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Run! Kangkung virus spreading like the plague in Malaysia!
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7, 2025: Malaysia is infamous for have a huge population of kangkung professors who seem to have left their brains stuffed elsewhere when they spew idiotic/moronic/ridiculous claims.
The current No. 1 kangkung professor is International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) lecturer Dr Solehah Yaacob who had made claims like Malays could fly, Roman learnt shipbuilding from Malays, China’s Great Wall was built with bricks imported from Malaya, the Greenback (US$) was created by a Malay man, Hammurabi is a Muslim … etc
According to Prof Dr Solehah, Egyptian got the idea of building the Pyramid after they had Nasi Lemak...
Her stupidity is now the butt of jokes in Malaysia and the rest of the word, undermining the country’s quality of higher education.
Malaysia’s higher education has become such a global embarrassment that Higher Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir had to come up with a statement that university lecturers should stick to their area of specialisation and not give views on matters out of their scope of expertise.
IIUM also issued a statement disassociating itself from Solehah:
Is that all the minister and IIUM can do with Solehah’s ridiculous and embarrassing antics in higher education?
How much more embarrassment can the IUUM and Malaysia take before they curb the international shame by acting accordingly or take disciplinary action against Solehah.
Students under the charge of kangkung professors should immediately quit their classes, stop attending lectures from such idiots/morons and switch to other classes, before the kangkung virus infect them.
This is Solehah’s latest moronic claim circulated on WhatsApp:
Professor Kankung Strikes Again: Now Hammurabi is a Muslim?
The same professor who claimed Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays is back ... and this time, she’s made Hammurabi a Muslim and related to Malay. Only problem? She missed the timeline by 2,500 years.
According to “Professor Kankung," Dr Solehah Yaacob, Hammurabi, the ancient Babylonian King, was a Muslim.
Let's check the facts:
Hammurabi lived:1792-1750 BCE (about 3,750 years ago)
Islam founded: 610 CE (about 1,400 years ago)
Time gap: 2,300+ years
Hammurabi died over two thousand years before Islam even existed.
That's like saying Confucius used an iPhone.
What Religion Was Hammurabi Actually?
Hammurabi worshipped ancient Babylonian gods:
- Marduk (chief god of Babylon)
- Shamash (sun god and god of justice)
- Many other gods
Islam is a great religion with a rich 1,400-year history. It doesn't need to be falsely inserted into every historical achievement.
You don't honour Islam by claiming every historical figure was Muslim.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below related news reports:
Stick to your area of expertise, Zambry reminds academics
The higher education minister was responding to IIUM lecturer Solehah Yaacob's remarks on Roman shipbuilding techniques's links to Malay seaferers.
Higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir said the academic world is governed by established procedures and guidelines to preserve the integrity of knowledge. (Bernama pic)
PETALING JAYA: University lecturers should stick to their area of specialisation and not give views on matters out of their scope of expertise, says higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir.
He was responding to remarks by International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) lecturer Solehah Yaacob, who suggested that ancient Roman shipbuilding techniques may have been learned from Malay seafarers.
Zambry said the academic world is governed by established procedures and guidelines that must be observed to preserve the integrity of knowledge and the credibility of higher education institutions, Bernama reported.
“We do not stop lecturers from expressing views related to their respective fields. However, it is not ideal when they comment on issues outside their field.
“This is something that has often been raised, and as I have repeatedly emphasised, they should focus on their own areas of specialisation,” he was quoted as saying at a press conference following an event at his ministry in Putrajaya today.
A video of Solehah’s claim that the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays, has since gone viral. She was believed to have made the comments during a lecture.
The Arabic language lecturer was commenting on the discovery of a shipwreck believed to date back to the 13th century on Pulau Melaka last Friday.
The discovery of the giant wooden ship skeleton, aged between 800 and 900 years, is believed to be among the oldest shipwrecks ever found off the coast of Malaysia, marking an important milestone in the country’s archaeological history.
According to Zambry, professors and lecturers should serve as reference points for the community in their respective fields of expertise, similar to specialist doctors who offer opinions only within their areas of specialisation.
“However, when a professor in a technical field speaks as though they are an expert in an unrelated area – even if their views may be reasonable – such remarks often raise questions in the academic community when presented as personal expertise,” he was quoted as saying.
Meanwhile, the academic staff from IIUM has also issued a statement on the issue.
IIUM’s academic staff association (ASA) called for the university’s management to take firm action against academics whose conduct or public statements breach ethical, professional, or academic standards, Malaysiakini reported.
