No plans to abolish still-relevant UUCA, says Dep Higher Education Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to abolish the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (UUCA) as it remains relevant law, says Datuk Mohamad Yusof Apdal.

"The UUCA is an important, relevant and well-functioning act. Any weaknesses can be fine-tuned and improved through amendments, without abolishing it, said the Deputy Higher Education Minister during Question Time in Parliament on Thursday (March 16).

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