UM apologises for hosting pro-Israel professor, lambasts him for claiming Malaysia unsafe for travellers

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The University of Malaya (UM) has today expressed regret for hosting a controversial American academic who accused Malaysian leaders of advocating a...

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In a statement, the university then lambasted Bruce Gilley for claiming that Malaysia is not safe for travellers after Putrajaya ordered that his events be cancelled due to his remarks.UM also said it has acknowledged the directive from the Ministry of Higher Education and promptly responded by cancelling all planned programs and activities featuring Gilley.“UM expresses regret over the controversial statements that disregard societal sentiments as circulated on social media platforms,” it said.

 

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