Cops probe higher education DG over alleged SOP breach

Cops probe higher education DG over alleged SOP breach

It is alleged that Husaini Omar attended an event at a university even though MCO rules forbid such gatherings.

The director-general is alleged to have violated SOPs when attending a function at Universiti Putra Malaysia on Thursday. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA:
The police are investigating claims that the higher education director-general breached Covid-19 rules by officiating at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri event at a university on Thursday.

In a statement, Serdang police chief Mohd Rosdi Daud said a police report was lodged after a media outlet published a news report on the event.

It is alleged that higher education director-general Husaini Omar attended the event at Universiti Putra Malaysia on Thursday, a day after the movement control order (MCO) came into effect.

Under the MCO, public and private events are not allowed.

Rosdi said preliminary investigations found that the programme involved undergraduates and the university’s management.

“It is understood the programme was organised in conjunction with presenting of aid to undergraduates.

“Based on the pictures uploaded (on social media), guests and undergraduates can be seen at the programme.”

Rosdi said those found guilty of breaching the Covid-19 rules can be compounded. Attendees will face a RM2,000 fine while the organiser faces a RM10,000 fine.

He added the investigation papers will be submitted to the deputy public prosecutor soon.

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