The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), in collaboration with Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), organised the Meet and Greet with International Students in Malaysia 2025 (MAGNET’25). This is a yearly event by the Ministry of Higher Education to gather International Students and institutions, aimed to be one of the largest international student gatherings ever held in Malaysia.
This year, the event took place at Dataran Pahlawan, Melaka, and welcomed over 1,000 international students from higher education institutions across the country, participating and putting their efforts together in activities to enrich their Study in Malaysia experience.
It aimed to celebrate Malaysia’s multicultural diversity and foster meaningful connections among the international student community. The event also featured the launch of the Malaysia Edutourism Gateway (MEG) portal, which was graced by YB Dato’ Seri Diraja Dr. Zambry Abd Kadir, Minister of Higher Education Malaysia.
MAGNET’25 will showcase a variety of engaging programmes, including a Heritage Trail, more than 20 country concept booths by participating universities, cultural performances, and interactive activities that highlight Malaysia’s vibrant culture and inclusive environment. Visitors also had fun experiences such as the Malaysia Edutourism booth, Batik canting and the Study in Malaysia Student Ambassador interview sessions.
Through initiatives such as MAGNET’25, Malaysia continues to strengthen its position as a global education hub, in line with its aspiration to become the preferred education destination among international students around the world.