Background
Explore the past and progression of student activism in Malaysia through significant events since the pre-Merdeka era all the way to recent events.
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Follow the development of student activism in Malaysia since the 1930s
A Brief Introduction
Youth-led activism had been active in Malaysia as early as the pre-Merdeka period in the 1930s as an avenue to resist colonialism. In the present day, student-led movements are still active for the medium of change.
Photo: Dr Khong Kim Hoong
Photo: Dr Khong Kim Hoong
Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti
The Akta Universiti dan Kolej Universiti or Universities and University Colleges Act (commonly known as AUKU/UUCA 1971) was introduced in 1971 to restrict student movement and participation in politics. The Act has become a point of controversy until now.
Screenshot of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971
Screenshot of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971
Debunking the Myth of Student Activism
Following the implementation of AUKU, student activism turned into a social taboo. Here we debunk some common misconception regarding student movements.
Photo from Pusat Sejarah Rakyat
