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The Star
19-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Students' freedom of speech respected, says UMS
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) respects students' freedom of speech and encourages the ethical and responsible sharing of information and views through official platforms. In a statement issued by UMS's corporate communication centre, it said that students have freedom of speech under the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971. This statement comes after the varsity's student body, Suara Mahasiswa UMS, announced plans for a Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 peaceful assembly next month to voice concerns about water supply issues and other pressing matters. "As a public institution which upholds integrity and good administration, UMS wishes to stress that the welfare of students will always remain a priority," UMS said. "Since the water supply issue began, many mitigation measures have been taken proactively, including installing static water tanks, supply via lorries, tube well installation, and continued collaboration with the Sabah Water Department and other authorities," it said. It added that students could voice their concerns through platforms such as their student council and the student affairs department. "UMS is committed to remaining a professional, progressive, and authoritative higher learning institution for the benefit of the campus and community," it added. UMS student Qistina Qaisara Syahril Akmar shared her personal opinion, stating that such commitment to respecting their freedom of speech is very much welcomed. She said it is a correct move, which should have been in practice for a long time, adding that this helps to educate and create future leaders. "In welcoming this statement, we must also remember that freedom of speech is not a gift but a right that we have been fighting for despite the pressures received during this journey," she said. Although Qistina is speaking personally, she is also the deputy president of Suara Mahasiswa Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS). She believes a university is not only a place to seek pointers and education but a platform to build intellectual, moral, and civic bravery. Qistina added that the students were not staging assemblies blindly but were doing it for the sake of fairness and the benefit of all students. Previously, this group staged its first Gempur Rasuah rally on December 31 last year.
Malaysiakini
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Sabah student body announces June 21-22 rally in KK
A Sabah student movement announced a rally to protest the ongoing water crisis at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), controversial government appointments, and other issues. The Perhimpunan Aman Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 (Peaceful Rally Against Sabah Corruption 2.0) was set for June 21 and 22. At a press conference tonight, the Suara Mahasiswa UMS group, led by Fadhil Kasim, said...
Free Malaysia Today
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Don't extend Azam's contract as MACC chief, group urges govt
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had said he will announce whether Azam Baki's tenure as MACC chief will be extended after he has made a decision. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : A Sabah-based student group has called on the government to reject any proposal to extend Azam Baki's contract as chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission. Suara Mahasiswa UMS, part of the Sekretariat Perhimpunan Aman Gempur Rasuah Sabah, said Azam's continued leadership would undermine public trust in MACC and contradict the government's own anti-corruption reforms. 'This action is a form of betrayal of the institutional reform promised by Pakatan Harapan as the largest bloc in the Madani government. 'The prime minister must reflect on the fact that he himself was once at the forefront of the 'Tangkap Azam Baki' demonstration in 2022,' the group said in a statement today. Suara Mahasiswa UMS said future appointments of the MACC chief must undergo a transparent, independent selection process, ideally overseen by a dedicated commission, echoing calls made by Bersih. It also said the government must fulfil this method in appointing the MACC leadership as outlined in the National Anti-Corruption Strategy 2024-2028. On April 4, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the government had not yet made a decision on whether to extend Azam's contract, which is set to expire in May. Last month, Bloomberg quoted sources as saying Anwar is expected to approve another extension for Azam to continue leading MACC. It said Azam is likely to receive a six-month extension, which would be his third since taking office in March 2020. Azam was given a one-year contract extension on May 10, 2023, and another one-year extension the following year.
