Malaysia’s education sector comprises public and private schools as well as higher education institutions. Operations of all schools and institutions are governed by the Ministry of Higher Education (Malay version only), the Ministry of Education, and its agency, the Department of Private Education (Malay version only).

Thrust Two of the National Mission in the Ninth Malaysian Plan states the Government's intentions to raise the capacity for knowledge and innovation and to nurture first class education.

Click here to read the Ninth Malaysian Plan - Chapter 11 that emphasizes the importance of enhancing human development.

Click here to read the Ninth Malaysian Plan - Chapter 12 that emphasizes the importance of harnessing science, technology and innovation.

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