Malaysia is recognised as one of the most developed countries in Southeast Asia
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The country is separated into two regions: Peninsular Malaysia which lies on the Malay Peninsula and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

To the south of the peninsula is Singapore while to its north is Thailand. Peninsular Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea.

Malaysia is a democracy with a prime minister at the helm. Kuala Lumpur, situated towards the west coast of the peninsular, is the capital city

With a population of about 26 million, Malaysia is a multicultural country. You will find Malays, Chinese, Indians and other indigenous groups living in harmony, making it a melting pot of many colourful cultures.

While Malay is the national language, English is widely spoken. Mandarin and a variety of Chinese dialects are also commonly spoken as are a host of other ethnic as well as indigenous languages and dialects.

Freedom of religion is practiced. Malaysians embrace Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and other religions, while the official religion is Islam.

Situated near the equator, the country enjoys a sunny tropical climate where it is summer all year round. It is normally wet from November to February and hot and humid the rest of the year. 

Malaysia is rapidly gaining a reputation as a centre of educational excellence in the Asia-Pacific region. The establishment of local and foreign institutions of higher learning in the country is testimony that it is the preferred education hub in the region.

The affordable tuition fees and cost of living combined with the high quality of education provided by the institutions of higher learning and political stability make Malaysia an ideal destination for tertiary studies.

All private institutions of higher learning are registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, and these institutions are guided by laws on their establishment, management as well as operations.

Currently, more than 50,000 students from 150 countries are pursuing tertiary education in Malaysia.

The presence of the large number of international students reflects the confidence and acceptance of Malaysia as a destination for higher learning in the region.