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Education news in Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur

20 stories within reach of Chow Kit Kuala Lumpur, published in the last 30 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.

Higher Education Ministry begins steps towards repeal of UUCA, halts student disciplinary proceedings

The Higher Education Ministry is initiating steps to repeal the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) and has halted all student disciplinary proceedings under the act. This move aims to expand students' freedom and rights within higher education institutions.

Anwar: Give university students full freedom to voice views, foster critical thinking

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim emphasized that university students should be given full freedom to voice their views to foster critical thinking. He made these remarks during a visit to Universiti Malaya, highlighting the importance of academic freedom in higher education.

Zambry: Comprehensive review of higher education laws needed to keep ecosystem relevant

Higher Education Minister Zambry Abdul Kadir emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of higher education laws to keep the ecosystem relevant. He highlighted that current laws may not address modern challenges and called for updates to ensure the sector remains competitive and aligned with current needs.