Dr M not in favour of allowing political parties to set up branches in universities

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister has expressed reservations over allowing political parties to set up branches in universities.

“No, no, no. You are free to talk as you like, but tak payah la bagi (there is no need to allow),” Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said when asked to comment on proposed amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (AUKU).