I understand that we should always try to be civil and not emotional in our comments about social issues in order to be constructive. However, in reading such an announcement by the vice-chancellor of UPM and his related comments regarding the findings on the infamous incident on July 17, I believe it is not easy for any responsible citizen to remain civilly silent.

How should one describe such findings and comments? I personally think that at the least, they're irresponsible and grossly unconscionable.

By his announcement and related comments, does the VC realise that he has practically put UPM into deeper disrepute and even shame? In the process, the VC has also directly sent a chilling message to the world that UPM is the preferred choice for shameless and lawless hooligans.

From now on, I cannot imagine that anyone with any sense of dignity and self-respect would like to be associated with UPM in any way. And try to think about the marketability of its graduates in the future. The VC has repeatedly mentioned that we have to always look at the bigger picture. Is the VC himself capable of looking at the bigger picture?

The interests and future of a supposedly valuable institution is simply sacrificed by the sheer incompetence of its top administrator.

Worse, the VC reportedly mentioned that a report on the incident has been sent to the minister of higher education and the minister reportedly said that he leaves the matter to the VC!

Where is the accountability? Is there anyone out there who can hear the silent screams and understand the fears of those poor students who were the victims?

Outrageous and utterly shameful! I can't help but weep for those who are currently still trapped in UPM. If the majority of us who are fair-minded and rationale still remain silent over such blatant injustice, surely our conscience will return and haunt us.