Akta baharu ganti Auku mungkin tak sempat bentang sidang Parlimen bulan depan
Menteri Pendidikan Tinggi Zambry Abd Kadir berkata libat urus sedang diadakan dengan pelbagai pihak, termasuk Jawatankuasa Pilihan Khas Parlimen.
Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Zambry Abd Kadir stated that the new act taking longer time as it needs to encompass the entire higher education ecosystem, not just students. Kuala Lumpur: The new Act replacing the University and University College Act 1971 (Auku) might not be able to be introduced in the upcoming Parliament session next month due to comprehensive involvement with various parties.
The minister said this involvement includes wide and comprehensive discussions. In terms of timeline, they are aiming for a first reading in October 10th. If October proves to be too difficult, it might be in the coming Parliament session, following the University Research & Innovation Investment Summit 2026 at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur.
He also mentioned that the Parliamentary Select Committee chaired by Saifuddin Abdullah will seek reactions to the draft act. The new draft Act takes longer as it aims to cover the entire higher education ecosystem, not just student-related issues. Auku covers 44 sections and only seven are related to students. The rest of the sections deal with the establishment, governance, and academic aspects of universities.
That's why this comprehensive involvement involves all parties, be it the government, opposition, or university and academic management. The next session of the Dewan Rakyat will start from October 5th to October 8th, focusing on the 2027 Budget presentation. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced in August 15th that Auku will be abolished as some things are not satisfying students after several amendments.
The follow-up, he reportedly stated, the government is targeting for the Act to be introduced in the House of Representatives this year. Auku, which was amended in 1971, became the center of debate on student freedom to protest, organize, and express views on political and public issues. It was last amended in 2024 to give greater autonomy to student unions for fundraising and other activities.
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