Anwar: UUCA repeal proposal goes to Cabinet next week

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced that his proposal to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) will be brought before the Cabinet next week for consideration. The move comes in response to ongoing objections from university students, who have been advocating for changes to the Act. Anwar, who is also the Finance Minister, made the announcement during his presidential policy speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress in Melaka.

The UUCA has undergone seven amendments since its introduction in 1971, with the most recent changes in 2024. These amendments notably removed disciplinary authority over students at public universities from vice-chancellors and allowed student representative councils and student bodies to raise funds and receive contributions, subject to prevailing laws and regulations.

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