By Rafiq Vayani
ISLAMABAD: Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) successfully hosted a networking reception in Islamabad, graciously hosted by His Excellency Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Pakistan, reaffirming strong educational cooperation between Malaysia and Pakistan.
Addressing the gathering, High Commissioner Dato’ Mohammad Azhar Mazlan highlighted the deep-rooted and brotherly relationship between Malaysia and Pakistan, built on shared cultural, religious, and people-to-people ties. He emphasized that Malaysia remains a preferred study destination for Pakistani students due to its high-quality education system, internationally recognized universities, and affordable tuition fees. He noted that a growing number of Pakistani students are currently enrolled in leading Malaysian public and private universities, contributing positively to academic and cultural exchanges.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Moeen Ahmed, Regional Head – South Asia, Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), welcomed participants from Pakistan’s education sector. He highlighted Malaysia’s strong academic standards, industry-focused programs, and student-friendly environment. He encouraged Pakistani students to explore the diverse study opportunities available at Malaysian universities, which offer globally competitive education and career pathways.
The event served as an important platform for dialogue, collaboration, and networking between Malaysian higher education institutions and Pakistan’s education stakeholders. Representatives from several leading Malaysian universities participated, including the University of Malaya, Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), UCSI University, and the University of Cyberjaya (UOC).
The reception reaffirmed EMGS’s commitment to strengthening Malaysia–Pakistan educational cooperation and promoting Malaysia as a leading global education destination for Pakistani students.
