SEMENYIH: Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rah­man says he is “personally and principally” against the use of false education credentials by anyone.

“I think Malaysia stands on a higher moral ground on the issue,” he told reporters after a programme to provide motorcycle engine oil for free at Kampung Sesapan, Batu Rembau, here yesterday.

He was asked whether Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Marzuki Yahya should resign following the controversy on his “Cambridge Uni­versity degree.”

Marzuki had said that he played no part in the misinformation that his degree was from the UK university.

Healthy exercise: Syed Saddiq (centre) joining in a recreational cycling event during his visit to Beranang in Hulu Langat district. —Bernama

He maintained that he had always said he was from the Cambridge International University in the United States, which he en­­rolled in the year 2002.

Syed Saddiq said it was important to give leeway to Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to decide on the issue.

“My stance on the issue is that if it is really a falsified document, I am principally against it as anyone should be. But I believe the explanation from Datuk Marzuki’s side has already been given,” he added.