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SPECIAL FOCUS: TERTIARY EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA
22 Study at Some of the World’s Best Universities... Right Here in Malaysia!
A number of highly regarded universities offer full international branch
campuses in Malaysia
24 Student Life in Malaysia: Affordable and Enjoyable
Cash-strapped college students have a wide range of options – especially in
Kuala Lumpur – to make their time studying abroad fit into their budgets
26 Students Speak Out
We catch up with international students as they explain in their own words the
positive experience of living and studying in MalaysiaDESTINATION FOCUS: CITIES OF THE PENINSULA
34 Wanderlust in Historic George Town
Uncover the rich heritage of Penang’s multicultural capital city with a leisurely
stroll around the UNESCO-inscribed centre of George Town
38 Get Your Matcha Fix in Penang
Foods infused with this popular ground Japanese tea leaf powder have taken
over Penang – here are some of the best places to check out
40 Melaka’s Creole Culture and Cuisine
The distinctive culinary and cultural heritage of the Kristang people of Melaka
is sure to be something quite new for most visitors
42 Emergent Ipoh
Go beyond the famous white coffee and notable noodles of Ipoh to explore all
that this rising tourist destination has to offercontents
july / august / september 2019 volume 64
cover art: ba’kelanan traditions • courtesy of david bowden30
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