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15 May 2019
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Three have been named: Sunway University, Taylor’s College and Monash University.
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https://twitter.com/simonwhthong/status/1128689347601915904
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14 May 2019
The StarVerified account @staronline
Sunway University lodges report over threats made on social media
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Tuesday, 14 May 2019
PETALING JAYA: Sunway University has lodged a police report over threats aimed at private colleges and universities being circulated on social media.
Sunway Education Group and Sunway University senior executive director Elizabeth Lee (pic) said they have reported the matter to the authorities.
“(The authorities) are monitoring the situation. Please be assured that our students and staff safety and security remain our priority wherever possible and our own security enforcement agencies are alerted on the situation,” she said in a statement on Tuesday (May 14).
Lee encouraged the Sunway community to be aware of their surroundings and to inform security personnel or staff of suspicious person(s) or activities.
“We will be cooperating fully with them.
“We have heightened security on campus and will continue to be vigilant in ensuring the safety of our people and campus,” it said when contacted.
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TheMalaysianInsightVerified account @msianinsight
Sunway University tightens security following online terror threat
Sunway University is currently working with police and other authorities to tighten its security measures. – Sunway University website, May 14, 2019.
SUNWAY University has tightened its security measures following recent anonymous terror threats posted on social media against the campus.
“We are monitoring the situation and are now working with police and other authorities,” a university spokesperson told The Malaysian Insight.
https://www.themalaysianinsight.com/s/154564
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Varsities step up security, police increase patrols
PETALING JAYA: A Facebook posting by an unknown individual claiming he intends to launch an armed attack on two higher learning institutions in Bandar Sunway and Subang Jaya has put them on high security alert.
Screenshots of the threats had made its rounds since Friday and the Sunway University and Taylor’s University have lodged police reports.
Subang Jaya police chief ACP Risikin Satiman said although some might think the threats are the work of prankster, police are not taking any chances.
He said police have increased patrols at both the universities and have held meetings with officials of their security departments to advise them on preventive measures to put in place at the campuses
“We are carrying out a thorough probe and are looking for those who posted the threats and what is their motives for doing so. We advise the public to refrain viralling the messages which can cause undue alarm.” he said.
In a media statement, Sunway Education Group senior executive director Dr Elizabeth Lee said the group’s security team is working alongside the relevant authorities to address the situation.
“The safety and security of students and staff remain our priority and we take all threats against our community seriously,“ she said.
https://www.thesundaily.my/local/varsities-step-up-security-police-increase-patrols-EN870688
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