Ex-minister slams 'leaked UKM memo' silencing academics
A purportedly leaked memo from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) prohibiting academics from making public statements has courted strong criticism from a former minister.
Saifuddin Abdullah said its contents undermined the core principles of academic freedom.
The Perikatan Nasional MP for Indera Mahkota stressed that academics serve as the conscience of society...
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