Wong Yan Ke created a stir during his convocation in 2019 when he demanded the resignation of the vice-chancellor.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former student activist Wong Yan Ke was found guilty by the magistrates’ court of insulting a university vice-chancellor by staging a protest during a convocation ceremony in 2019.
Magistrate Illi Marisqa Khalizan, in her verdict this morning said that Wong failed to establish a reasonable doubt against the prosecution case. The former Universiti Malaya Association of New Youth president was accused of humiliating vice-chancellor Abdul Rahim Hashim and the attendees knowing he would incite their anger.
He created a stir during his convocation on Oct 14, 2019, when he carried a protest placard on stage, demanding Rahim’s resignation as the vice-chancellor.