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Newsletter (01/2024)

NEWS FROM MQA

1) Program Standard Computing: 3rd Edition (2023)

The Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) has received feedback from

stakeholders regarding enhancements to the Program Standard: Computing

(2023). These enhancements are intended to offer concise direction to Higher

Education Providers (HEIs), Panels of Assessors, and MQA officers regarding

the evaluation process for Provisional Accreditation and Full Accreditation of

the respective program. The updated program standard is available for access

and download via the MQA portal (www.mqa.gov.my).

2) MQA Circular No. 1/2024: Validity Period of Premises

Registration Certificate, Program Operation Approval,

Provisional Accreditation Certificate for Provisional

Accreditation Certificate and Full Accreditation

MQA regularly receives applications for Provisional Accreditation and Full

Accreditation from Higher Education Providers (HEIs) in situations where the

period of the premises registration certificate and program management

approval is nearing expiration.

This situation impacts the assessment process for provisional accreditation and

full accreditation, potentially causing delays or even termination. To address

this, MQA has established guidelines regarding the validity period of various

certificates, including the premises registration certificate, program

management approval, provisional accreditation certificate, and full

accreditation. These guidelines are outlined in Circular BIL 1/2024.

Effective from July 1, 2024, all applications and evaluations for Provisional

Accreditation and Full Accreditation submitted to MQA must adhere to the

guidelines specified in Circular No. 1/2024. The circular can be accessed and

downloaded from the MQA portal (www.mqa.gov.my).

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