Kuala Lumpur: The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has reminded Public Higher Education Institutions (IPTA) and Private Higher Education Institutions (IPTS) to always comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by their respective universities as an ongoing measure to strengthen the safety and welfare aspects of students.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MOHE emphasized that compliance is crucial to ensure that the security and welfare of students are always at the optimum level. The ministry stated that such compliance is essential to provide comprehensive protection for students under the university’s responsibility.

MOHE added that it remains committed to working closely with all stakeholders to ensure every IPT maintains a safe, conducive, and responsible environment for the well-being of students.

Referring to media reports about a female student of a university who was believed to have been murdered in a condominium in Cyberjaya, MOHE said the ministry is awaiting the full report on the investigation being conducted by the relevant authorities.

MOHE urged the public not to make any speculations that could affect the investigation and the sensitivity of parties involved. The ministry also expressed its condolences to the family members of the deceased student.