Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has moved to reassert its dedication to maintaining fairness and transparency in how public universities select their students, following recent controversy over the integrity of the process.
The university responded after Jitra assemblyman Dr Haim Hilman Abdullah claimed that university places were being traded and that students lacking required qualifications were gaining admission through unofficial channels. UMT's Corporate Communications Office director Zukiferee Ibrahim expressed concern that such claims could undermine confidence in Malaysia's higher education institutions and damage the reputation of the national education system.
Zukiferee stressed that Malaysia's public university admissions operate under clearly defined rules and transparent procedures set by relevant authorities. He called for any statements casting doubt on these processes to be evaluated against substantive evidence rather than speculation.
In response to the allegations, UMT management initiated legal action by filing a police report against the Kedah state executive councillor, seeking an impartial and thorough investigation into the claims.
As a government institution, UMT pledged ongoing commitment to safeguarding the credibility and transparency of Malaysia's higher education sector, emphasising the importance of maintaining public trust for the benefit of learners, communities, and the nation's advancement.
