Subscribe in a reader | Subscribe by Email Today’s news that undergraduates won’t be allowed to actively take part in politics smacks of discrimination, in my opinion. Just few weeks ago, teachers were given leeway (with some rules to be followed) to be involved in politics, which for me, is definitely a wrong move. I wonder if the authorities will listen to the public feedback before making decisions arbitrarily.
I think the AUKU law will be hard to implement. You want to regulate or monitor hundreds of thousands of students, of which some will be updating the FB or Twitter status with support for some political party? You want to monitor blog for some words that may remotely show support for a political party? I think its a waste of time. You can restrict in terms of physical involvement like talking in public talks or campaigning during elections, but beyond that…can forget it. Student can still talk politics with circle of friends or family members, read political news on the net, and make own decisions.
I think the worse possible move has been already done, which is allowing teachers to take part in politics. Imagine, you say a 23 year old undergraduate is immature to be active in politics, but a 24 year old freshie teacher suddenly becomes mature and can be active in politics?
Also, as it is, many political parties already infiltrated IPTAs, as can be seen during the student election campaigns which has factions. Then, we notice the youth or putera/puteri arms of political parties engage with university students often. So, what can be said about this?
In the end, its just another law that is a mockery.
