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What the abolition of AUKU means for Malaysian universities and academic freedom

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced the government will abolish AUKU, the 1971 law governing universities. The move signals a major shift in how Malaysian higher education institutions operate and could reshape student activism and academic expression.

By Rajesh Kumar · 15 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Universities Must Cut Rent and Provide Spaces for Menu Rahmah to Expand, Says Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has identified university cooperation—particularly through affordable premises and reasonable rents—as essential for expanding the Menu Rahmah affordable meal programme across Malaysian campuses.

By Aisyah Razak · 24 Jul 2026 · 4 min read

What the abolition of AUKU means for Malaysian universities and academic freedom

Universities Must Cut Rent and Provide Spaces for Menu Rahmah to Expand, Says Deputy Minister

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