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Where does Malaysia feature internationally?

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Malaysia holds several notable positions in global rankings across different sectors:

  • World Competitiveness Ranking: Malaysia is ranked 34th globally in 2024, dropping seven places from the previous year.

  • Asia-Pacific Competitiveness: Malaysia is 10th in the Asia-Pacific region, falling from 6th place in 2023.

  • ASEAN Competitiveness: Malaysia is 4th in ASEAN, behind Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia.

  • Tax Policy: Ranked Top 10 globally for efficient and transparent tax implementation.

  • Employment Performance: Malaysia is 18th globally, improving by three places from 2023.

  • Tourism Revenue: Malaysia jumped from 63rd to 40th in global tourism revenue rankings.

  • Digital Transformation: Malaysia ranks 48th, showing room for improvement in embracing technology.

  • Broadband Subscribers: Ranked 54th, indicating gaps in connectivity.

  • Female Workforce Participation: Malaysia is 57th, highlighting the need for gender inclusivity.

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More of this at this link: https://www.mpc.gov.my/malaysia-competitiveness 

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University Rankings

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  • QS World University Rankings 2025: Universiti Malaya (UM) is ranked #60, making it the highest-ranked Malaysian university.

  • Times Higher Education (THE) Rankings: Universiti Teknologi Petronas is ranked 201–250, followed by University of Malaya at 251–300.

  • Graduate Employability: Sunway University has been ranked Malaysia’s No.1 in graduate employability for four consecutive years.

  • Employers' Choice Universities: Universiti Malaya (UM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) are among the top choices for employers.

 

Schooling & Education Performance

  • Literacy Rate: Malaysia maintains a high literacy rate, exceeding 95%.

  • STEM Education: The government has been actively promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) subjects to enhance innovation.

  • International Schools: Malaysia has a growing number of international schools, attracting students from across the region.

  • Higher Education Accessibility: The country offers affordable tuition fees compared to Western nations, making it a preferred destination for international students.

 

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