Govt reviewing UUCA to allow student participation in politics

BernamaPublished: Mar 13, 2023 7:44 AM

Higher Education Ministry is reviewing Section 15 of the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971 to empower student movements in the country, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Its Deputy Minister Mohammad Yusof Apdal said the review will, among other things, give students the freedom to openly participate in politics, including becoming members of and candidates for any political party...

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