Did LimKokWing University follow due process in Sierra Leone operations?

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LimKokWing University's Sierra Leone Operations Did Not Adhere to Due Process

Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has stated that he will not apologise following a demand for RM50 million from lawyers representing Datuk Gail Phung, senior vice president of LimKokWing University of Creative Technology (LUCT). The demand stems from Ong's retweet of a post that highlighted allegations of corrupt dealings by LUCT in Sierra Leone. These allegations were the subject of an investigation by Sierra Leone's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
Sierra Leone ACC Probe Findings

An investigation by Sierra Leone's ACC reportedly confirmed that the establishment of LUCT's campus in the country did not follow due processes. The probe indicated that the former minister of education, science and technology, Minkailu Bah, facilitated the campus setup without adhering to proper procedures. This lack of due process raises significant questions about the initial establishment and ongoing operations of the university's presence in Sierra Leone.
Memorandum of Agreement Discrepancies

A key component of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the Sierra Leone government and LUCT stipulated that the government would provide campus space and annual scholarships for 1,200 students. However, the ACC report, as mentioned in media reports, noted a substantial discrepancy concerning financial obligations. The report stated that the Sierra Leone government owes LUCT US$3 million, with US$2 million being revenue for a single academic year paid in 2018.
Unconfirmed Student Enrollment Figures

The ACC's findings further indicated a significant variance in the financial figures, described as a "huge variance." Compounding these financial concerns, the exact number of students enrolled at LUCT's Freetown campus could not be confirmed by the ACC during its investigation. These unconfirmed enrollment figures, alongside the financial discrepancies, suggest a lack of transparency and adherence to established protocols.

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