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Amid Controversy, UiTM Steadfast In Its Bumiputera Mandate

Professor Datuk Dr Shahrin Sahib, Vice- Chancellor of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)

28-May-24 08:00

Amid Controversy, UiTM Steadfast In Its Bumiputera Mandate

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) was set up in accordance with section 153 of the Federal Constitution to educate and empower the Bumiputera Community. To what extent has it fulfilled this role and are race-based education policies still relevant in modern Malaysia? We assess the purpose, achievements and controversies of UiTM with its 7th Vice-Chancellor, Professor Datuk Dr. Shahrin Sahib.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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Tags:  Article 153 of the Federal Constitution,  uitm,  bumiputera, 


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