Kuala Lampur, Dec. 14 -- Higher education in Malaysia has long been regarded as a vehicle for social mobility and national development.

Yet, persistent inequalities in access and participation among marginalised groups, particularly those from rural, indigenous, and lower-income communities, remain a challenge.

The late Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz's legacy as a visionary educator and social reformer offers valuable guidance in addressing this inequity.

His lifelong advocacy for inclusive, locally-relevant, and people-centred education frameworks is especially relevant in the face of contemporary challenges.

This article proposes a multi-dimensional policy strategy to rethink higher education access and delivery for marginalised c...