Why Government Should Abolish the AUKU?

AUKU 1971 abbreviation from the University and University College Act 1971 is the act that enacted by the Malaysian Government and approved by Yang DiPertuan Agong on 27th of April 1971. This act amended in year 1975 and 1995 become University and University College Act (Amendment) 1995.

In post for this time, I’m not against and not at all to incite any side or any people to oppose the existence of this act or to oppose the government; I just want to give my opinion about this act as an undergraduate student.

In my opinion, this act has cut off undergraduates’ freedom which is study in this country to provide the opportunity to enrich their knowledge in group, union in politics and others. Apart from that, it also could stunt their thinking in expanding their idea as the undergraduates before the existence of this act.

If we take a look on the undergraduates currently, majority of them only learn what are educated in lecture theatre only, they are less given the exposure of the current issues, current political situation and many more. Nowadays, it is not surprised if there were no undergraduate activists who have been spoken in giving their ideas to societies. Then, saying “Undergraduate Upholder Country” or “Mahasiswa Pendukung Negara” may be not fit again to worn if this act restricts their freedom to do so.

If we compare with a neighboring country like Indonesia, many undergraduate activists have been giving their opportunities to expand their opinion and constructive ideas to their societies.

For further information on AUKU, you can click here to read the article in Wikipedia.