MOHE will not protect university students arrested over alleged immoral activities, says Zambry.

MOHE will not protect university students arrested over alleged immoral activities, says Zambry.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) will fully support police investigations into a group of university students allegedly involved in immoral activities at a premises in Penang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said today.

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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 3 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) will fully support police investigations into a group of university students allegedly involved in immoral activities at a premises in Penang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said today.

Zambry stressed that the ministry will not protect anyone who has broken the law.

“For us, any matter under the jurisdiction of the authorities will be handed over entirely to them. We will not shield any party under any circumstances.

“As long as an act is committed outside the boundaries of the law, the authorities have full authority to take action,” he told reporters at the Putrajaya Festival of Ideas 2025.

He said MoHE places great importance on student discipline, safety and integrity, but emphasised that any crime or misconduct occurring off campus is strictly a matter for law enforcement.

Zambry added that the ministry will continue monitoring the situation and work closely with investigators to ensure a smooth and transparent process.

Police earlier confirmed the arrest of 13 men, including two foreign nationals, for suspected involvement in unnatural sexual activities.

Of the 13 detained, 11 were customers — nine Malaysians and two foreigners aged 19 to 66 — while the remaining two were the premises’ employee and owner, aged 57 and 59.

The case is being investigated under Section 377B of the Penal Code for sexual intercourse against the order of nature, and Section 292 for possession of obscene material found on a mobile phone. All suspects are remanded until Dec 5. — Bernama

The Ministry of Higher Education will fully cooperate with police investigations into a group of university students allegedly involved in immoral activities in Penang, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir said. — Bernama pic

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