KUALA LUMPUR: Five police reports have been lodged over a statement made by University of Malaya Association of New Youth (Umany) president Tang Yi Ze.
The statement issued on Sept 12 urged the Higher Education Ministry to abolish the matriculation programme and make the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) the sole entry qualification for public universities.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Comm Datuk M. Kumar said the statement could create negative perceptions of the country’s education system, stir public dissatisfaction and cause unrest.
"The first report against the statement was lodged on Sept 12. Four additional police reports have also been lodged by various parties unhappy with the statement,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (Sept 16).
He said the case is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for making statements likely to cause public mischief, as well as Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities.
"We will not compromise in investigating any remarks that could disrupt public order and will conduct investigations in accordance with the law.
The public is also reminded to always be prudent and responsible when issuing any statements, whether in public forums or on social media,” he added.
