Anwar reaffirms no action against students who criticise him, govt
The prime minister urges young people to have the courage to stand on the side of truth, oppose corruption, reject oppression, and never compromise with injustice.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that no action will be taken against students who criticize him or the government. He stated that it is not a crime to make criticisms, as education aims to foster critical thinking. During the opening of a youth summit in Kuala Lumpur, Anwar emphasized the importance of defending one's position and urged the youth to stand up for truth, oppose corruption, and reject oppression.
He urged them to never compromise with injustice, as this is the mandate for their generation. Anwar also called for a halt to disciplinary proceedings at public universities relating to freedom of speech and peaceful assembly. This move follows a conviction and fine imposed on student activist Wong Yan Ke for protesting against the Universiti Malaya vice-chancellor and graduating students.
Anwar had previously urged universities to ease disciplinary action against students expressing their views, stating that universities should be spaces for critical thinking and fresh ideas.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Anwar reaffirms no action against students who criticise him, govt freemalaysiatoday.com
- 'Criticising PM is not a crime': Anwar assures students nst.com.my
