The currency exchange rate in these countries is the main concern for many prospective students. Not to mention the distance and the cost of living. No doubt, the United Kingdom is one of the best and most suitable country for Malaysians in all aspects, mainly due to the past colonial relationship. But the financial sacrifices would be astronomical. Realizing this, many universities in the United Kingdom have come up with the idea of fixing tuition fees in ringgit, rather than in British pound.
Selection becomes a problem for students.
Many people refer to the PSA Malaysia guideline to make their selections. However, of late, the PSA Malaysia guideline has been ignored. Furthermore, some great universities are not in the PSA Malaysia list for political reasons. After all, it is a certificate of learning they are after. The learning process is dependent upon individual ability, not so much upon the facilities of universities, the celebrity status of the universities, or the lecturers themselves.