00:01University Technology Mara has defended a group of students
00:05who wore Ku Klux Klan robes on his campus in Denkiel,
00:09saying the move was part of an assignment on legal issues.
00:13In a statement, UITM also said it did not find the stunt religiously offensive.
00:20According to the university, the student's presentation centered on discrimination based on skin color.
00:27It said the costumes were part of a visual to help provide a better understanding and appreciation of the topic.
00:35UITM was responding to a viral video on social media depicting the students in KKK robes and holding crucifixes.
00:44The university also said it has always emphasized values such as tolerance, respect and cultural sensitivity in the academia.
00:54UITM urged the public to assess the incident through an academic lens and take into account the context of the situation.
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