MOHE says informed of Universiti Malaya's action to probe academic
The Higher Education Ministry today said it has been informed of actions taken by Universiti Malaya to investigate an academic allegedly involved in sexual harassment, including sending nude photographs to students.
In a statement today, the ministry said it takes a serious view of any matters of misconduct and breach of procedure involving staff at institutes of higher learning.
“UM also does not treat such allegations lightly. The ministry has...
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Higher Education Ministry says informed of actions taken by Universiti Malaya in probing academic accused of sending nude photographs to students.
Ministry says it takes serious view of misconduct matters.
The Higher Education Ministry today said it has been informed of actions taken by Universiti Malaya to investigate an academic allegedly involved in sexual harassment, including sending nude photographs to students.
In a statement today, the ministry said it takes a serious view of any matters of misconduct and breach of procedure involving staff at institutes of higher learning.
“UM also does not treat such allegations lightly. The ministry has been updated by the university since it first received the complaint on the matter.
“The UM integrity unit is actively carrying out a probe into the allegations,” the ministry added.
It added the university had also complied with the procedures and rules on how to deal with such matters and had taken the necessary steps to protect the rights of all parties involved.
According to the ministry, the professor concerned has also filed a police report over the allegations made against him and the case is currently under investigation.
The UM Feminism Club had previously alleged inaction against the academic, despite repeated complaints.
Yesterday, the group handed over a memorandum to UM administrators. The club also gathered in front of the UM Chancellery building to demonstrate their concerns, chanting slogans such as “Long live students” and calling on the university to take firm action against the lecturer.
They also urged UM to ensure that the campus environment remains safe from the threat of sexual harassment.
