Sexual harassment probe into UM prof almost complete

Sexual harassment probe into UM prof almost complete

The professor, who was suspended last December, allegedly shared nude pictures of himself with students.

UNIVERSITI MALAYA
Universiti Malaya said it remains committed to ensuring all members of its campus community are protected from any form of harassment.
PETALING JAYA:
Universiti Malaya says its internal investigation into an alleged sexual harassment case involving a professor is almost complete.

In a statement, UM said the investigation committee is preparing its report on the matter, after which the next course of action will be determined.

UM said it remains committed to ensuring all members of its campus community are protected from any form of harassment.

“The university does not tolerate harassment and will always act in accordance with the law, while ensuring fairness to both the complainant and the respondent,” it said.

A UM club earlier today called on the university to publicly provide an update on an internal investigation involving a professor accused of sharing explicit photos of himself with students.

UM Feminism Club said one of the victims had submitted key evidence to UM’s integrity unit and was assured that legal procedures would follow, but no public update on the investigation’s progress had been issued so far.

In April, the student union also urged UM to disclose the outcome of the case, noting that there had not been any updates since a meeting with the university’s integrity unit on Dec 27, shortly after the professor was suspended.

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