Khaled: Possibility of allowing parties to set up branches in universities not discounted

Published on 2 Mar 2023 1:34:07 PM

The possibility of allowing political parties to set up branches in universities has not been discounted, says Datuk Seri Khaled Nordin.

The Higher Education Minister said when responding to a supplementary question raised by Muhammad Islahuddin Abas (PN-Mersing) in Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (March 2), adding that although there were no plans to abolish the University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku), existing weaknesses would be addressed.

Khaled also said that appointments of vice chancellors of public universities would be done by the Higher Education Minister in accordance with procedures under the Auku, adding that further Amendments to the Auku would likely be tabled in the next Dewan Rakyat meeting.

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