UTM apologises for racist lecture material


PETALING JAYA: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) has issued an apology over material said to be derogatory to the Hindu and Sikh communities that was used in lectures.

"On behalf of UTM, I would like to express our utmost regret and deep remorse for the lack of sensitivity on the part of our lecturers teaching the Titas (Tamadun Islam Tamadun Asia) subject," said vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Wahid Omar (pic) in a statement.

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