THE DIFFERENCES AND EQUATIONS BETWEEN EDUCATION ACT 1996 & EDUCATION ACT 1961

Prepared by:

MUHAMMAD AZIZI BIN ABDULLAH MUHD SALEH POHAN BIN TARMIZI POHAN MOHAMMAD ANUAR BIN ROSELI UMAR US SAADY BIN ABDUL RAHMAN SHARIL NIZAM BIN MOHD JAINI

EDUCATION ACT 1961

Based on the Rahman Talib Report (1960) Free primary education Primary schools consists of:

National Schools (Malay) National-typed Schools (Indian & Chinese)

EDUCATION ACT 1961

Minimum school leaving age of 15. Automatic level rise. Public examination in an official language. Local Board terminated Governing Board continues Islamic religious education provided Strengthened the position of the national language

EDUCATION ACT 1996 (ACT 550)

Gazetted on 11 December 1997 Extension and renewal of the Education Act 1961

PURPOSE OF EDUCATION ACT 1996

Introducing the scope of pre-school education to the level of public and private higher education Introducing the national language as the main medium Coordinate all types of curriculum through the national curriculum of secondary schools Using the same assessment and examination

PURPOSE OF EDUCATION ACT 1996

Islamic education is extended to Muslim students Expand the jurisdiction of the Minister of Education Improving technical education Strengthening teacher training Private education more systematic Introducing position tribal language

PRIVATE EDUCATION (EDUCATION ACT 1996)

Every private individual shall comply with the provisions of the act Private institutions shall comply with the requirements of the national curriculum Private educational institution providing postsecondary education is required to teach the national language, Malay Studies, English, Islamic Education and Moral Education

THE POWER OF MINISTER OF EDUCATION (EDUCATION ACT 1996) The Minister may make regulations for monitoring and controlling the standard of education Private educational institutions can operate courses in association with Higher Education Institutions with the approval of the minister

THE DIFFERENCES AND EQUATIONS BETWEEN EDUCATION ACT 1996 & EDUCATION ACT 1961

TRACK AND VISION

In the Education Act 1961 we find the philosophical unwritten and unclear. What we find there is to unite people in Malaysia in line with the multi-racial society.
"Tujuan Dasar Pelajaran di dalam negeri ini ialahh bermaksud hendak menyatuukan budak-budak daripada semua bangsa di dalam negeri ini dengan menggunakan bahasa kebangsaan sebagai bahasa pengantar yang besar, walapun perkara ini tiada dapat dilaksanakan dengan serta-merta melainkan hendaklah diperbuat dengan beransur-ansur." (Penyata Razak, Perenggan 12)

In the 1996 Education Act clearly tells us that education policy is based on the wishes of Vision 2020 and the National Education Philosophy.

THE NATIONAL EDUCATION SYSTEM IN ALL LEVELS

The Education Act 1961 states that the national education system included only the school or educational institution or government assistance only.
"For the purpose of this act, the stages of statutory education system shall be as follows: primary education; lower secondary education; upper secondary education; education in the educational institutions referred to in paragraph (a) to (d) o f section 25. (Education Act 1961, Sec.19)

Sections 15 and 16 of the Education Act 1996 has clarified the National Education System, covering all levels and types of schools or educational institutions except school expatriates.

THE STATUS OF THE NATIONAL LANGUAGE

In the National Language Act 1961 is the medium of instruction of national schools and national secondary schools only. Education Act 1996 are described in section 17 of the position of the national language as the main medium of instruction in all schools or institutions except in national-type schools or other schools are exempted. Here the question of language has been strengthened.
" (1) The National language shall be the main medium of instruction in all educational institutions in the National Education System except an national-type school established under section 28 or any other educational intitution exempted by Minister from this section. (Education Act 1996, Sec. 17)

NATIONAL CURRICULUM

In the Education Act 1996, section 18 provides that all schools have to follow the national curriculum unless specifically exempted. While the Education Act 1961, no provision.

PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS

In section 19 of the Education Act 1996 has provided all schools prepare pupils for public examinations, unless specifically exempted. While the Education Act 1961 was no provision given.
"Every School shall prepare its pupils for examinations prescribed by or unfer this Act or any regulations made under this Act unless otherwise exempted by or under this Act. (Education Act 1996, Sec.19)

NATIONAL LANGUAGE AS COMPULSORY SUBJECT

Section 17 (2), the Education Act 1996 provides for the national language as a compulsory subject in all schools.
(2) Where the main medium of instruction in an educational institution is other than the national language , the national language shall be taught as a compulsory subject in the educational institution. (Education Act 1996, Sec.17)

While the Education Act 1961, the national language is compulsory for schools funded by the government and only the government assistance.

CHINESE AND TAMIL LANGUAGE TEACHING

Education Act 1961, Chinese and Tamil are taught by two conditions: There is a demand of 15 parents If it is reasonable and practicable. In section 2 of the Education Act 1996 has provided teaching Chinese and Tamil languages in national schools and High School can be held Entrepreneur with one condition: if there is a demand of 15 or more parents. With this more easily provide facilities for teaching Chinese and Tamil.

SCHOOL CATEGORY AND THE PRIVATE SCHOOL STATUS

Education Act 1961 educational institutions or schools are not divided into two categories, namely direct full assistance (including government and nongovernment owned) and private. Section 16 of the Education Act 1996 provides for the school or educational institution is divided into three categories: government, private and government assistance. Classification of educational institutions under the Education Act 1996 make it easier for the administration particularly with regard to the government and government-aided schools.

THE PERIOD OF PRIMARY EDUCATION

Education Act 1961 period is six years of primary education. In the duration of this act is quite tight.

Education Act of 1996 clearly stated that primary education is between 5 to 7 years (see Section 29). With the availability of this provision, can meet the needs of discerning students, medium and slow.

CONCLUSION
Razak Report (1956) Education Ordinance (1957) Strengthening the National Education System

Statement Rahman Talib (1960) Education Act (1961)

The Education Act 1996 / Act 550

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OF TODAY

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