Malaysia legislation
Section 5
of CO-OPERATIVE INSTITUTE (INCORPORATION) ACT 1968 (REVISED—2025)
Section 5
The functions of the Institute are as follows:
(a)
to provide a course in co-operative studies and such other courses of study and make such award of diplomas as the Institute deems fit;
(b)
to print or publish, or assist in the printing or publication of, books on co-operatives or any subject connected therewith;
(c)
to make such rules as may be necessary to regulate the responsibilities and control of officers and staff of the
Institute and to impose such fees payable in respect of any course of study as the Institute deems fit;
(d)
to carry out research on co-operative matters;
(e)
to provide consultancy services;
(f)
to conduct courses in co-operative studies and such other courses of study, jointly or in association, affiliation, collaboration or otherwise, with any higher educational institution or professional body, or any organization, within or outside Malaysia; and
(g)
to advise the Minister regarding matters related to training and education for co-operative societies.
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