AUKU abolition to be brought to Cabinet on Wednesday, says Anwar
AYER KEROH: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said the government’s proposal to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will be tabled at the Cabinet meeting this Wednesday.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced on Wednesday that the government's proposal to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) will be brought up for discussion at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. During his policy speech at the 2026 PKR National Congress, Anwar, the PKR president, expressed his intention to present this reform agenda to the Cabinet.
Earlier in his address, Anwar revealed that the Act would be abolished as part of the broader government reform strategy, in response to concerns expressed by university students. He mentioned that several amendments had already been implemented to enhance student freedom, yet acknowledged that some students remained dissatisfied and had submitted a memorandum requesting further changes.
Anwar stated that the abolition of the AUKU is one of several reforms the government plans to address more resolutely, following an initial focus on political stability, national security, and economic growth.
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