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Section 20

Incorporation and establishment of a University College

of Universities and University Colleges Act 1971

ActIn forceProvision 33 of 81
Section 20
(1)

If, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is satisfied that it is expedient in the national interest that a University College should be established, he may by order—

(a)

declare that there shall be established a higher educational institution having the status of a University College, which shall be a body corporate for the purpose of providing, in accordance with the provisions of this Act and the Constitution of the University College, higher education in specified branches of learning;

(b)

assign a name to that University College; and

(c)

specify the location of the site which shall be the seat of that University College.

(2)

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong may amend, vary or revoke an order made under subsection (1) by a subsequent order published in the Gazette.