UiTM defends KKK robes as part of class project on racism

UiTM: Malaysian university defends classroom presentation showing students in KKK robes, says part of 'academic project'

A public university in Malaysia has defended a controversial classroom presentation by its students that featured them dressed in Ku Klux Klan (KKK)-style robes and holding crucifixes, saying the incident has been taken ‘out of context’.

UiTM defends KKK robes as part of class project on racism

KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) today defended a group of students who had worn Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robes on its campus in Dengkil, saying it was part of an academic assignment.

UiTM Defends Its Students Parading in KKK Costumes for a Course Assignment, Claims It Instils Critical Thinking - WORLD OF BUZZ

Earlier today, it was reported that a group of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) students were receiving backlash online for dressing like Ku Klux Klan (KKK) members while parading through the UiTM Dengkil campus. Now, UiTM is speaking up. According to a report by Kosmo, UiTM Vice Chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr. Shahrin Sahib @ Sahibuddin shared that the students were dressed that way over a presentation for the Contemporary Global and Legal Issues co…

UiTM defends student's KKK 'cosplay', says part of academic work

'It is to raise awareness of global human rights issues.'

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