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US Academician Stirs Controversy in Malaysia: Bruce Gilley Saga Unraveled

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Find out why Malaysia is buzzing with news about US academician Bruce Gilley and the uproar surrounding his recent activities!

US academician Bruce Gilley has recently become a hot topic in Malaysia, as all programmes involving him have been abruptly cancelled by the Higher Education Ministry. Gilley cited safety concerns after facing backlash for his remarks made during a talk at the University of Malaya. The government's decision to platform Gilley, known for his pro-Israel views, has sparked criticism and calls for accountability from various groups. The Universiti Malaya Student Union (UMSU) demanded explanations from the university's administration regarding the invitation extended to the controversial professor.

In response to the escalating situation, Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry ordered the cancellation of all activities involving Gilley, emphasizing the need to reevaluate the implications of hosting speakers with controversial viewpoints. The issue has highlighted the sensitivity surrounding discussions on certain topics, particularly those related to political stances and international relations. The University of Malaya issued an apology for the incident, acknowledging the need to address concerns raised by students and the public.

One striking fact from the saga is the swift response from Malaysian authorities in ensuring the safety and well-being of individuals involved in contentious situations. Additionally, the incident sheds light on the importance of considering the diverse perspectives and sensitivities of all stakeholders in academic engagements. The aftermath of Bruce Gilley's presence in Malaysia serves as a reminder of the complexities surrounding academic freedom and the boundaries of free speech in a global context.

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All events with US academician Bruce Gilley ordered to be ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: All programmes and activities scheduled to involve US academician Bruce Gilley have been ordered to be cancelled by Higher Education Minister ...

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Malaysia 'not safe for travel now', academic Gilley says after UM storm (Free Malaysia Today)

Bruce Gilley says he has left Malaysia, citing safety concerns, and criticises the government following backlash over remarks made during a talk at ...

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Putrajaya chides UM for platforming pro-Israel American don who ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — The Higher Education Ministry has today ordered the University of Malaya (UM) to cancel any programmes and activities scheduled to ...

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Muda slams pro-Israel US professor's remark at local varsity talk (Malaysiakini)

Muda acting president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz has slammed remarks made by a pro-Israel American professor at a talk at a local university yesterday.

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UM student union calls for accountability over foreign professor ... (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: The Universiti Malaya Student's Union (UMSU) is calling on the university's administration to provide an explanation on the decision to invite ...

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Cancel all programmes involving pro-Zionist speaker - Zambry (The Sun Daily)

KUALA LUMPUR: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has ordered all programmes and activities scheduled to be attended by a foreign...

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UM shouldn't be space for Zionist propaganda, students say after ... (Daily Express)

Kuala Lumpur: The University of Malaya Student Union (KMUM) today demanded that the management of the university take responsibility for hosting an American ...

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Universiti of Malaya apologises after US professor Bruce Gilley ... (South China Morning Post)

The university cancelled all scheduled activities involving Gilley, who left Malaysia saying he was one step ahead of the 'mob' whipped up by the ...

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UM apologise over pro-Israel guest... (The Malaysian Reserve)

UNIVERSITI Malaya (UM) has issued an apology for the recent controversy involving a foreign guest professor speaking in their event.In a statement today, ...

An American Professor Was Hounded Out of Malaysia After Saying ... (TIME)

Gilley, a professor at Portland State University, drew anger across Malaysia after likening the country's pro-Palestinian stance to advocating a “second ...

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UM apologises over pro-Israel speech incident (Malaysiakini)

Universiti Malaya has apologised for the incident involving US-based academic Bruce Gilley, who made several pro-Israel remarks during a recent speech at ...

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Why was US academic Bruce Gilley even invited? (Free Malaysia Today)

It is not the fact of learning from Western knowledge that constitutes intellectual imperialism but the dependence on it coupled with the uncritical ...

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Pro-Israel American academic cries of 'Islamo-fascist mob', claims ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 — Pro-Israel academic Bruce Gilley whose events were cancelled by the Ministry of Higher Education has now accused Malaysia of being ...

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UM under fire for inviting pro-Zionist speaker (MalaysiaNow)

Bruce Gilley, who once advocated a return of Western colonialism, was invited to speak despite his explicit support for Israel.

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US embassy refutes American professor Bruce Gilley's claim, says ... (South China Morning Post)

Gilley said he left the country due to safety concerns caused by an 'Islamo-fascist mob whipped up by the government'.

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PM slams US academician Bruce Gilley over pro-Israel remarks ... (New Straits Times Online)

SEPANG: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lambasted US academician Bruce Gilley for his controversial statements against Malaysia for supporting ...

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US-based academic Gilley a 'mediocre scholar', PM says (Malaysiakini)

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim criticised US academic Bruce Gilley for his pro-Israel remarks and called him a “mediocre scholar”. “A mediocre scholar who ...

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