Hari Malaysia: why study in Malaysia?

In mid-September, Malaysia will host annual celebrations on the occasion of Malaysia Day, one of the most beloved holidays of local residents and foreigners. This is truly a national and vibrant event that unites all residents of the state!

How is Malaysia Day or Hari Malaysia going? What else awaits a foreign student in this country? Find out from our article ...

What is Malaysia Day?

September 16, 1963 is the most important date in the history of Malaysia, forever changing its course. On this day, through the unification of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak and Singapore, the Malaysian Federation was founded. And from that day, the development of Malaysia began as one of the Asian economic, cultural and academic centers.

Today, Malaysia Day is a public holiday and is celebrated annually on a grand scale throughout the country. Students on this day also relax and rush to various entertainment events.

The largest festivities are held in Kuala Lumpur, here in the city center a parade and a solemn procession are held, in which anyone can take part. In the capital and other cities of Malaysia on this day, colorful cultural and music festivals are held, as well as food festivals where you can try the best dishes of local cuisine!

What else awaits you in Malaysia?

Events and Holidays

Malaysia is a multicultural and multinational country, so there are many public holidays and memorable dates. Moreover, in different states, the same events are remembered and celebrated in different ways. For example, bright celebrations of the Chinese New Year on February 8 are held throughout the country, but the New Year on the night of December 31 to January 1 is celebrated in only a few regions.

In addition to the Day of Malaysia and the New Year, Malaysia’s Independence Day, Diwali (the festival of lights), Easter, Christmas, May 1, Badda’s Birthday, Muslim New Year, the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday and many others are widely celebrated in the country. Even from this short list you can understand how interesting and multifaceted Malaysia is, how many cultures and customs you can get to know here!

Excellent education

In addition to unique impressions, Malaysia offers foreign students the most important thing - quality and affordable education in English.

For example, the private International University and Colleges of INTI provides education for students from 30 countries and offers them training in unique dual programs developed in collaboration with leading universities in Europe and America. Here, just 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur, you can get an international level education based on an innovative approach and effective practical exercises.

Twining and transfer programs are also actively offered at Sunway College. At this educational institution, you can take various preparation courses for university studies, including A-level and Foundation, receive a professional accounting education or an MBA degree. In addition, the huge academic complex Sunway will give you all the opportunities for sports and active student life.

Amazing travel

The unique location of Malaysia in the very center of Southeast Asia allows students of local universities to perfectly diversify their student lives with exciting trips.

Start with a trip to Malaysia itself, where you can visit the Niah National Park, in the jungle of which ancient tribes once lived, popular among tourists with Batu caves, the large Hindu temple of Sri Mahamariamman, Menara TV tower, colorful Kuala Lumpur bird park and many other attractions.

Even the most economical student can travel from Malaysia to neighboring Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam. Despite the territorial neighborhood, all these countries are unique in their own way and differ from each other, each of them has something to see. And also, low-cost flights to Australia and New Zealand regularly fly from Malaysia. Just imagine how many interesting places you can see in just a few years of study in Malaysia!