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Academic defiance: IIUM lecturer stands by claim that Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays

Professor Solehah Yaacob defends her research hypothesis amid public backlash and Minister's remarks

UiTM’s KKK costume controversy: a lesson in race or a step too far?

Amid public outrage, the university stands by assignment, claiming it’s an academic exercise on human rights and discrimination

Students, rights groups decry curbs on academic freedom after events on touchy subjects disrupted 

Incidents cited involve IIUM and USM, including one where authorities resorted to turning of the lights to stop a forum

‘Too sensitive?’ Suaram pans USM for blocking exhibition on custodial deaths

Rights group says university’s decision undermines students’ academic freedom

UM community speaks out, condemns Gilley’s provocative remarks

Despite the fiasco, staff and student bodies stress importance of preserving academic freedom

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Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Six foreign players max on matchday under new MFL rule

Set to start in 2025-2026 M-League season, new quota reflects MFL’s commitment to strengthening national squad, ensuring clubs spend within their means

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