Malaysia was
formed in 1963 through a federation of the former British colonies of
Malaya and Singapore, including the East Malaysian states of Sabah and
Sarawak on the northern coast of Borneo. But Malaya became independent
in 1957 and Singapore's separated in 1965.
Fast Facts
Official
Name- Malaysia
Capital
- Kuala
Lumpur
Currency
- Ringgit
($1=3.80)
Religion
- Islam
(official), Hinduism, Buddhism
Literacy
- 83%
Languages
- Malay
(official), English, Chinese, Tamil
Major
Cities - Ipoh,
Johor Baharu, Melaka, Petaling Jaya
Climate
- Hot
and humid
Why Study In
Malaysia
Malaysia is
able to offer students a high quality of life academically,
socially, ethnically, and culturally, making their stay worth
their time, money and effort. In the last two decades, Malaysia
has emerged as a new powerhouse in international trade, as well
as taken great measures in the bridging of international
relations through international students, who currently make up
to a population of over 36,000 from 150 countries. Malaysia is
rapidly gaining a reputation as a center of educational
excellence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Academically,
it is able to provide a world-Class Private Education and
Qualification Assured by the National Quality Body,
highly-affordable fee structures with low living costs, an
extensive array of study programmes, and knowledge and skills
needed to meet demands of the global market.
Foreign
universities from countries such as United Kingdom, Australia,
United States, and Canada operate and set up their branch
campuses in Malaysia, enabling students to acquire identical
university qualifications at a lower education cost. This means
that a student can pursue an identical degree from many
world-renowned institutes at almost 1/4th the cost!
