Kuala Lumpur, Oct. 16 -- Malaysia aims to attract around 250,000 international students by 2030, and diversify their countries of origin to strengthen its position as a preferred destination for higher education. Around 170,000 international students from 180 countries are currently studying in Malaysia, Minister of Higher Education Zambry Abd Kadir told the media after the closing ceremony of the International Young Future Leaders Summit 2026 (iFuture 2026). Their presence enhances Malaysia's appeal as an ideal place to study, he added. According to the minister, international students are estimated to contribute at least 16 billion RM (3.92 billion USD) annually to Malaysia's economy. He noted that this estimate does not include positive ...