We are pleased to announce that The Asahi Shimbun Digital featured our Malaysia University Campus Tour, organized by our center, highlighting the growing popularity of Malaysia as a study abroad destination.

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Article URL:
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASTBQ365LTBQUHBI01RM.html

Article Title:
Malaysia Emerges as a High-Value Study Abroad Destination as Students Turn Away from the West Amid a Weak Yen

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The article reports that, due to the depreciation of the Japanese yen and the tightening of student visa requirements under the Trump administration, Malaysia is attracting increased attention as a new and practical option for overseas higher education.

According to the latest survey by Japan’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Malaysia ranks fifth among overseas study destinations for students after high school, surpassing both the United Kingdom and Canada. Interest in Malaysia as a realistic study abroad option is growing rapidly among high school students and their parents.

The article also features photographs from our on-site university campus tour, which welcomed 70 students and parents from across Japan. The following comments from participants were included:

“The opportunity to study in English alongside students from many different countries is very appealing.”
(Participant from Tottori Prefecture)

“Malaysia has emerged as a strong option for overseas study.”
(Head of Career Guidance, Meikei Gakuen, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture)

We will continue our efforts to provide more students and families with opportunities to explore studying in Malaysia as a viable and attractive choice.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who supports the Malaysia Study Abroad Support Center.
We hope you will continue to follow our various initiatives and activities.

Publication Details

Media Outlet: The Asahi Shimbun (Digital Edition)
Publication Date: October 25, 2025
Article URL:
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASTBQ365LTBQUHBI01RM.html