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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
UK expands opportunities for Malaysian students as US tightens visa rules
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Kingdom is actively expanding educational opportunities for Malaysian students, offering an alternative as the United States tightens its visa policies. British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma confirmed the UK's commitment to strengthening academic ties and increasing student intake. Sharma highlighted the UK's readiness to accommodate more Malaysian students, particularly those reconsidering the US due to recent policy shifts. 'We want to have more Malaysian students in the UK. We want to make sure that the educational links get stronger and stronger, but most importantly, that they respond to the needs of people here,' he said during an interview on Bernama TV's *The Diplomatic Dispatch*. Data from the UK Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) shows 12,760 Malaysian students enrolled in UK institutions for the 2023/24 academic year, placing Malaysia among the top non-EU student sources. Sharma noted ongoing discussions with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) to enhance collaboration and ease access for Malaysian students. MARA has temporarily halted US placements for sponsored students this year following stricter US visa rules. Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed alternative options in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, and local institutions to mitigate disruptions.
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
UK Opens Doors to More Malaysian Students Amid US Policy Shift
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The United Kingdom (UK) is widening its doors to Malaysian students by expanding its university footprint and tailoring academic opportunities to meet their evolving needs. British High Commissioner to Malaysia Ajay Sharma said the UK is ready to welcome more Malaysian students amid shifting global study trends, as the United States (US) tightens its visa policies. bootstrap slideshow 'We want to have more Malaysian students in the UK. We want to have more UK universities here in Malaysia. 'We want to make sure that the educational links get stronger and stronger, but most importantly, that they respond to the needs of people here,' he told Bernama after appearing on Bernama TV's programme The Diplomatic Dispatch here on Thursday. Sharma said that the UK, known for its academic excellence and globally recognised qualifications, remains an attractive destination for higher education and is ready to accommodate students who may be reconsidering the US or other countries due to recent developments. 'We're very happy to welcome more Malaysian students if they choose to come because of what's happening in the US or elsewhere in the world,' he said. According to data from the UK Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) for the 2023/24 academic year, a total of 12,760 Malaysian students were enrolled in UK higher education institutions, placing Malaysia among the top ten non-EU source countries. Recalling his recent discussion with Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Sharma disclosed that they were exploring deeper collaboration and facilitating greater access for Malaysian students to UK institutions.
