Salient. Victoria University Student Newspaper. Vol. 38, No. 9. April 29, 1975
7-4-75 The Straits Times — Trouble On Campus: KL Gets Tough
7-4-75 The Straits Times
Trouble On Campus: KL Gets Tough
Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia is to introduce stricter rules and regulations to control student activities, including suspension from their universities for prejudicial activities. A Bill to amend the Universities and Universities Colleges Act for the new control measures has been tabled for debate. Other provisions in the Bill include:
1. | Prohibit student bodies from becoming members with any organisation, trade union or political party; or supporting them. |
2. | Empower the Vice-Chancellor to appoint top admisistrative staff and suspend or dissolve any student body which he considers detrimental to the interest of the University. |
3. | Disqualify students guilty of [unclear: discipinary] offence. |
The chancellor of the university will also be appointed by the Malaysian King.