Zambry: New Higher Education Law to replace AUKU will be more comprehensive

The Malaysian government is preparing to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) with a new, more comprehensive law. According to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir, the new legislation will be outlined in the Malaysia Higher Education Plan 2026-2035, which was launched in January.

The new law, known as the One Higher Education Act, aims to provide a more progressive and comprehensive framework for higher education in Malaysia. Zambry stated that AUKU is not just an Act governing student affairs or freedom, but also the parent legislation that provides the basis for the establishment, administration, and governance of universities and university colleges.

The formulation of the new framework will be carried out inclusively and comprehensively, taking into account the views of all stakeholders, including university leaders, academics, industry players, and students. According to New Straits Times and Free Malaysia Today, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim previously announced that the government would repeal AUKU, citing that despite several rounds of amendments, students are still not satisfied with some provisions.

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