Malaysian Prime Minister Announces Repeal of Universities and University Colleges Act

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the full repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) at the 2026 PKR National Congress. This significant policy change, driven by student calls for greater freedom, will impact university governance and student political activities across Malaysia. The repeal follows earlier amendments in 2024 that had already granted more autonomy to student disciplinary committees and allowed student bodies to raise funds.