Malaysia Hosts Largest Ever Higher Education Fair In Indonesia
JAKARTA, July 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is holding the largest-ever higher education fair in Indonesia, aiming to attract more Indonesian students and boost regional academic cooperation under its 2025 ASEAN Chairmanship.
The Mega Ayo Kuliah di Malaysia 2025 fair organised by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is taking place in Central Jakarta from July 12 to 13 and in Bekasi, West Java on July 15.
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The fair features 21 Malaysian universities and showcases the country's close geographical proximity, affordable tuition fees, and globally recognised institutions.
The fair is expected to attract some 2,000 visitors. Prospective students have the opportunity to get advice and conditional offer letters.
Established in 2012, EMGS operates under Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry to promote the country as a global education hub.
A total of seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed between Malaysian and Indonesian universities, including Universiti Utara Malaysia with Universitas Airlangga, Asia e University with Universitas Hasanuddin, and Lincoln University College with Universitas Borneo Lestari.
'Malaysia continues to strengthen regional academic mobility through initiatives such as the Graduate Pass, which offers a one-year post-study visa for graduates from 32 countries, including Indonesia,' said Higher Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Anesee Ibrahim at the fair.
He also highlighted the ASEAN Global Exchange Mobility and Scholarship (ASEAN GEMS) platform, which connects students with over 300 scholarship providers across ASEAN, offering total commitments of more than RM19 million.
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