Reform Policy on Internationalization of Higher Education in Malaysia: -- Analysis based on Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025 (Higher Education)

Ziting Suo

doi:10.54097/jeer.v5i1.11942

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Ziting Suo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/jeer.v5i1.11942

Keywords:

Malaysia, Internationalization of Higher Education, Education Policy

Abstract

Malaysia is committed to building a united, multiracial, and modern nation, and its education reform is closely related to national development. In January 2015, the Ministry of Education released the " Blueprint for Higher Education Development in Malaysia (2015-2025)" aimed at promoting English language education. The development of the internationalization of higher education in Malaysia is led by policy, and through the development of a strong education policy that Enhances the operability of education policies to provide safeguards for the internationalization of Malaysian higher education. To understand the background, content, and stages of the internationalization policy of Malaysian higher education, and to analyze the motivation of the internationalization policy of Malaysian higher education.

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