Universiti malaya: Universiti Malaya (UM) students have been reminded to prioritise personal safety and academic responsibilities before taking part in any off-campus activities. Its deputy vice-chancellor (Student Affairs), Prof Dr Zamri Radzi, said the university respects students' rights to be concerned about current issues and to express their views, but stressed that freedom of expression must be exercised responsibly and in accordance with the law.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Zamri emphasised the importance of developing critical thinking among students through awareness of societal issues. However, he noted that freedom of expression should be exercised prudently, in line with the law, and with consideration for personal safety and the well-being of all parties involved.

Zamri mentioned that UM is aware of a march to Parliament scheduled for February 9. He advised students to carefully consider their academic commitments, as the event coincides with the examination period. He clarified that the group associated with the event, known as 'Liga Mahasiswa Universiti Malaya', is not a registered student organisation and does not represent the official position of the university or the collective voice of UM students.

He further stated that UM is committed to providing proper channels for dialogue and organised platforms at the campus level, enabling views and concerns to be expressed constructively, civilly, and in line with the university's intellectual values. The march to Parliament by a group of UM students is believed to be aimed at calling for the abolition of the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU).