Section 2

“Institute” means the Co-operative Institute of Malaysia established under section 3;

“Director General” means the Director General of the Institute appointed under subsection 20(1);

“Reserve Fund” means the Reserve Fund established under section 24;

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“Contributory Provident Fund” means the Contributory Provident

Fund established under section 25;

“Board” means the Board of the Co-operative Institute of

Malaysia established under section 7;

“Minister” means the Minister charged with the responsibility for co-operative development;

“financial year” means the period from 1 January to 31 December in a year.