Education Act 1996 · Updated to 1 Jul 2020 · Chapter 2 · Pre-School Education
23. Language of instruction in kindergartens
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
Notwithstanding subsection 17(1), languages other than the national language may be used as a medium of instruction in kindergartens, but where a kindergarten uses a language other than the national language, the national language shall be taught as a compulsory subject.
national language
“national language” means the Malay language as stipulated in Article 152 of the Federal Constitution;
Power to make regulations in relation to pre-school education
pre-school education
“pre-school education” means an educational programme for pupils from the ages of four to six years;
Terms defined in s 2
kindergarten
Defined · s 2“kindergarten” means any place where pre-school education is provided to ten or more pupils;
national language
Defined · s 2“national language” means the Malay language as stipulated in Article 152 of the Federal Constitution;
pre-school education
Defined · s 2“pre-school education” means an educational programme for pupils from the ages of four to six years;
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