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The Malaysian Chinese Association has welcomed the government's plan to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 but demands clarity on implementation, meaningful student participation, and a genuine commitment to university autonomy.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education is rolling out a comprehensive student protection policy across 10,258 schools nationwide, addressing daily incidents of student injuries and implementing stronger safeguarding mechanisms.
Malaysia's government will repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, a landmark move announced by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Deputy Higher Education Minister Adam Adli termed the decision a recognition of decades of student activism.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government will repeal the AUKU 1971, granting Malaysian students expanded democratic freedoms and broader participation rights in university affairs.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has unveiled plans to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971, a landmark move that signals substantial reform in Malaysia's higher education regulatory framework and institutional autonomy.
Malaysia's Education Ministry has tasked district and state education offices with identifying top-performing schools to join a comprehensive reform programme aimed at boosting academic standards and student character development across the nation.
One hundred twenty-three schools across Perak have been allocated RM12.3 million to implement high-impact educational programmes targeting improved student achievement in core subjects and teaching quality.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established a special task force to reform the country's examination system, following the resignation of his education minister amid weeks of student-led protests over exam irregularities.
India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following sustained youth-led protests against exam paper leaks and calls for education system overhaul, signalling political pressure on the Modi government.
Former finance minister Lim Guan Eng has written to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim proposing targeted relief measures for Malaysia's small and medium enterprises alongside sweeping changes to the education system.
Thousands of youth activists in New Delhi clashed with police during a march to parliament, demanding sweeping reforms to India's education system. The movement, backed by millions of online supporters, disrupted the opening of the Monsoon Session.