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University students urged to seize opportunities from Auku repeal
Umno president Zahid Hamidi has called on varsity students to fully capitalise on the impending repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act (Auku), as the party prepares to strengthen its campus and overseas networks.
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Zahid Hamidi has urged university students to make comprehensive use of the benefits that will come with the repeal of Auku, emphasising the importance of seizing the opportunities that will arise from the legislative change. The Umno president's remarks come as the party gears up to enhance its presence within the higher education sector following the anticipated passage of the repeal. Umno intends to strengthen its institutional frameworks, including the Overseas Umno Club and Siswa Umno, once the repeal is formalised. The party's focus on campus engagement reflects broader efforts to consolidate support among the student demographic, a traditionally significant constituency in Malaysian politics. The repeal of Auku, which has long restricted political activities on campus, is expected to fundamentally reshape the landscape of university politics and student organising in the country.