China still tops list of international students in Malaysia, but other markets are growing, says EMGS

EMGS chairman Datuk Ahmad Shalimin Ahmad Shaffie said China accounted for approximately 41 per cent of applications in 2023, but the proportion has since declined as Malaysia attracts students from more markets.

“By 2025, East Asia as a whole, including China, accounted for less than 37 per cent. In the first four months of 2026, China’s share stood at approximately 27 per cent.

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