The vice-chancellor of Universiti Putra Malaysia, Datuk Professor Ahmad Farhan Mohd Sadullah, believes the potential repeal of the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 (Auku) presents a crucial opportunity for Malaysian higher education. He suggests this abolition allows for a comprehensive reset of the current system. The move is seen as a chance to modernize and improve the landscape of universities and university colleges nationwide. Professor Ahmad Farhan emphasized the timeliness of this potential change, implying the existing framework may be outdated. A repeal would likely lead to reforms focused on greater autonomy and improved quality within higher education institutions. This offers a pathway towards a more dynamic and globally competitive system, according to the UPM VC.