UKM cancels event, bars Hishamuddin Rais from premises


Zaim Ibrahim

Activist Hishamuddin Rais speaking to the media after being denied entry to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He said he was disappointed that academic freedom is still being stifled in the 'New Malaysia'. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Seth Akmal, November 20, 2018.

UNIVERSITI Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) tonight cancelled a political discussion organised by student activists on the grounds that it did not have the approval of the administration.

The discussion was to feature social activist Hishamuddin Rais and was titled “Reformasi Struktural: Mahathir vs Anwar lagi”.


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  • Whether it is UmnoBN or PH there is always constant fear for intellectual discussions and freedom of speeches on government administartion.

    Posted 5 years ago by Lee Lee

  • This is abominable. Please name the individual responsible for imposing this outrageous ban on intellectual freedom. We want to hear Hisham Rais's views, He has always been a breath of fresh air with his sharp insights into political affairs & his zany wit. Nobody is forced to agree with him & everyone is free to dispute his observations. As a mature nation, we do it through debate & discussion, through art & peaceful assembly, through courteous & heartfelt empathy, understanding & loving acceptance of those who do not share our opinions. Now more than ever, the nation needs to come together consciously & outgrow the ego-driven self-destructive tendencies of our own youth.

    Posted 5 years ago by Antares Maitreya