After the University of Malaya (UM) rejection case involving top scorer Edward Wong went viral, some Malaysians are now calling for everyone to calm down and stop attacking the 19-year-old.
It all began when Edward, who scored a perfect CGPA of 4.0, revealed that he had been rejected by six public universities for the accounting course.
The Higher Education Department later clarified that Edward Wong, despite his excellent academic record and 4.0 CGPA, was ranked 1,129th among eligible applicants for the accounting programme at UM.
With only 85 places available under the UPU system, many applicants with perfect scores were also unable to secure a spot.
However, the controversy quickly escalated, with some netizens even dragging his school into the matter.
Netizen calls for empathy
On Threads, one netizen wrote a heartfelt post urging Malaysians to stop attacking Edward and let him move on.
“Pity Edward Wong, yes he did not get into UM and later met a politician. Maybe he was too sad and disappointed when he was rejected. It is normal to feel that way and to try other ways,” the post read.
The netizen questioned why people were dragging Edward’s school into the issue, pointing out that UM and UPU had already explained why he was not eligible.
They urged others to stop attacking him, stressing that he was only a student who wanted to study and might lose all motivation if the bullying continued.
Netizens weigh in
The post resonated with many Malaysians, with some leaving comments urging others to be more understanding.
One wrote, “Everything has consequences I suppose.”
Another said, “People always say Malaysia is against bullying. But when it comes to cyberbullying, everyone suddenly becomes a keyboard warrior.”
A third netizen pointed out that it was normal for teenagers to feel frustrated when rejected from their dream course.
“I think everyone should calm down. To be honest, a 19 or 20-year-old kid will naturally feel upset when they do not get the course they want. But since he met a politician, things blew up. Plus, some netizens wrote racist things, which is not acceptable. Why not forgive and forget? I see him as my younger brother who is just heartbroken, nothing more,” the comment read.
Another added, “I understand your point. He was wrong, but that does not mean we can bully him until he breaks down mentally.”
While the case has stirred heated discussions about the admission system, many are now asking Malaysians to take a step back and think before attacking a young student online.
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