committee which would throw new light into Adib’s (above) death had been much-awaited by his family.

"This shows the government’s concern over what had happened...