PETALING JAYA: Universiti Malaya (UM) is reassessing a 2018 Jurnal Al-Tamaddun article amid concerns raised by a scholar that it cited a satirical source as fact.
Independent scholar Sharifah Munirah Alatas called for the article’s retraction, noting it included a claim from The Onion suggesting ancient Greece was ‘entirely fabricated’ by historians.
UM, in a response to FMT, said it viewed the matter seriously as it concerned academic integrity and credibility, adding that a full review of the article and editorial process was underway.
The article, written by an International Islamic University Malaysia lecturer, has drawn scrutiny following her previous controversial statements about ancient Malays.
“UM takes a serious view of this issue as it involves academic integrity and the credibility of research.
“This review will help determine the appropriate actions to be taken, in line with UM’s commitment to high standards of research and publication ethics,” FMT reported.
UM reaffirmed its commitment to research ethics and responsible scholarship.
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