The perception of UiTM’s students towards the establishment of commercial business in Malaysian public universities / Sh. Shaneela Wan Achmed Razali and Alizea Bayan

The introduction of the plan made by our Malaysian government regarding the establishment of commercial business in Malaysian public universities shows many reactions from the public that lead to many issues. The establishments of commercial business in public universities were believing to lead to other bad or negatives impacts, especially in term of health and unhealthy lifestyle among the university students. As mentioned by Ministry of High Education in Utusan Malaysia dated 26 June 2008, the commercial business in public universities leads to the set up of franchising businesses, such as Starbuck, Dunkin’ Donuts, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Me Donald’s. Even though the establishments of these franchise businesses may create the new quality image in the public universities, however, there were some critics and complaints made by the public in which they against the government’s plan. That is why it is very important to make the research and also study in regards of these issues. Through this research, we will able to see the students’ opinions and their acceptance towards the government’s plan.