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International students contribute $5B annually as Malaysia climbs global education rankings

The presence of around 167,000 international students currently contributes approximately 20 billion MYR (US$5 billion) annually to Malaysia's economy through tuition fees, living expenses and other related spending.

International students contribute $5B annually as Malaysia climbs global education rankings

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The presence of around 167,000 international students currently contributes approximately 20 billion MYR (US$5 billion) annually to Malaysia's economy through tuition fees, living expenses and other related spending.

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