KUALA LUMPUR – Universiti Malaya takes a serious view of the police report lodged by one of its medical students claiming that the varsity administration did not allow her to sit an examination as she has yet to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
UM corporate communications director Mohd Khairi Md Jaafar in a statement said the institution is looking into the matter, and open to cooperating with all the parties involved to resolve the issue.
“It is UM’s responsibility to provide a conducive and safe campus environment for all students in the face of this pandemic.”
Brickfields district police chief Anuar Omar confirmed receiving a report on the matter, adding that investigations are ongoing. – Bernama, June 15, 2021