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Replacement law for AUKU needs specific provisions

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

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  • The Malaysian Academic Association Congress welcomed the planned repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, known as AUKU.
  • The group supports replacing it with a new legal framework and establishing an independent committee to oversee the reform.
  • It called for broad consultations, an evidence-based draft law and transitional mechanisms to ensure an orderly and inclusive process.

The Malaysian Academic Association Congress has welcomed the government's decision to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, known as AUKU, and replace it with a new legal framework.

The association also welcomed the planned creation of an independent committee. It said the reform should include broad consultations, the development of a draft law and transitional mechanisms.

According to the association, these elements would help ensure that the replacement process is orderly, inclusive and based on evidence.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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