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Higher Education Governing Authorities

Department of Higher Education
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

The Department of Higher Education is one of the three departments under the Ministry of Higher Education which regulates the nation's higher educational institution (HEI) affairs (both public and private). It was formed with the establishment of the Ministry of Higher Education on 27 March 2004.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed
Category: Higher Education Governing Authorities, Relevant Government Agencies & Trade Associations

Department of Polytechnic Education
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Since the setting-up of its first trade school, namely 'Sekolah Ketukangan' in 1926, technical and vocational education in Malaysia has undergone tremendous change with the establishment of many vocational and technical schools, polytechnics and community colleges.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed.
Category: Higher Education Governing Authorities, Relevant Government Agencies & Trade Associations

Department of Community College Education
Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

On 5 July 2000, Cabinet Ministers approved memorandum no 398/225/00 which was brought forward by the Minister of Education on the setting up of community colleges in every parliament area in the country.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed.
Category: Higher Education Governing Authorities, Relevant Government Agencies & Trade Associations

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

In the last two decades, the democratization of higher education strategies by the Malaysian government has seen an enormous growth in public and private higher education institutions. This development has resulted in greater access to higher education. However, the authorities were aware that the increase in the number of students and institutions may result in pressure on capacity and a decline in quality.

Source: Education Guide Malaysia 13th Ed.
Category: Higher Education Governing Authorities, Relevant Government Agencies & Trade Associations