Malaysians eye China to pursue higher studies

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Malaysian student Lim Jia Le has been studying at Tsinghua University for five years. Reflecting on her choice to study in China after high school, the 23-year-old said it was the best decision she made.

"Among the countries I received offers from, I chose China mainly because Tsinghua University ranks high internationally for majors in life sciences and chemical engineering, which are my fields of interest," Lim said.

Lim said that students from her high school had been opting for China for their higher education since 2016. "They would come back home to Malaysia and share their experiences in China. I felt that China could offer more opportunities for future development, more recreational activities and a safer social environment. These factors helped me make up my mind," she said.