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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that academic staff must have the freedom to articulate their perspectives without facing government restrictions, signalling a policy shift toward intellectual autonomy in higher education.
The Dewan Negara has completed its five-term session, passing 12 bills covering cybercrime, transport safety, and agricultural regulation while debating cross-border e-commerce threats.
The Ministry of Higher Education has reassured Malaysians that international student enrolment does not compromise opportunities for local applicants, with international students representing just 8.9% of public university intake.