Safety leadership a moral imperative


THE string of tragedies happening in our private higher education institutions recently has raised alarming questions about the welfare and safety of our students.

In June 2025, the murder of a 20-year-old student in the hostel room of a private university in Cyberjaya had raised serious concerns about security at off-campus accommodation facilities.

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