Education Act · s 19

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s 19Medium of instruction

(1)

The Malay language shall be the main medium of instruction in all educational institutions.

(2)

The English language may also be used as the medium of instruction, together with the Malay language, in all educational institutions.

(3)

The Arabic language may be used as a medium of instruction in

Arabic or other schools but in these schools the Malay language and the

English language must be taught as compulsory subjects.

(4)

The Minister may exempt an educational institution from using either the Malay language or the English language as a medium of instruction in appropriate cases.

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