Education Act 1996 · Updated to 1 Jul 2020 · Part II · Administration
3. Appointment and duty of Director General of Education
Official textFrom Laws of Malaysia Online, unchanged
There shall be a Director General of Education who shall be appointed by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong from amongst the officers in the Education Service.
Director General
“Director General” means the Director General of Education appointed under section 3;
The Director General shall have the powers and exercise the functions conferred on him by this Act, and shall advise the Minister on matters pertaining to education.
Terms defined in s 2
Director General
Defined · s 2“Director General” means the Director General of Education appointed under section 3;
Education Service
Defined · s 2“Education Service” means a public service under paragraph (h) of Clause (1) of Article 132 of the Federal Constitution;
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National Education System
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The National Education System
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Pre-School Education
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