EDU3093i

Teacher and Current Changes

TOPIC 1:
Teacher and Legislation

Prepared by:
Nurul Aqilah binti Mohd Azlan
Nurul Qaaisara binti Md. Nasir
Siti Nurul Asyhiqin binti
Jamaluddin
 SUBTOPIC

Regulations of the Public Officials

(Conduct and Discipline) 1993
(Amendment 2002)

Education Act 1996

Person with Disabilities Act 2008

Education Act (Special Education) 1997

REGULATIONS OF THE
PUBLIC OFFICIALS
(CONDUCT AND
DISCIPLINE) 1993
(AMENDMENT 2002)
 Terms
DISCIPLINE
system or rules of personal
behaviour of individuals, groups, etc

CONDUCT (Behaviour)
basic habit, act

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 Background
Came into force on 15.12.1993 ,
replacing the General Orders of the
Public Officers (Conduct and
Discipline) Regulations (Chap. 'D')
1980

Amended in 2002 (from June 2002)

Reference:
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Disciplinary action is the last steps

Tatakelakuan Pegawai
Awam
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 Background
As a control to create an effective
and reliable administration

Shaping the discipline to achieve

goals :
i . Competent, Accountable and
Responsible
ii . Public interest > Own interest
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Awam
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 punishing officer who
Rationale
committed the offence or violate
rule
public officer can perform their
task efficiently, trusted and
responsible
public officer will put the
public interest is more
important than their own
interests
maintain image of public
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 Conduct and Discipline
Rules
RULE 4 (1)

An officer shall at all times allegiance to the Yang di-Pertuan

Agong, country and the Government.

DONT:

i. Conspiring with enemies of the state

ii. Deteriorated / belittle the government's policy

iii. Violate laws or government regulations for the purpose of

opposing the government
Reference:
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Tatakelakuan Pegawai
Awam
Unit Tatatertib dan
 RULE 4 (2)

An officer is not allowed to:

prioritize personal interest to public duty
- Manage personal matters during office hours
- Taking side with relatives in considering the application
- Taking the opportunity to manage personal matters during an official
visit to the office
behave in such a manner that may cause personal interests conflicting with public
duties
- Not refrain from getting too close to them who clearly benefit from
knowing of his official duties
- Not refrain from accepting expensive gifts from any individual

Reference:
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Awam
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 behave in any manner that is likely to cause reasonable suspicion
- he has used his public position for his own benefit
behave in a way that can worsen / discredit the public service
- Convicted of criminal offenses
- Misbehaving in public like a drunk , rude , etc.
- Sexual harassment
be inefficient or having lack of effort

be dishonest

be irresponsible

take or attempt to take any form of outside influence or pressure

- Using external influences including dignitaries and politicians in
matters of placement , transfer and promotion
disobey or against the superiors

negligent in performing its duties

Reference:
(PPT)
Tatakelakuan Pegawai
Awam
Unit Tatatertib dan
Code of Conduct and discipline rules
Absolutely forbidden
RULE 4: Sexual harassment
RULE 7: Drug abuse, officer can be terminated for public interest
[Rule 49]
RULE 9 : Providing and receiving gifts
RULE 11 : Maintain living standards over emoluments / valid income
RULE 12 : Borrow money / guarantor to any person.
RULE 13: Serious financial indebtedness
RULE 16 : Do not involve in future market
RULE 17: Lucky draw and lottery
RULE 18 : Publishing books and paper
RULE 20 : Newspaper/magazine/journal editor
RULE 21: Political activity
- The top management, employee / Professional Management Group
RULE 24: Absent from duty without leave / permission / reasonable
cause
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 With Permission
RULE 5: Other jobs
RULE 6: Dress Code
RULE 8/9: Accept gifts / entertainment
RULE 10: Property Ownership
RULE 19: Public Statement
RULE 21: Political Activity
i ) Support group
ii ) Leave prior to retirement

RULE 22: Initiate legal proceedings and legal aid

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 RULE 6: Dress Code
PP Bills . 2/1985
"Attire Working And Current Attending
Official Ceremony for Public Officials".
SPP Bil . 1/2006
"Alternative Clothing For clothing While
Working And Attend Official Ceremonies".
SPP Bil . 1/2008
"Adoption of Dress Batik Malaysia By
Public Officers On Thursday".
Reference:
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Tatakelakuan Pegawai
Awam
Unit Tatatertib dan
 Rule 10: Property Ownership
An officer is required to report property
(declaration of assets ) to the Head of
Department .
All officers are required declare their
assets when:
i . Appointed to the public service ;
ii . Wanted by the government ;
iii. Get Additional property ; and
Reference:

iv. Dispose property (PPT)

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 Deferred
salary
forfeiture movemen
of t
emolumen Demotion
ts

Salary
Penalty reduction

Types of
Warning
Disciplin Dismissal
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Action

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Types of Disciplinary
Action
Punishment Not eligible for promotion
(months)
Warning 12
Penalty 18
Forfeiture of emoluments 24
Deferred salary movement 30
Salary reduction 36
Demotion 48
Dismissal -

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 Q&A Session
1. What is emolument?
2. Give 3 examples of code of conduct
rules with permission.
 Emolument
allsupportsin formmoneythat
hasto be paidtoa
officerincludingbasic salary,fixed
paymentand othermonthly
allowance
EDUCATION ACT 1996
 An extension and renewal of
the Education Act 1961.
Aims to strengthen the
national education system in
line with the needs and
aspirations of Malaysia that is
to become a centre of excellence
for high quality and world class
education.
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 This Act is anchored to the main
recommendations of the Razak
Report 1956, which became the
basis of national education
policy.
The new Act also still retain
many relevant provisions of the
Education Act 1961

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 PURPOSES
expanding the scope and introduce
legislation on education.
strengthening the national education
system for young generations in line
with the nations aspiration to make
Malaysia a center of educational
excellence of the highest quality.
outline the relevant legislation
related to education.
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 includes legislation in the pre-
school to tertiary level, including
the government and private
sectors.
strengthening the national
language as the main medium of
instruction.
coordination of all types of
school curriculum through the
national curriculum.
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 using a standard evaluation
and examination system.
Islamic Education is
extended to Muslim students.
expanding the jurisdiction
of the Minister of Education.

