High within Southeast Asia (UN HDI).
Rising regional education centre.
University Malaya and UTM in QS Top 250.
1 700 per month (2025) (Ministry of Human Resources).
RM 2 000–3 500 in urban areas.
Yes — Graduate Pass valid for 12 months.
Yes — long-term and investor residence schemes available.
Yes — dependents permitted to stay and study.
Naturalisation possible under statutory requirements; passport strong regionally.