Though ASA did not name any specific academic staff, it is believed to allude to the recent remarks by Solehah.
ASA said it was concerned over “actions that undermine social responsibility or risk damaging the university’s reputation”. It called for IIUM not to take such matters lightly.
“The credibility of our institution rests on the integrity, accountability, and professionalism of its academic staff.
“As a community founded on the pursuit of truth, justice, and ethical scholarship, all academics are expected to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity, intellectual honesty, professionalism, and moral conduct – both within and outside the campus environment,” it said.
IIUM ‘reviewing’ lecturer’s claim that Romans learned shipbuilding from Malays
The university says the remarks were made in the lecturer's personal capacity and do not reflect its stance.
IIUM said the lecturer’s statement had again hurt the university’s reputation despite earlier reminders to act responsibly. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) says it is “reviewing” remarks made by one of its lecturers who suggested that ancient Roman shipbuilding techniques may have been learned from Malay seafarers.
The university said it viewed the matter seriously and regretted the academic’s actions, adding that internal measures would be taken in line with existing procedures after the review.
It also said the lecturer’s statement had once again tarnished IIUM’s academic integrity and reputation, despite earlier reminders to be more responsible when commenting on academic issues.
“The university is aware of the viral video circulating on social media, which has caused public confusion.
“IIUM stresses that the comments were made in the academic’s personal capacity and do not represent the university’s official position,” Berita Harian quoted it as saying in a statement.
IIUM said it upholds academic freedom, but reminded academics that public statements must be made responsibly and be grounded in verified research.
“We believe the balance between academic freedom and scholarly responsibility is essential to preserving the credibility of academia,” it said, adding that academics have a duty to educate the public with factual, evidence-based knowledge.
While IIUM did not name the academic, the viral video features Arabic language lecturer Solehah Yaacob, who claimed that the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays.
She is believed to have made the remarks following the discovery of a 13th-century shipwreck near Pulau Melaka last Friday.
The discovery of the giant wooden ship skeleton, aged between 800 and 900 years, is believed to be among the oldest shipwrecks ever found off the coast of Malaysia, marking an important milestone in the country’s archaeological history.
This is not the first time Solehah has drawn attention for controversial remarks.
She previously claimed that ancient Malays could fly and taught the Chinese “flying kung fu” and that Prophet Muhammad’s wife, Siti Khadijah Khuwailid, originated from the Malay realm (alam Melayu).
Don’t tarnish IIUM rector’s reputation, says scholar
Sharifah Munirah Alatas says she does not want inept professors to tarnish the university’s name publicly and without remorse.
Independent scholar Sharifah Munirah Alatas said IIUM rector Osman Bakar is a globally respected scholar and cautioned against tarnishing his or the university’s reputation with baseless claims.
PETALING JAYA: An independent scholar has criticised the management of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) for apparently failing to take action against lecturer Solehah Yaacob, whose comments allegedly damaged the reputation of the university and its rector, Osman Bakar.
Sharifah Munirah Alatas said Osman, IIUM’s seventh rector, is a globally respected scholar, and cautioned against tarnishing his or the university’s reputation with baseless claims.
“Many admire Osman Bakar, both within Malaysia and internationally. His appointment as rector last year was a significant step forward for Malaysia’s public higher education under the Madani government,” Munirah said in a statement.
“Yet, the top management at IIUM has not taken serious action to stop this person from spewing nonsense and bringing disrepute to the profession. She surfaced last year to embarrass, and she is doing so again this year.
“I do not want inept professors to tarnish the university’s name so publicly, freely, and without remorse,” she added.
Munirah welcomed comments by higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir and IIUM’s academic staff association (ASA), both calling for disciplinary action against the lecturer for breaching academic standards.
She noted that ASA had made a similar call in September 2024 after the same lecturer made questionable remarks on another historical matter.
“However, despite these statements, this errant lecturer continues to make unsubstantiated claims, further embarrassing the academic community. It is now up to IIUM to exercise its autonomy and clean up the mess,” she said.
A video of Solehah, an Arabic language lecturer, claiming that the Romans learned shipbuilding from the Malays has gone viral. She was believed to have made the remarks in response to the discovery of a 13th-century shipwreck near Pulau Melaka last Friday.
Zambry said university lecturers should remain within their areas of expertise and avoid making claims beyond their specialisation.
He added that professors should serve as credible reference points for society, similar to specialist doctors who provide opinions only within their respective fields.
IIUM’s academic staff association also urged the university’s management to take firm action against academics whose conduct or public statements breach ethical, professional, or academic standards, Malaysiakini reported.
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