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Youth leaders hail AUKU abolition as boost for campus autonomy

Malaysia Times desk Original: theSun 8/15 22:42 X
Youth leaders hail AUKU abolition as boost for campus autonomy
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The abolition of AUKU has been welcomed by youth leaders as a move to strengthen campus autonomy, student rights and freedom of expression in Malaysia.

From the original report

KUALA LUMPUR : The abolition of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU) has been described as a significant step towards restoring campus autonomy and fairness for student movements nationwide.

Angkatan Muda Harapan (AMH) chief Woo Kah Leong said the announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reflected the MADANI government’s commitment to freeing the academic community from restrictions under the act.

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Aug 15, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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