Section 12
Setting, assessing and marking of examination questions and answers
of Malaysian Examinations Council Act 1980
The Council may appoint suitably qualified persons, whether residing in or outside Malaysia, to set, assess or mark questions or answers for a specified examination.
(2)
Any person appointed under subsection (1) who, without the permission of the Council, delegates his duty to set, assess or mark examination questions or answers to any unauthorized person commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine not exceeding five thousand ringgit or to a term of imprisonment not exceeding one year or to both.
(3)
The Council shall have the right to withhold in whole or in part any allowance or fee payable to any person appointed under subsection (1) in the event of unsatisfactory work as found by the Council.
Power to delegate 12a. (1) The Council may, subject to such restrictions or conditions as it may think fit to impose, in writing delegate to any committee or subcommittee of the Council, or to the Chief
Executive or any other officer appointed under section 16, all or any of the powers and duties conferred or imposed on the
Council under this Act or any rules made under section 31, and may at anytime revoke such delegation.
(2)
No delegation under subsection (1) shall affect the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty by the Council.