Malaysia legislation

Section 12

of MALAYSIAN QUALIFICATIONS AGENCY ACT 2007

Section 12

(a)

to approve plans and policies for the management of the

Agency;

(b)

to approve any amendment or update of the Framework;

(c)

to approve policies and guidelines relating to accreditation of programmes, qualifications or higher education providers or institutional audit;

(d)

to approve any matter relating to the functions, powers, duties, remuneration, allowance, honorarium, benefits and code of conduct of officers, employees, agents and consultants of the Agency;

(e)

to receive and monitor reports, returns, statements and any other information relating to accreditation, institutional audit and evaluation; and

(f)

to do all things reasonably necessary for the performance of its functions under this Act.

Act 679

(2)

The Council may give the Chief Executive Officer specific directions consistent with the provisions of this Act in respect of the powers and functions of the Agency and such directions shall not be inconsistent with the general directions of the Minister under section 8, and the Chief Executive Officer shall give effect to such directions.

Temporary exercise of functions of the Chairman