Malaysia to abolish Universities and University Colleges Act
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the government will bring a proposal to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) to Cabinet on Wednesday, responding to unresolved student concerns despite prior amendments. Auku, enacted in 1971, governs public university administration and limits student political activity; it has been amended before to widen freedoms. The abolition is framed as part of PKR's reform commitments and follows student marches and a submitted memorandum. The higher education ministry said it is prepared to listen and is open to reviewing the Act, which the minister described as "dynamic."
The government will present Auku abolition to the cabinet on Wednesday.
Context
Auku was enacted in 1971 and has been amended several times. Students protested and submitted a memorandum asking for abolition. The next possible step is Cabinet consideration and then legal or regulatory changes if approved.
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