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NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE) and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya, hosted the Malaysia–Africa Higher Education Forum 2025 (MAHEF2025–Africa) on 24th November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. This forum marked the inaugural edition for the Africa region, representing a significant milestone in Malaysia's higher education engagement efforts. Moving forward, it was intended to be held once every two years, with each edition hosted on a rotational basis across different African countries to ensure broader regional participation, co-hosting opportunities, and stronger visibility throughout the continent. The event was attended by the Guest of Honour, the Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, whose presence coincided with his Africa engagement visit, reflecting Malaysia's strong commitment to South–South cooperation.
In conjunction with MAHEF2025–Africa, the Study in Malaysia Education Fair & Counsellor Workshop Kenya 2025 was also held, further strengthening Malaysia's outreach and engagement efforts in the region. Carrying the theme "Intensifying Internationalisation in the Context of the Global South Agenda," the Forum aimed to strengthen higher education cooperation, expand research collaboration, and advance talent mobility across Malaysia and participating African countries.
The Malaysian delegation was led by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Anesee bin Ibrahim, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, accompanied by senior officials including YBhg. Datuk Professor Dr. Azlinda Azman, Director-General of Higher Education, and Novie Tajuddin, Chief Executive Officer of EMGS.
The Forum gathered leading experts, policymakers, and higher education leaders from Malaysia and across Africa. Participants included parents, students, alumni, government officials, university representatives, and quality assurance bodies, collectively underscoring the strong and diverse interest in Malaysia-Africa education cooperation.
"Malaysia and Africa share a history of struggle against colonialism, a spirit of resilience, and a firm belief that education is a vehicle for achieving justice, human dignity, and national progress. Malaysia firmly pledges to strengthen skills and talent exchange, deepen university-to-university collaboration, and promote equitable access to education. Together with our partners in Kenya and across the African continent, we remain committed to advancing our shared aspirations in higher education," said YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
"This forum reflects our collective ambition to strengthen South–South cooperation in education and research, leveraging the comparative strengths of our nations to address shared challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and youth employability," said Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Kenya.
"It is our hope that Malaysia and Africa will continue to strengthen this partnership through deeper institutional linkages, expanded scholarship opportunities, co-developed programmes, and collaborative research that addresses regional and global challenges," said Datuk Dr. Anesee bin Ibrahim, Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) Malaysia. Novie Tajuddin, the Chief Executive Officer of EMGS, also add that "MAHEF2025-Africa is a starting platform to reach out to our seven participating African countries, not only through our physical presence here, but also digitally".
MAHEF2025–Africa served as a strategic platform for bilateral and multilateral collaboration. The Forum facilitated:
- Strengthening Government-to-Government (G2G) and Government-to-Institution linkages
- Enhancing University-to-University (U2U) partnerships
- Advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) cooperation
- Expanding Transnational Education (TNE) initiatives
- Supporting academic exchanges, joint research, and postgraduate collaboration
- Promoting student and talent mobility across both regions
A key highlight of the event was the signing and exchange of Malaysia–Africa Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), which reinforced joint aspirations to deepen collaboration in higher education, research, and capacity building.
These engagements supported Shift 7: Global Prominence under the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education), reaffirming Malaysia's position as a vibrant education hub in the Global South.
In conjunction with MAHEF2025, EMGS also hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair, held on 23–24 November 2025, attracted almost 500 attendees over two days. The Fair featured 12 Malaysian universities and resulted in the issuance of more than 150 Conditional Offer Letters (COLs) on the spot, reflecting strong demand from Kenyan and African students for Malaysian education pathways.
The growing interest in Transnational Education (TNE) from African learners was clearly evident, with Malaysia well-positioned to meet this demand through its established network of foreign branch campuses and internationally recognised academic programmes.
Overall, MAHEF2025–Africa welcomed more than 400 visitors and participants, making it one of Malaysia's most significant higher education outreach initiatives in Africa. The Forum reinforced Malaysia's national goal of welcoming 250,000 international students by 2030. Malaysia hosted more than 150,000 international students from over 180 countries, contributing an estimated RM16 billion annually to the national economy through tuition fees, living expenditure, and long-term talent development.
EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)
28TH NOVEMBER 2025
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About Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is a Company Limited by Guarantee ("CLBG") under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. EMGS is the wing responsible for promoting Malaysia as the talent and knowledge hub and the preferred education destination among international students around the world. It is also the principal body that manages the movement of international students in Malaysia, including facilitating visa processing.
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Prepared by: EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MoHE) and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Kenya, hosted the Malaysia–Africa Higher Education Forum 2025 (MAHEF2025–Africa) on 24th November 2025 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill, Nairobi. This forum marked the inaugural edition for the Africa region, representing a significant milestone in Malaysia's higher education engagement efforts. Moving forward, it was intended to be held once every two years, with each edition hosted on a rotational basis across different African countries to ensure broader regional participation, co-hosting opportunities, and stronger visibility throughout the continent. The event was attended by the Guest of Honour, the Honourable Dato' Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, whose presence coincided with his Africa engagement visit, reflecting Malaysia's strong commitment to South–South cooperation.
