"IIUM does not fall under this act and the board is free to appoint anyone it feels is the best person to hold the position... So, my appointment is not a violation of that law," Dr Maszlee said, as reported by New Straits Times.



He also mentioned that it was the Prime Minister who recommended him for the position, to which the head of constitution, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang consented to.



"Not all of them (claims made by the student activists) can be done instantly, as there has to be some discussion between the stakeholders before reaching a decision concerning me relinquishing my position," he added, according to Malay Mail.

