KUALA LUMPUR: Any ongoing disciplinary action against university students over political activities will be dropped with immediate effect following amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA), says Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.
"As stated, all disciplinary action which has yet to be concluded, will cease … effective tonight," said Dr Maszlee when relying to points raised by lawmakers during the debate on the UUCA amendment bill on Monday (Dec 10).
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