Higher education minister Zambry Abd Kadir said about 170,000 international students from 180 countries are currently pursuing their studies in Malaysia. (Rawpixel pic)KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to attract about 250,000 international students by 2030, focusing on a diversity of source countries to strengthen its position as a preferred higher education destination.

Higher education minister Zambry Abdul Kadir said about 170,000 international students from 180 countries are currently pursuing their studies in Malaysia.

"When there are many students from various countries, Malaysia becomes a good destination for them to study," he told reporters after closing the 2026 International Young Future Leaders (iFUTURE) Summit at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here.