Party vows to defend UiTM’s role as institution for Bumiputera

Umno has vowed to continue protecting Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) as an institution for the Malays, Bumiputera and Orang Asli.

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the matter has been emphasised by its president, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, as well as by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on several occasions.

"We are committed to preserving Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) institutions, which also include UiTM. "We have heard various stories related to UiTM recently. However, I want to inform you that the president (Zahid) has stressed that the higher learning institution must be protected.