PM: UiTM campuses to get autonomy status


All ears: Najib being briefed by Bloomberg TV Malaysia chairman Tan Sri Effendi Norwawi (second from left) and CEO Michael Chan (right) during the launch in Petaling Jaya. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: All Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) campuses will be given autonomy status to ensure a more effective governance, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

“The autonomous status will allow the transfer of power or delegation of authorities to the rector. When the number of students reach over 200,000, there should be a governance structure.

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