Balancing Free Speech and Institutional Integrity: A framework for vetting guests and speakers at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

Saidatul Akmar  Ismail; Shahrin Sahib; Wan Ismahanini Ismail; Irwin Shah Sulaiman

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7467

Authors

Saidatul Akmar Ismail Faculty of Information Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Puncak Perdana Campus, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia; Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Shahrin Sahib Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Wan Ismahanini Ismail Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Irwin Shah Sulaiman Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI34.7467

Keywords:

Academic freedom, Free speech, Institutional values, Vetting process

Abstract

This study analyzes the balance between free speech and institutional integrity at UiTM via a literature review and proposes a vetting framework for guest speakers. This framework promotes cultural values while encouraging academic diversity, ensuring that diverse viewpoints resonate with community sensitivities and uphold UiTM's core principles. It supports the Bumiputera community and maintains academic freedom alongside institutional integrity, fostering respectful discourse. The implementation of this framework enhances UiTM's cultural commitment, enriching academia by promoting critical thinking and responsible leadership, preparing students to engage thoughtfully with diverse perspectives, and empowering future leaders to tackle contemporary challenges.

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