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Section 16 provide three categories of schools in Malaysia;

government, private and government aided schools. This clearly
can accommodate the needs of the Form 6, matriculation and
so on.

Section 17 (2), provides national language as a compulsory

subject in all schools.
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Section 18 provides that all schools should follow the national

curriculum except it is specifically exempted.

Section 19 provides that all schools prepare students for public

examination, unless specifically exempted.
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Section 21 empowers the Minister to establish and maintain

kindergartens.

Section 37 and section 38 allows the polytechnic to offer

courses of study or training program at the certificate or any
level of qualification with any university or other educational
institution.
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Section 47 (1), allows teacher training colleges to provide

degree courses, diploma or certificate program in collaboration
with university or other higher education institution.

Section 40 allows the Minister to provide special education

classes in special schools or in any primary or secondary
school.
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Section 50 provides that Islamic Education subject is

compulsory in all schools including private schools when there
are 5 or more Muslim students.

Section 69 provides that all of those conducting the public

examinations are required to obtain approval from the Director
of Examinations in advance.
References
The Commissioner Of Law Revision, Malaysia. (2006). Law of
Malaysia 550 Education Act 1996. Retrieved from
http://www.catholiclawyersmalaysia.org