{
  "id": 9332264,
  "title": "UUCA replacement Bill expected to be tabled in December, says Zambry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/uuca-replacement-bill-expected-to-be-tabled-in-december-says-zambry",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T12:16:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/23/uuca-replacement-bill-expected-to-be-tabled-in-december-says-zambry/236280"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The first reading of the Bill aimed at replacing the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUKU) is anticipated to be presented in December, according to Higher Education Minister Dr Zambry Abd Kadir. The ministry is actively working to conduct thorough consultations with stakeholders to ensure the Bill encompasses the entirety of the national higher education system before it is introduced in Parliament. Dr Zambry highlighted that the timeline for the first reading in December parliamentary session is being assessed, noting that the process will involve significant stakeholder engagement. He emphasized that the proposed Bill's scope extends beyond student autonomy to include administrative structures, university governance, and academic dimensions. The AUKU encompasses 44 sections, with seven sections pertaining to students and the remaining sections addressing university establishment, governance, academics, and related matters. Dr Zambry noted that the engagement series included discussions with the Parliamentary Special Select Committee to gather input from both government and opposition parties. Regarding Budget 2027, Dr Zambry expressed optimism about securing a larger allocation for the Malaysian Higher Education Development Plan from the Ministry of Finance.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 — The first reading of the Bill to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act (AUK...",
  "key_points": [
    "First reading of replacement Bill for AUKU expected in December",
    "Ministry conducting consultations with stakeholders",
    "Bill covers administrative structures, governance, academics"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : AUKU Replacement Bill Expected To Be Tabled In December - Zambry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/general-auku-replacement-bill-expected-to-be-tabled-in-december-zambry",
        "published": "2026-09-23T10:27:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Auku replacement Bill expected to be tabled in December – Zambry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/auku-replacement-bill-expected-to-be-tabled-in-december-zambry",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:06:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "UUCA replacement Bill expected to be tabled in December, says Zambry",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/uuca-replacement-bill-expected-to-be-tabled-in-december-says-zambry-9333874",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:16:01.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}