HIGHER EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA 

A Snapshot of Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia
The higher education sector is responsible for the operation of higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia and is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). The education sector has always enjoyed the highest national development budget which symbolises the commitment of the Malaysian government towards education.

The provision of higher education is well regulated. Below are some of the legislation :

1. The Education Act 1996 (Act 550)
2. The Private Higher Educational Institutions Act, 1996 (amended 2009)
3. The National Council of Higher Education Act, 1996
4. Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007 (replacing the previous namely National Accreditation Board Act 1996 which has been repealed)
5. The Universities and University Colleges (Amendment) Act, 1996 (amended 2009)
6. The National Higher Education Fund Corporation Act, 1997 (Amendment 2000)

Written by : Sharul 

Reference:https://www.studymalaysia.com/education/higher-education-in-malaysia/the-malaysian-higher-education-system-an-overview