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The Malaysian Chinese Association has welcomed the government's plan to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 but demands clarity on implementation, genuine student participation in drafting new laws, and concrete measures to grant universities real autonomy.
The Democratic Action Party has thrown its weight behind Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act, describing the move as long-overdue. The party now urges the government to extend reform momentum to ensure equal higher education access regardless of race.
Youth and student leaders have welcomed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's announcement to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, describing it as a transformative step toward restoring campus autonomy and protecting student expression nationwide.
Academic experts have endorsed the government's plan to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act, arguing it represents progressive reform that will modernise higher education while preserving institutional governance frameworks and autonomy.
While Malaysia's government moves to scrap the restrictive AUKU law, former student activists warn that repealing the act without reforming how universities admit students will leave core problems unsolved.
Malaysia's Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir has outlined plans for comprehensive new legislation to replace the 54-year-old Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 under the Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the government's intention to fully repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) 1971, responding to student demands for broader democratic participation and freedoms on campuses across Malaysia.
A Kota Bharu High Court has ordered a former teacher to pay RM88,000 in compensation to a student after finding him guilty of physical assault. The case highlights ongoing concerns about school discipline boundaries.