Sources Reveal UM Removed Deputy Vice-Chancellor Dr Hamdi For Not Supporting Umno

The Education Ministry has discontinued the contract of one Deputy Vice-Chancellor, removed the Director UMcedel, and will be replacing another Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs, all for reasons that might not have anything to do with education or their competency.

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Universiti Malaya (UM) Has Allegedly Removed Two Deputy Vice-Chancellors On Reasons That Once Again Highlights The Lack Of Academic Freedom In Local Institutions

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According To The Malaysian Insider, The Education Ministry Did Not Extend Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic And International) Professor Dr Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor's Contract Because He Is Pro-Opposition

In the Universiti Malaya's top administration *About page, Prof Dr Hamdi*'s profile read "He is in charge of academic matters overseeing the entire faculties and academic agencies in the university. His portfolio also covers the international related agendas." His profile has now been removed.

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic And International) Professor Dr Mohd Hamdi Abd Shukor

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They Will Also Be Replacing Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs), Professor Datuk Dr Rohana Yusof For Being Too Lenient With Students

Professor Rohana Yusof's profile in the UM website reads "In this position she is responsible for developing and preparing students' for the job market and at the same time facilitating and looking after their well-being."

Professor Datuk Dr Rohana Yusof

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Under Rohana's Watch, Up To 2,000 Students Defied The University's Ban And Carried Out A Campus Talk Featuring Anwar Ibrahim. The Occupy UM Protest Then Broke Out When The University Punished The Student Activists Responsible.

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A Source Revealed That Removing Hamdi Is A Huge Loss For The Varsity As The 44-Year-Old Professor Has A Stellar Track Record

However, The Education Ministry Views The Support Of Umno As The Main Criteria. "There Is No Room For Difference Of Opinion," Says The Source.

Last Year, UM Removed Professor Datuk Dr Redhuan Othman As Director Of UM's Centre For Democracy And Elections After His Research Findings And Analysis Put Barisan Nasional In A Bad Light

Professor Datuk Dr Redhuan Othman

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The Federal Government Is Responsible For The Appointment Of University Heads Or Vice-Chancellors In UM

Screenshot of the administrator profile page on Universiti Malaya's website.

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The Nation's Oldest Univesity Has Been Plagued With Issues With Both Students And Faculty Members After Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Amin Jalaludin Was Appointed As Vice-Chancellor In 2013

Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Amin Jalaludin

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The Previous Vice-Chancellor Tan Sri Datuk Dr Ghauth Jasmon Was Protective In Ensuring Students And Teachers Had Academic Freedom

The Current Vice-Chancellor, Amin, Was Seen To Have Failed To Defend His Staff When Associate Professor Dr Azmi Sharom Was Charged With Sedition In 2014

In October 2014, The University Declared A Student Event Featuring A Talk By Anwar Ibrahim As Illegal, To The Dismay And Rebellion Of The Students

Although The Controversy Has Mainly Been Surrounding Universiti Malaya, Other Public Universities Seem To Be Following In Its Footsteps. Marina Mahathir Reported That She Had Been Banned From Public Universities For Five Times.

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