fbpx
Connect with us

News

Mazslee: M’sian Uni Students Can Now Participate in Political Activities On Campus

Published

Mazslee: M'Sian Uni Students Can Now Participate In Political Activities On Campus - World Of Buzz
Source: The Malay Mail

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

This is great news! 

Granting political freedom to students in universities and colleges have been one of the education minister’s top missions and yesterday (11 December 2018), his mission was accomplished.

This is because the parliament has passed the amendments on three acts – Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA) 1971, Private Higher Educational Institutions Act 1996 and the Educational Institutions (Discipline) Act 1976 – which grant students the freedom to take part in politics in their respective campuses. 

So, the amendment on the three acts ends the ban on universities students’ involvement in political parties in their campuses. Nice! 

Dr Maszlee Malik was quoted by The Malay Mail as saying,

“If we look at the amendments tonight, even though it was only one section but it is very significant as it would eliminate the siege mentality and culture of fear which have been shackling university students.”

“The amendments tonight will send a clear sign to university students that they are released from the chains shackling them, now they are freed.”

This news was also shared by the Ministry of Education (MOE) via Twitter.

Nonetheless, he noted that this freedom comes with “responsibility and accountability” which the students must take seriously. He also reminded that even though they are not tied down by the law, this is still not a form of anarchism.

Dr Maszlee explained that the students will still have to abide by their institutes’ laws and regulations, and the laws of the country. 

On the other hand, to ensure that political freedom will not hinder the students’ academic achievement, a holistic ecosystem will be created so “they become intellectual fields”.

That said, from now on, students can get involved in party politics, like inviting political representatives to campus and starting political party clubs, without any restrictions. Nonetheless, if the students want to start a political party club, they will have to get the approval from their vice-chancellors. Dr Maszlee then said,

“However I am confident of vice-chancellors and university administrators under the new Malaysia spirit… the requests will be considered and will not be objected.”

Following that, all charges which are still pending in court or conviction under the acts will end soon after the implementation of the acts. Woohoo!

Finally, Dr Maszlee added that a technical committee made up of academic and legal experts will be set up to find ways to completely abolish UUCA. Sounds good! 

Img 6457 E1536323542692

Source: dayak daily

We hope that every student will use this opportunity wisely and adopt a more civil and intellectual way of expressing their political freedom. What do you think of this initiative? Let us know in the comments below! 

 

Also read: Maszlee Said 1MDB Scandal Was Historical, But Not That It Should Be in School Syllabus

Maszlee Malik Said 1Mdb Scandal Was Historical, But Did Not Say It Should Be In School Syllabus - World Of Buzz 2

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Collage 89 Collage 89
News14 hours ago

Johor Government May Implement a 4.5-Day Workweek in the Near Future

A 4-day workweek sounds ideal, but a 4-and-a-half day workweek doesn’t sound bad either. Johoreans may be in luck next...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537 My Post 1 2024 11 21T160023.537
News15 hours ago

“UPSR get D, SPM can get A” – PMX Responds to BERSIH Giving Him a Grade D in ‘Report Card’

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has opened up about BERSIH’s ‘report card‘ on his administration’s performance in conjunction with...

My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1 My Post 1 2024 11 21T114442.032 1
News20 hours ago

PDRM is Offering 60% Off Selected Traffic Summons at Govt’s 2nd Anniversary Event This Weekend!

In conjunction with the MADANI government’s 2nd anniversary on 24 November (Sunday), the Ministry of Home Affairs of Malaysia (KDN)...

Collage 17 1 Collage 17 1
News2 days ago

MCPF Calls for Vape Ban, Warns Addiction to Substances Can Lead to Unhealthy Behaviours Like Theft

The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (MCPF) is urging for the sale of e-cigarettes or vape devices to be banned or...

Feat Image Lesen Feat Image Lesen
News2 days ago

Anthony Loke: Road Users in M’sia May Have to Pay for Physical Driving License Cards Starting Next Year

Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today iterated that the Government will continue with the implementation of digital driving licenses...

Collage 15 2 Collage 15 2
News2 days ago

Filipino Couple Caught Living & Working Illegally in Malaysia Using Fake MyKads That Cost RM250 Each

A Filipino husband and wife were arrested during a raid on November 19 at a house in Pandan Indah yesterday...

Feat Image Apple Ind Feat Image Apple Ind
News2 days ago

Apple Offers to Increase Investment in Indonesia Tenfold to RM446 Million to Lift Country’s iPhone 16 Series Ban

Previously, we shared how the Apple iPhone 16 Series is banned from being sold in Indonesia until the tech giant...

My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263 My Post 1 2024 11 20T144359.263
News2 days ago

BERSIH Names Ismail Sabri the Best PM Since 2009, Calls Out PMX for Lack of Urgency with Reforms

In conjunction with the upcoming 2nd anniversary (24 November) of Anwar Ibrahim’s administration, The Coalition for Clean and Fair Elections,...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY