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Higher education: programmes & institutions
Accredits higher-education programmes, implements the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF), maintains the Malaysian Qualifications Register (MQR) listing accredited programmes.
Statutory body under Malaysian Qualifications Agency Act 2007.
Financial services / training programmes
Accredits training programmes in financial services industry (banks, insurance, securities) to ensure quality of adult professional programmes.
More specialised to professional continuing education rather than general higher ed.
Discipline-specific organizations that regulate professional standards and recognition
Engineering education & registration
Accredits engineering degree & diploma programmes for registration as Graduate Engineers; ensures programmes meet international accords (Washington, Sydney, Dublin) via EAC.
For engineering-related programmes, professional registration depends on this accreditation.
Actuarial profession
The representative body for actuaries in Malaysia; supports education, professional development and recognition of actuarial qualifications.
Ensures actuarial standards and professional competence.
Technology & engineering-science
Serves as a learned society, professional association, supports education, research, professional development across technology/engineering disciplines.
Membership-based, supportive/recognition role rather than formal accreditation of degrees.
MQA accreditation is essential for higher education programmes to be recognized and valid in Malaysia.
Professional body recognition adds significant value for regulated professions like engineering, helping with registration and licensure.
Dual compliance is often required: institutions must meet both national accreditation (MQA/FAA) and professional body standards for regulated fields.
Always verify that your chosen programme is accredited by the relevant bodies to ensure your qualification will be recognized for employment and further study.
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