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Professor Solehah Yaacob Dismissed from University Following Controversial Claims

Solehah Yaacob, a linguistics professor in Malaysia, was dismissed from her university following controversial claims about ancient Malays teaching kung-fu and shipbuilding. The university confirmed her termination and stated she could not use her title in any promotional context. Yaacob plans to challenge the dismissal in court.

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Solehah Yaacob, a linguistics professor in Malaysia, was dismissed from her university following controversial claims about ancient Malays teaching kung-fu and shipbuilding. The university confirmed her termination and stated she could not use her title in any promotional context. Yaacob plans to challenge the dismissal in court.

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Professor Solehah Yaacob who claimed ancient Malays taught flying kung-fu to Chinese fired by her university

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Professor Solehah Yaacob Dismissed from University Following Controversial Claims