Student groups have welcomed the government’s move to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) but urged Putrajaya to ensure its replacement guarantees academic freedom, student autonomy, and broader reforms to laws governing higher education.

Himpunan Advokasi Rakyat Malaysia (Haram) warned that the abolition must not amount to “mere political rhetoric” or a populist attempt to win over young and progressive voters.

Similarly...