USM Whistle Blower Policy

“This policy aims to protect employees and students who disclose important information to the University from being subjected to harmful action under the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010 and the University Constitution.”

Polisi Pemberi Maklumat USM, Section 1.1, PDF p. 3 (English translation)

USM has a policy that protects those who report from educational or employment disadvantage. The policy applies to all employees and registered students, and also to visitors, contractors and any party with a business or academic relationship with the University (Section 2.1, PDF p. 3). Reports are made confidentially to the Ombudsman or the University Legal Adviser (Section 3.1, PDF p. 4). Section 3.3 provides that a protected person is free from reprisal, threats, harassment or other adverse action, and Section 3.4 provides that anyone who retaliates may face disciplinary action including dismissal.

Section 9.2 (PDF p. 6) defines protection as the University not taking action such as dismissal or suspension, blacklisting, demotion, denial of overtime or promotion, discipline, failure to hire or rehire, intimidation, threats, assignments that affect promotion prospects and salary reduction. Section 8.1 (PDF p. 6) keeps the identity of the person confidential unless the law requires disclosure, and Section 11 gives priority to the Whistleblower Protection Act 2010. Breach may lead to disciplinary action under Act 605 (Section 12.1, PDF p. 7).