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Academics to get special protected status under proposed UUCA replacement, says Adam Adli

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — There will be enhanced operational autonomy to higher education institutions under the propo...

Academics to get special protected status under proposed UUCA replacement, says Adam Adli

Professor Adam Adli Abdul Halim emphasized during Question Time that the proposed One Higher Education Act would grant higher education institutions increased operational independence, including specific safeguards for academic freedom. The comprehensive legislation aims to overhaul existing administrative and academic governance systems.

Key areas where institutions will gain autonomy include staff management, course offerings, and strategic collaborations. The government is reviewing various existing laws to include or align them under the proposed act, addressing longstanding concerns about academic expression and governance.

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