AUKU to be abolished entirely this year, says PM
KLANG: Legislation to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) is expected to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat this year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that legislation to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) will be introduced in the Dewan Rakyat this year. Introduced during his student leader days to curb activism, the Prime Minister is committed to its complete abolition rather than merely amending it. During a recent cabinet meeting, Anwar expressed his desire to abolish AUKU entirely, stating that greater freedom should not mean the absence of controls over students.
He acknowledged that mistakes would be made but argued that this should not be a reason to retain restrictions. Anwar confirmed that the new legislation will deal with university administration separately, without imposing restrictions on students. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil also confirmed the planned overhaul of AUKU would focus on administrative matters, rather than limiting students' autonomy.
Anwar announced the plans during the 2026 PKR National Congress, noting that while amendments have been made to the Act, certain provisions failed to satisfy students' demands for increased freedom.
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