^{MOHD RADZLAN BIN JALALUDIN, Chief Executive Officer, Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)}


KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is pleased to announce that the new international student applications have now exceeded the target for 2022. 50,000 new international student applications to study in Malaysian public and private education institutions have been received as of December 2022. Among the top 10 country of origin for new applications received from international students, the countries with an increasing trend are China, Indonesia, Pakistan, Japan and Egypt.

EMGS Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Mohd Radzlan bin Jalaludin stated, “We are glad to see the increasing pattern of applications. This result shows Malaysia still hold dear by international students as they continue to show their interest to study in Malaysia”. He added, “This is a tremendous accomplishment and yet another milestone for EMGS and Malaysia as a whole.”

Local and international students and parents can easily access information about studying in Malaysia through EMGS initiative, the 'Discover Education Malaysia' portal, which is an official website with a credible source. The portal provides comprehensive information on Malaysian higher education institutions, including background, programmes, fee structure, and career paths, as well as student testimonials and informative articles. This portal also intends to bridge the gap between higher education institutions and potential local or international students and parents who are seeking information in studying in Malaysia, as well as promote Malaysia as a global education hub.

EMGS will continue to support the government's aspiration of attracting 250,000 international students by 2025, and promote Malaysia as an international education hub of choice.

EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES
21st DECEMBER 2022

About Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)

Established on 13 April 2012, Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is a Company Limited by Guarantee (“CLBG”) under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. EMGS is the wing responsible for promoting Malaysia as the international education hub of choice and to position Malaysia as the Top 10 education destination. It is also the principal body that manages the movement of international students in Malaysia, including facilitating visa processing.

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EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES

SOURCE: EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Nur Fadhilah Binti Mohammed Noor
Tel: 03-2180 0800 / 013-632 2780
Email: nurfadhilah@educationmalaysia.gov.my

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