{
  "id": 16755396,
  "title": "China still tops list of international students in Malaysia, but other markets are growing, says EMGS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/china-still-tops-list-of-international-students-in-malaysia-but-other-16755396",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-27T13:12:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/27/china-still-tops-list-of-international-students-in-malaysia-but-other-markets-are-growing-says-emgs/240837"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's top destination for international students remains China, yet other regions are experiencing growth, according to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). In 2023, China accounted for about 41 percent of applications, but this share has fallen as Malaysia attracts students from more countries. By 2025, China's share decreased to under 37 percent, with the first four months of 2026 showing a 27 percent share. Growth in applications from South and Central Asia, South-east Asia, Africa, and the Middle East and North Africa has also increased. Over the past decade, EMGS has received applications from 189 countries, making Malaysia the 14th global international education destination. However, Malaysia must strengthen existing connections, develop opportunities in underrepresented markets, and ensure international students have reasons to recommend the country after graduation. EMGS conducts marketing activities across seven regions, with recent efforts in Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kenya, Türkiye, and Central Asia. Strengthening relationships with ASEAN countries and developing opportunities in emerging markets will help broaden Malaysia's international student community. Moreover, student mobility programmes are strengthening Malaysia's ties with Europe, as seen in the 13.5 percent rise in mobility students from France between 2025 and 2026. Malaysia's international education presence is also expanding through local universities operating overseas, such as UCSI University’s campus in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This reflects the growing international recognition of Malaysia's higher education sector, as evidenced by Universiti Malaya's ranking 56th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — While China remains Malaysia’s largest source of international students, the Educatio...",
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}