[ PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya’s (UM) International and Strategic Studies Department has issued an apology over provocative remarks made by American academic Bruce Gilley during a lecture at the university. “The department is very regretful about the irresponsible statement made by Professor Dr Bruce Gilley. ALSO READ: UM to tighten processes, guidelines after Gilley controversy … Read more
[ SEPANG: The American academic who riled up Malaysia with his provocative statements over the country’s strong support of Palestine during a lecture at Universiti Malaya (UM) has been described as a “mediocre scholar” by the Prime Minister. “A mediocre scholar should not have been invited here as a visiting professor in the first place,” … Read more
[ PUTRAJAYA: While the Higher Education Ministry awaits a full report from Universiti Malaya (UM) on the controversial talk by Bruce Gilley held there, it will not pursue any action against him.Its minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) noted that the US academic had already fled the country. “So we (the ministry) are … Read more
[ PUTRAJAYA: The Higher Education Ministry will not pursue further action against US academician Bruce Gilley, who reportedly made controversial and provocative statements during a lecture at Universiti Malaya (UM) on Tuesday (April 23). Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir (pic) said this was because Gilley had already left the country. ALSO READ: Vigilance … Read more
[ PETALING JAYA: All institutes of higher learning must have air-tight procedures and guidelines to vet potential speakers and collaborators, say academics. Calling for more stringent checks on potential speakers, especially by renowned academic institutions planning on inviting them, educationist Tan Sri Dr T. Marimuthu said when a talk is given in a university, it … Read more
[ PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is still safe to travel, affirms the US embassy to Malaysia, negating US academician Bruce Gilley’s claim that it is not. “There is no change to the US travel advisory, which remains at Level 1, the lowest level out of four,” it said in a statement. According to the United States … Read more
[ PETALING JAYA: All programmes and activities scheduled to involve US academician Bruce Gilley have been ordered to be cancelled by Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. Universiti Malaya (UM), which had a talk by Gilley on Tuesday (April 23), was also ordered to investigate and report on the details to the … Read more
[ PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) has issued a public apology and is preparing a full report on the issue surrounding a controversial talk given at its institution by US academician Bruce Gilley. “Action will be taken against those found to be involved with this issue. “UM also takes this matter seriously and apologises to … Read more
