
Students to rally nationwide for Maszlee’s resignation, academic freedom
UM, UKM and Unisel among tertiary institutions they will be visiting.

UM, UKM and Unisel among tertiary institutions they will be visiting.

UPDATED 10.10PM | Harapan leader says these perceptions can possibly be solved through dialogue.

Shanxi Halal Business Chamber of Commerce also proposes IIUM branch in the country.

Pendek dengan tamat itu samalah, kata Tun Zaki Azmi berhubung lantikannya di Universiti Malaysia Sabah.

COMMENT | Students are sick and tired of having inches taken away from us time and time again.

LETTER | It is time to cease our indulgence for supermen and superwomen.

While appreciating the gesture, Asheeq reminds Maszlee not to act only after an issue becomes heated.

UPDATED 3.53PM | Saifuddin Abdullah and Hanipa Maidin say it goes against the constitutional right to protest peacefully.

“Kita bimbang 20 universiti tempatan lain akan mempersoal sekiranya UIAM dapat pandangan menteri, kami bagaimana?"

UPDATED 4.40PM | The minister says the university's constitution gives ceremonial powers to the president, who is normally a representative of the gov't.

'We are always sensitive to public opinion and we will review this appointment since it is not carved in stone.'

COMMENT | Putting a stop to political appointments in public universities is crucial in bringing back academic freedom to Malaysia.

LETTER | Maszlee should step down as the IIUM president and focus on his ministry duties.

Deputy minister says it's against Harapan's manifesto that there would be no political appointment for GLCs.

YOURSAY | ‘How will he enforce varsity reforms if he is wedged in a compromised position?’

The minister's appointment was done upon consent of the Pahang sultan and based on his background, it says.

Reezal Merican says Maszlee’s appointment as IIUM president goes against his commitment to free varsities from political interference.

Kampung Tunku rep Lim Yi Wei points out the Harapan government's promise to ensure full autonomy for universities.

PARLIAMENT | Minister says this will serve as a short-term measure before the law is fully repealed.

PARLIAMENT | This is to empower the DBP and give it a more pro-active role, says minister.

COMMENT | The diverse council will offer advice to the gov't to infuse our philosophy into the education policy.

The minister says the 21st century demands students to be equipped with effective English skills.

The Merdeka Centre list has seven key ministers and Tommy Thomas, who ranked last.

The then VC had allegedly told the accused and the victim to settle the matter 'elok-elok'.