Section 18

The Institute shall vest in the Chief Executive Officer such powers and impose upon him such duties as may be determined by the Institute.

20 Laws of Malaysia ACT 729

The Chief Executive Officer shall be responsible for the overall administration and management of the functions and the day-to-day affairs of the Institute.

The Chief Executive Officer shall perform such further duties as the Minister may from time to time direct.

In discharging his duties, the Chief Executive Officer shall act under the general authority and direction of the Institute.

If the Chief Executive Officer is temporarily absent from

Malaysia or is temporarily incapacitated through illness or for any other reason from performing of his duties, or if the office of the

Chief Executive Officer is for the time being vacant, the Institute may direct any Deputy Chief Executive Officer to perform the duties of the Chief Executive Officer during such temporary absence or incapacity.

Employment of other officers and employees of the Institute