Study visa valid for whole course

CYBERJAYA: Visas for foreign students wishing to study in Malaysia are now valid for the entire duration of their course, instead of needing to be renewed annually.

In announcing this move that came into effect on March 15, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said foreign students had to send their applications directly to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) via educationmalaysia.gov.my.

Under the new system, the iKad (student identification card) will also be valid for the full duration of a student’s course.

“However, students will have to apply for a new visa if they decide to change courses,” he said at a press conference after visiting the Education Malaysia Student Services Centre here on Wednesday evening.

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Source: The Star Online, 1 April 2016.