Remove colonial-era shackles on student freedom, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced plans to abolish colonial-era laws that restrict student activities and freedom of expression. He emphasized the importance of empowering youth to participate in the nation's development.
Why it matters
This policy shift represents a significant change in governance regarding academic freedom and youth political engagement in Malaysia.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at a Madani gathering at the UiTM campus in Permatang Pauh, Penang. (Bernama pic)
PERMATANG PAUH: Colonial-era laws that restrict the freedom of student activities should be abolished to allow the true meaning of independence to be fully realised, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today.
He said university students should have more freedom to voice their views and take part in activities, as they would play a key role in shaping the country’s future.
“That is why I announced last week that we would abolish university laws that restrict student activities. Older people are not always right either, so we should not prevent young people from speaking out or taking part in activities just because they make mistakes. They need to be given space.
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