Section 46
Royal Professors
of Universities and University Colleges Act 1971
Notwithstanding sections 20 and 45, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may, after consultation with the Chancellor, from time to time appoint persons of exceptional academic distinction to be professors of the University:
Provided that the number of persons so appointed shall not at any time exceed three in number.
(2)
Any person appointed under subsection (1) shall be known as a Royal
Professor and—
(a)
shall hold office upon such terms and conditions as the Chancellor with the approval of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong may deem appropriate; and
(b)
subject to the terms of his appointment and to any direction by the
Chancellor, shall have all the powers and perform all the duties conferred or imposed upon professors by this Constitution, and any
Statute, Rules and Regulation made thereunder.
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All appointments to be subject to the Universities and University Colleges Act 1971 and any subsidiary legislation thereunder