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.
Education Minister Zambry Abd Kadir disclosed that the draft bill to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) will likely miss the parliamentary session next month due to its comprehensive nature. The extensive review involving various stakeholders, including the government, opposition, and university management, has extended the timeline.
The bill encompasses the entire higher education ecosystem, not limited to student-related issues as Auku did, which covered 44 sections, whereas Auku only addressed seven. This comprehensive review is being conducted with broad stakeholder involvement to ensure all parties are satisfied. The next session of the Dewan Rakyat (House of Representatives) is scheduled from October 5 to October 8, focusing on the presentation of the 2027 budget.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced in August that Auku would be repealed, but further discussions are expected as the government aims to present new legislation in this session. Auku, established in 1971, had been a focal point for debates on student freedom, organization, and the expression of opinions on political and public issues.
It was last amended in 2024 to grant greater autonomy to student associations in fundraising and other activities.
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