The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that the freedom of political expression of local university students continues to be restricted in the proposed amendments to the Universities and University Colleges Act (UUCA).

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned about the punitive action against two university students, Azlan Zainal and Mior Isfandy Mior Azizan, over statements issued on the behalf of the Parti Mahasiswa Negara (PMN) during the 12th general elections in March. The statement resulted in the suspension of Isfandy's student loan and the withholding [...]

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that the government is imposing a double standard on tertiary students by prohibiting them to voice their support for political parties, while actively calling through the media for citizens over 21 to register as voters.

Malaysian undergraduate Ali Bukhari Amir is being investigated over his personal comment website by the Science University of Malaysia (USM) authorities. He was questioned for one hour by university authorities on 15 March 2005.

A Malaysian university grilled a student for two hours over articles he wrote for the campus newspaper and an opposition party organ, warning that future articles would have to be vetted by the university authorities first.

Disciplinary hearings in institutions of higher learning should be open to all concerned parties; case in point: the hearing on USM student Soh Sook Hwa.