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Singapore denies Malaysian scholar entry
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Singapore refused entry to Malaysian academic Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, labeling her an "undesirable visitor".
Why it matters
Singapore's immigration authorities barred Fadiah Nadwa Fikri from entering the country, citing her political activism and deeming her ineligible for a pass. The refusal blocks her from collecting her PhD certificate, delivering a scheduled guest lecture, and carrying out planned in-person visits in Singapore.
Implications
- · She cannot collect her National University of Singapore PhD certificate in person.
- · She cannot deliver the scheduled guest lecture at the National University of Singapore (NUS).」「Planned personal visits in Singapore,
Who is affected
- · Malaysian scholars
- · Human rights activists and NGOs
- · Universities in Singapore that host foreign speakers
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