Study visa valid for whole course

Passes for papers: Idris (second from right) handing over an iKad and passport to Kazakh student Adilya Botabayeva during his visit to an EMGS Centre in Cyberjaya. Looking on is EMGS CEO Mohd Yazid Abd Hamid (right).

CYBERJAYA: Visas for foreign students wishing to study in Malaysia are now valid for the entire duration of their course, instead of needing to be renewed annually.

In announcing this move that came into effect on March 15, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said foreign students had to send their applications directly to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) via educationmalaysia.gov.my.