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 enhance technical
education.
strengthening teacher
training.
systematic private
education
strengthening the tribal
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 The content (Section)

16 17 18
Category of National National
school language curriculum

19 21
Public Establish
examination kindergarten

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 40
37 47 Special
education class

50 69
Islamic Approval for
education public
subject examination

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 Section 16
Category of school
- provide three categories of
schools in Malaysia; government,
private and government aided
schools. This clearly can
accommodate the needs of the Form
6, matriculation and so on

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 Section 17 (2)
provides national language as a
compulsory subject in all schools.

Section 18
provides that all schools should
follow the national curriculum except
it is specifically exempted.
 Section 19
provides that all schools prepare
students for public examination,
unless specifically exempted

Section 21
empowers the Minister to establish
and maintain kindergartens
 Section 37 & 38
allows the polytechnic to offer
courses of study or training
program at the certificate or
any level of qualification with
any university or other
educational institution.
 Section 47 (1)
allows teacher training
colleges to provide degree
courses, diploma or
certificate program in
collaboration with university
or other higher education
institution
 Section 40
allows the Minister to provide special
education classes in special schools or in
any primary or secondary school.

Section 50
provides that Islamic Education subject
is compulsory in all schools including
private schools when there are 5 or
more Muslim students.
 Section 69
provides that all of those conducting
the public examinations are required
to obtain approval from the Director
of Examinations in advance.

Section 69
clarifies that private educational
institution that run "twinning
program" and "linkage" must obtain
permission in writing from the
 Summary
Education Act is the foundation of the
National Education System which contains
all aspects associated with the national
education rooted with the national
philosophy. The understanding of the
teachers about the importance of this act
is very important when carrying out duties
as an educator so that they could be in
line with the vision and mission of the
ministry of education and government in
general.
 PERSON WITH
DISABILITIES ACT 2008
 1.3.1 Introduction
introduced based on the concept of
human right which means people with
difficulty to move (physical), see,
hear, speak (speech) and learn also
have rights in doing whatever is done
by a person without disabilities.
The Persons with Disabilities Act was
passed on 10th December 2007 in the
Malaysian Parliament.

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 1.3.2 Purpose
To protect the human rights of
persons with disabilities.
According to the law, persons with
disabilities will have same
opportunity as other people.
Provides good quality of life of
persons with disabilities by
facilitating easy access.
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 1.3.3 Easy Access Facilities
Places and services
right to access to and use of,
public facilities, services and provide
to the public on equal basis with
persons without disabilities
such public facilities, services and
buildings are of universal design to
facilitate their access and used by
persons with disabilities
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 Public transport
the right to access to public
transport easily.
Government has to ensure that
the design of public transport enable
everyone to use.

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 Education
Persons with disabilities shall not be
excluded from the general education
system on the basis of disabilities
children with disabilities shall not be
excluded from pre-school, primary,
secondary and higher education
including vocational training and
lifelong learning.
provide teaching materials and good
support such as sign Language and the
use of braille.
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 1.3.4 National Council of Persons
with Disabilities
Roles of The Councils:
Carry out plans with government,
organisations and companies
give suggestions and advice to
government to improve the support for
Persons with Disabilities
Improve the education system
Promote job opportunities and skills
training for Persons with Disabilities
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 EDUCATION ACT
(SPECIAL EDUCATION)
1997
 Education Regulations
(Special Edu-1997)
The introduction of Education
Regulations (Special Education) 1997
is one of the government efforts in
ensuring democratisation of
education and equality of access
to education are given to all citizen
regardless of their background,
socioeconomic status or disabilities
of individual.
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 Meaning
Student with special education
means:
- student with vision
disabilities,
- hearing disability
- learning disabilities
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 Special Education
Programme
a program which is held in a special school
for students with vision disabilities or
hearing disability
an integrated program which is held
in normal school for students with vision
disabilities, hearing disability or learning
disabilities
an inclusive education program where
students with special needs are present in
a class together with normal students.
 Requirement to attend special
education programme
For government and government aided
schools, students with special needs
who are eligible to be educated are
qualified to attend Special Education
Programme, except the following:
a) student with physical disability but
has the mental ability to learn as
normal student, and b) students with
variety of disabilities or severe
disabilities or mentally retarded.
 A student with special needs is an
individual who is eligible to be
educated and have the ability to
manage themselves without the
assistant of people and has been
certified by a panel which consists of
medical officer, officer of the Ministry
of Education and officer of Society
Welfare Department
 QUESTIONS!!!
1) When the KSSR was introduced?
2) KSSR is stand for
3) Give me four types of public
institutions for higher learning?
4) Education regulations for Special
Education-1977 is an governments
efforts in ensuring
5) State three categories of school in
Malaysia.
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