Report Finds Academic Freedom 2023 in Decline Worldwide
The 2023 report on academic freedom reveals a concerning global trend. The latest edition of the Academic Freedom Index (AFI) […]
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Reflections on the ‘Gilley Affair’: Fight Against Intellectual Mediocrity
Recently, Universiti Malaya invited Professor Bruce Gilley to speak about a strategic studies and international relations topic. GERAK believes it
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Elevating Integrity: Combating Academic Fraud in Malaysian Higher Education
Recently, French Melaka-based historian Serge Jardin exposed, yet again, the erroneous content of an oral presentation made by an emeritus
Opinion
UUCA amendment: Empowering students is not just about granting them the right to raise funds
This article published in Aliran on 30 March 2024 by UK Menon The recently passed Universities and University Colleges (Amendment)
Opinion
Recognising the life work of Syed Hussein Alatas
This article appeared in The Edge Malaysia on 18 March 2024 by Edmund Terence Gomez A tribute to Professor Syed
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GERAK condemns the criminalising and “policing” of academic opinions
March 12th 2024 We, the Malaysian Academic Movement (Pergerakan Tenaga Akademik Malaysia, GERAK) condemn the criminalising and “policing” of academic opinions. The
Opinion
PM must act decisively against academic misconduct in varsities
This article first appeared in Free Malaysia Today on Feb 5, 2024 by S. Munirah Alatas On Jan 22, 2024, in
Opinion
Here’s how we tackle ‘creative plagiarism’ in academia
This article first appeared in Free Malaysia Today on Feb 3, 2024 by Sharifah Munirah Alatas Our university lecturers have
GERAK Seru Kerajaan Hidupkan Semula Jawatankuasa Mansuh AUKU
04 Mac 2024 – Saudara Rosli Mahat, mewakili GERAK, telah menghadiri sidang media yang dianjurkan oleh Persatuan Pemuda Baru Universiti
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Alarm over Padu personal information database
Gerak wishes to express our deep concerns regarding the recent introduction of Padu, the personal information database, by the Malaysian
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Journal Retractions – Cracks in the Ivory Tower
Jan 15, 2024 According to an analysis by the academic journal Nature, Malaysia is among the countries with the highest
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Gerak expresses our deepest condolences on the passing of Sulaiman Abdullah
December 21, 2023 GERAK expresses our deepest condolences on the passing of Sulaiman Abdullah, one of Malaysia’s legendary lawyers and