The MOHE is headed by the Minister of Higher Education, a post held by
Noraini Ahmad (
UMNO). She is assisted by Deputy Minister
Mansor Othman. The following departments and agencies are under the purview of the MOHE: ===
Department of Higher Education=== Also known by its
Malay acronym,
JPT (for
Jabatan Pendidikan Tinggi), the department was headed by a Director General, Datin Paduka Ir. Dr. Siti Hamisah Binti Tapsir. This department was responsible for the management of both public and private institutes of higher learning and also
Malaysian Student Department around the world.
Department of Polytechnic Education Also known by its Malay acronym,
JPP (for
Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik), the department was headed by a Director General, YBhg. Datuk Hj Mohlis Bin Jaafar. This department was responsible for the management of polytechnics.
Department of Community Colleges Also known by its Malay abbreviation,
JPKK (for
Jabatan Pengajian Kolej Komuniti), the department was headed by a Director General, Asc. Prof. Kamarudin Kasim. This department was responsible for the management of community colleges.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency The Malaysian Qualifications Agency or
MQA is a statutory body in Malaysia set up to accredit academic programs provided by educational institutions providing post secondary or higher education and facilitate the recognition and articulation of qualifications.
Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Better known as
PTPTN (), this agency provides education loans as a form of financial assistance to students with financial needs to aid them in pursuing a higher education. PTPTN also manages a students savings scheme for higher education purposes.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Foundation The foundation () is named after the first
Prime Minister of Malaysia and founder of the foundation,
Tunku Abdul Rahman. It provides
scholarships for students to pursue a higher education. Students who are awarded the scholarships are known as Tunku Scholars.
Yayasan Sukarelawan Siswa/ Student Volunteers Foundation The foundation ( (YSS) / Student Volunteers Foundation) was launched in 2012 as wholly owned entity of the
Ministry of Education (MoE). Holding the vision to develop Malaysia as students' volunteer hub and produce global student volunteer icons, YSS is determined to carry out its mission to encourage, educate and guide the students of higher learning institutions to promote world peace and inculcate the spirit of camaraderie through community engagement within and outside the country. ==Public universities==