Latecomer Xiamen U a big draw

Impressive: An artist’s impression of the 60ha Xiamen University campus in Sepang.

With support from public and private sectors as well as the Malaysian Chinese community, the first Chinese university overseas campus approved by China’s government looks set to hit the heights.

XIAMEN University (XMU) Malaysia may be a Johnny-come-lately in the local tertiary education scene but it should thrive due to unwavering support from governments and the corporate sector, as well as the local Chinese community.