Technical and Vocational Education & Training (TVET) institutions towards statutory body: case study of Malaysian Polytechnic

The objective of this study is to extent of the impact of the statutory body of Malaysian Polytechnic on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions. The process of empowering Polytechnics as the statutory body to be implemented through governance system that emphasizes the decline of power, greater autonomy in giving direction and clear accountability. It is necessary planning to ensure the acceptance of all parties and stakeholders in line with the Malaysian Education Development Plan (Higher Education). This study was done in order to understand the implementation of Malaysian Polytechnic in becoming a statutory body. The samples response to the interview question and gave their opinion and perception regarding the implementation of statutory body in polytechnic education. The result of this study states that Malaysian Polytechnic will be improved with its implementation as a statutory body. Therefore, this study is needed to provide an understanding of the implementation of Polytechnic institutions as the statutory body