MALAYSIA PROMOTES TERTIARY EDUCATION IN NAMIBIA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian High Commission in Namibia, in collaboration with Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (LUCT), co-hosted the 2025 Malaysian Education Fair in Windhoek on Tuesday, promoting Malaysia’s tertiary education and strengthening educational ties with Namibia.

The education fair, held at the Malaysian Chancery in Windhoek, drew more than 200 Namibian students and guests to explore Malaysia’s globally recognised higher education opportunities.

Chargé d’Affaires of Malaysia to Namibia, Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, said the collaboration with LUCT is a testament to the Malaysian Government’s continued support for its universities in expanding their horizons and attracting more international students to study in Malaysia.

“This initiative not only promotes study opportunities in Malaysia, but also supports LUCT’s operations in Namibia.

“Over the past 35 years, LUCT has extended its impact across Asia, Europe and Africa, including through its most recent campus in Namibia, which opened in July 2021,” he said in his opening remarks.

LUCT, founded by the late Tan Sri Lim Kok Wing in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, in 1991, places a special emphasis on creativity and innovation. 

Mohamad Rameez said the event demonstrated strong collaboration between the government and private institutions in enhancing educational cooperation between Malaysia and Namibia.

He also shared that Malaysia currently hosts 20 public universities, 54 private universities, 39 private university colleges, 10 foreign university branch campuses, 331 private colleges, 36 polytechnics, and 105 community colleges — all contributing to a robust and accessible higher education landscape.

Mohamad Rameez noted that Malaysian universities are categorised into research-based, TVET-based, focused, and Islamic institutions. These include Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

He also highlighted private and international options, such as Monash University Malaysia, the University of Nottingham Malaysia, and Curtin University Malaysia.

“Malaysia is currently ranked the 10th most peaceful country in the world, making it an ideal study destination for international students.

“LUCT, through its Global Classroom initiative, also offers students the opportunity to study for a semester or two at its Malaysian campus,” he added.

Meanwhile, LUCT Namibia Director, Josiah Mwashita, expressed his gratitude to the Malaysian High Commission for its support in fostering strong public-private education partnerships.

Guests toured educational booths and exhibitions showcasing LUCT’s academic offerings in both Namibia and Malaysia, followed by a cultural experience featuring Malaysian cuisine, including Lamb Rendang, Chicken Curry, and Suji Halwa.

— BERNAMA