UTM to uphold academic integrity


JOHOR BARU: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) will not compromise against any wrongdoings that would jeopardise academic integrity.Its vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Wahid Omar said the university treats academic integrity seriously as any issues related to it can ruin the reputation of the institution as a whole.

“UTM will not hesitate to take stern action, including disciplinary action against staff or students who are found guilty following a thorough investigation,” he said in a statement here in response to a Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz’s comments about academic integrity.

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