Ministry of Education (Malaysia)

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The Ministry of Education (Malay: Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia) is a Government ministry responsible for Malaysian educational matters. The current minister is Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who is also Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia.

 

Malay name and its function

In Bahasa Malaysia it was called Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia, which was in charge in all education-related affairs. But in 2004, it has changed its name into Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia, which is only in charge from pre-school up to secondary level of education. The tertiary education is taken over by a new ministry, Ministry of Higher Education.

 

Political significance

Historically, the position of Minister of Education is considered a stepping stone for future Malaysian prime ministers. All Malaysian prime ministers to date have held this position in their career except the first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman.

 

See also

• List of schools in Malaysia
• Education in Malaysia

The Federal Government of Malaysia
Logo of the Ministry Of Education
Minister	Muhyiddin Yassin
Deputy Minister	Dr. Wee Ka Siong Dr. Mohd Puad Zarkashi
Secretary General	Dr. Rosli bin Mohamed
Established date	1956
Key agencies	Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Institut Terjemahan Negara Malaysia Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia
Location	Putrajaya