Group wants UTM to rescind flawed rule on cultural performance

Malaysiakini : A rights group has called on Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) to retract a directive imposing several restrictions on cultural performances on its premises.

Aliran argued that the university management’s directive contradicts constitutional provisions on diversity and inclusivity in society.

“This ban directly contradicts UTM’s assertion that it respects and celebrates the unity and diverse ethnicities, religions and cultures that make up its campus community,” its executive committee said in a statement today.

According to the directive, which went viral on social media, UTM disallowed any cultural performances with mixed genders, stating that performances involving female students were strictly for the view of women only.

Among others, it also stated that the cultural performance must be “gentle, Malay in character, and tasteful.” Additionally, the varsity banned groups with “foreign cultural elements” from performing at its premises, unless it received the vice-chancellor’s nod.

Malay traditional dance

KarmaChameleon : Inilah sebab negara boleh jadi lebih mundur dengan tingkahlaku yang sedemikian. Lebih baik if UTM is renamed to Universiti Taliban Makhluk (asing). This is the most appropriate name for it.

Gotcha : UTM is in Malaysia which has diversity of cultures. We are not a Taliban state. Maybe the directive was implemented by some one from the racist group or party. 

Strongly suggest UTM relocates to Afghanistan. Minister of Higher Education must take immediate action against those who impose such rules.

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