Dewan Negara passes University Colleges Amendment Bill


KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Negara on Tuesday passed the Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Bill 2023 (UUC), which aims to enhance governance, activity management and student discipline within higher education institutions.

The bill was passed with a majority of votes in favour, after 18 members of the Senate participated in the debate.

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