{
  "id": 1169525,
  "title": "At least eight MARA students allege they were victims of sexual harassment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/at-least-eight-mara-students-allege-they-were-victims-of-sexual",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T01:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/126226/at-least-eight-mara-students-allege-they-were-victims-of-sexual-harassment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "According to MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, at least eight students at educational institutions under MARA have alleged they were victims of sexual harassment. In response, Dr Wajdi urged students not to be afraid of reporting misconduct, particularly sexual harassment cases. He also instructed the management to take action, including suspending the staff member involved, to ensure the investigation is not interfered with. The students have been encouraged to file police reports as the allegations may constitute criminal offenses. Dr Wajdi expressed puzzlement that students felt more comfortable complaining directly to him rather than the management. He emphasized that MARA would not compromise on deviant behavior and would take firm action, including dismissal, against those involved.",
  "summary": "AT least eight students at educational institutions under Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) have alleged that they were victims of sexual harassment. MARA chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said he had received messages from several students regarding t...",
  "key_points": [
    "At least eight MARA students allege sexual harassment",
    "MARA chairman urges reporting misconduct, especially sexual harassment",
    "Students encouraged to file police reports"
  ],
  "editors_take": "MARA's response to the allegations signals a shift towards prioritizing student safety and taking a harder line on misconduct by staff members at its educational institutions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mara suspends staff member over sexual harassment allegations involving eight students",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/mara-suspends-staff-member-over-sexual-harassment-allegations",
        "published": "2026-08-16T02:50:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}