The Malaysian government has announced an entry-ban on citizens of countries recording more than 150,000 cases of Covid-19 from entering Malaysia effective September 7.

According to a list issued by the Immigration Department on its official Facebook account, the countries include the United States, Brazil, India, Russia, Peru, Colombia, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Chile. Also on the list are Iran, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, France, Turkey, Italy, Germany, Iraq, Philippines and Indonesia.

Comment by International Education Services:

This news is worth noting for UK TNE providers in Malaysia who may now face more difficulty in recruiting international students from the countries listed above.

UK institutions will also not be able to conduct any international travel to Malaysia for the foreseeable future, meaning that recruitment activity will need to be conducted virtually. 

For further information on how the British Council can support your virtual student recruitment strategy in Malaysia, please contact: pooifun.cheong@britishcouncil.org.my 

For further information on how the British Council can provide your institution with a permanent on the ground presence in Malaysia to support your long term strategy, please click here.