The Feminism Club of Universiti Malaysia held a demonstration on campus demanding decisive action against a professor accused of sexual harassment. Around 30 students and alumni members gathered outside UM's Chancellory building, alleging the university has been slow to act on multiple harassment claims against the professor dating back to 2020. The demonstrators called for the professor's immediate suspension, fair investigations, and improved campus safety policies.
Demonstrators hold up signs against sexual harassment at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latifas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeKUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 — The Feminism Club of Universiti Malaysia demonstrated on the campus today to demand that administrators act decisively against a professor accused of sexual harassment .
“Similar incidents date back to 2020 with poor handling by the administration leading to media exposure. The university’s bureaucratic approach and ineffective anti-harassment policies have left some cases unresolved. Universiti Malaya Feminism Club president Chin Jes Weng speaks during a press conference at Universiti Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 20, 2024. — Picture by Firdaus Latif
Students previously posted photographs identifying the professor to warn others. The Feminism Club said UM removed the photographs without explanation.
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