Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry Considers Legal Action Over University Admission Claims

Malaysia's Ministry of Higher Education (KPT) is exploring legal recourse against Dr. Haim Hilman Abdullah, a state assemblyman for Jitra, following his accusations of corruption in public university admissions. The ministry views the allegations, made in a Facebook video on June 13, as serious and potentially damaging to the nation's higher education system.

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Such accusations are not only very heavy but also have the potential to damage the reputation and credibility of the entire national higher education system, including public universities, university management, government officials, and thousands of students who follow the legitimate admission channels.

Dr. Haim Hilman claimed that public universities are currently "selling" admission spots to wealthy individuals, allowing tens of thousands of students to enter higher education institutions through "backdoor" channels. The ministry stated that this is not the first time such accusations have been made by the assemblyman, emphasizing their openness to constructive, fact-based criticism.

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However, any accusations that can erode public confidence in the national higher education institutions must be accompanied by solid evidence.

However, KPT stressed that accusations capable of eroding public confidence must be supported by strong evidence. The ministry is reviewing its legal options to protect the integrity of the ministry, public universities, and the national higher education system from what it terms "slander and baseless accusations." KPT asserted it will not permit any party to tarnish the reputation of national educational institutions irresponsibly.

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KPT is examining and considering appropriate legal action and procedures to defend the integrity of the ministry, public universities, and the national higher education system from slander and baseless accusations.