Role
The main role of the MQA is to implement the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF) as a basis for quality assurance of higher education and as the reference point for the criteria and standards for national qualifications. Specifically, the functions of the MQA are:
- To implement MQF as a reference point for Malaysian qualifications
- To develop standards and credits and all other relevant instruments as national references for the conferment of awards with the cooperation of stakeholders
- To quality assure higher education institutions and programmes
- To accredit courses that fulfil the set criteria and standards
- To facilitate the recognition and articulation of qualifications
- To maintain the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR)
The MQA also evaluates foreign qualifications and assesses it for equivalency with Malaysian secondary school and university preparatory qualifications.
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