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New universities legislation expected in December, Malaysia says
Malaysia's government is on track to introduce replacement legislation for the Universities and University Colleges Act, with the first reading anticipated in December. The new Bill aims to modernise the regulatory framework governing higher education institutions in the country.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — The government is expected to table the first reading of legislation to replace the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) in December, according to a senior official.
The replacement Bill represents a significant overhaul of Malaysia's higher education regulatory framework, which has governed universities and university colleges for decades. The move comes as policymakers seek to update legislation to better reflect contemporary educational needs and institutional requirements.
Authorities have indicated that the legislative process will proceed through the standard parliamentary procedures, with the December timeline marking the initial stage of the Bill's journey through parliament.
The new legislation is expected to address various aspects of university governance and operations, though specific details regarding the Bill's provisions have not yet been widely publicised. Educational stakeholders and institutions have been engaged in consultations leading up to the legislative proposal.
The replacement of the UUCA represents one of the government's key initiatives to strengthen Malaysia's higher education sector and ensure it remains competitive in the regional and global context.