ACCESS to globally recognised degrees at lower costs is a major draw for international students to Malaysia, say stakeholders. In 2024, about 40% of international students came from China, with numbers rising over 30% annually over the past five years to 65,000. Keeping growth momentumvalue-driven global education strategies must be in place if Malaysia hopes to realise the 8.5% international student growth projection by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Attracting international students is not about short-term numbers, but also about building a globally competitive institution anchored in the region. Monash University Malaysia president and pro-vice-chancellor Emerita Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba KamarulzamanInternational students create a dynamic and globally relevant learning environment.

Source: The Star January 18, 2026 02:07 UTC