In conjunction with MAHEF2025–Africa, the Study in Malaysia Education Fair & Counsellor Workshop Kenya 2025 was also held, further strengthening Malaysia's outreach and engagement efforts in the region. Carrying the theme "Intensifying Internationalisation in the Context of the Global South Agenda," the Forum aimed to strengthen higher education cooperation, expand research collaboration, and advance talent mobility across Malaysia and participating African countries.
The Malaysian delegation was led by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Anesee bin Ibrahim, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, accompanied by senior officials including YBhg. Datuk Professor Dr. Azlinda Azman, Director-General of Higher Education, and Novie Tajuddin, Chief Executive Officer of EMGS.
The Forum gathered leading experts, policymakers, and higher education leaders from Malaysia and across Africa. Participants included parents, students, alumni, government officials, university representatives, and quality assurance bodies, collectively underscoring the strong and diverse interest in Malaysia-Africa education cooperation.
"Malaysia and Africa share a history of struggle against colonialism, a spirit of resilience, and a firm belief that education is a vehicle for achieving justice, human dignity, and national progress. Malaysia firmly pledges to strengthen skills and talent exchange, deepen university-to-university collaboration, and promote equitable access to education. Together with our partners in Kenya and across the African continent, we remain committed to advancing our shared aspirations in higher education," said YAB Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
"This forum reflects our collective ambition to strengthen South–South cooperation in education and research, leveraging the comparative strengths of our nations to address shared challenges such as climate change, digital transformation, and youth employability," said Julius Migos Ogamba, Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Education, Kenya.
"It is our hope that Malaysia and Africa will continue to strengthen this partnership through deeper institutional linkages, expanded scholarship opportunities, co-developed programmes, and collaborative research that addresses regional and global challenges," said Datuk Dr. Anesee bin Ibrahim, Secretary-General, Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) Malaysia. Novie Tajuddin, the Chief Executive Officer of EMGS, also add that "MAHEF2025-Africa is a starting platform to reach out to our seven participating African countries, not only through our physical presence here, but also digitally".
MAHEF2025–Africa served as a strategic platform for bilateral and multilateral collaboration. The Forum facilitated:
- Strengthening Government-to-Government (G2G) and Government-to-Institution linkages
- Enhancing University-to-University (U2U) partnerships
- Advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) cooperation
- Expanding Transnational Education (TNE) initiatives
- Supporting academic exchanges, joint research, and postgraduate collaboration
- Promoting student and talent mobility across both regions
A key highlight of the event was the signing and exchange of Malaysia–Africa Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), which reinforced joint aspirations to deepen collaboration in higher education, research, and capacity building.
These engagements supported Shift 7: Global Prominence under the Malaysia Education Blueprint (Higher Education), reaffirming Malaysia's position as a vibrant education hub in the Global South.
In conjunction with MAHEF2025, EMGS also hosted the Study in Malaysia Education Fair, held on 23–24 November 2025, attracted almost 500 attendees over two days. The Fair featured 12 Malaysian universities and resulted in the issuance of more than 150 Conditional Offer Letters (COLs) on the spot, reflecting strong demand from Kenyan and African students for Malaysian education pathways.
The growing interest in Transnational Education (TNE) from African learners was clearly evident, with Malaysia well-positioned to meet this demand through its established network of foreign branch campuses and internationally recognised academic programmes.
Overall, MAHEF2025–Africa welcomed more than 400 visitors and participants, making it one of Malaysia's most significant higher education outreach initiatives in Africa. The Forum reinforced Malaysia's national goal of welcoming 250,000 international students by 2030. Malaysia hosted more than 150,000 international students from over 180 countries, contributing an estimated RM16 billion annually to the national economy through tuition fees, living expenditure, and long-term talent development.
EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)
28TH NOVEMBER 2025
For pictures, you may visit this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Z9gScjdWgKmHWOWDHg0lNz-x_lDNT00M?usp=sharing
About Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS)
Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) is a Company Limited by Guarantee ("CLBG") under the purview of the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. EMGS is the wing responsible for promoting Malaysia as the talent and knowledge hub and the preferred education destination among international students around the world. It is also the principal body that manages the movement of international students in Malaysia, including facilitating visa processing.
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Prepared by: EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)
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THE MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND EMGS STRENGTHENED GLOBAL SOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION COOPERATION AND ADVANCED MALAYSIA'S GLOBAL EDUCATION HUB ASPIRATIONS
PUNE, India, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EKA Mobility, a leading electric vehicles and technology company, today announced a strong 5X year-on-year volume growth in FY 2025–26, with 1,143 units sold and 1,344 electric commercial vehicles produced. This milestone comes on the back of the company's comprehensive electric vehicle portfolio across segments. During the year, EKA entered the M&HCV truck segment, in addition to its existing bus and SCV portfolio. The company is a Champion OEM under the Auto PLI Scheme and has achieved certification across multiple platforms.
"FY 2025–26 is a defining year for EKA Mobility. We are not only scaling volumes but also expanding our manufacturing footprint by adding a new plant recently and increasing our planned annual capacity to 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs. With the widest range of fully homologated, born-electric platforms from last-mile to long-haul, we are uniquely positioned as a full-stack EV company. Our growth across electric buses, small commercial vehicles, and now trucks validates both market demand and our execution capability.
India's transition to clean commercial mobility is accelerating, and EKA is at the forefront driving this shift at scale, with technology, innovation, and global ambition."
— Dr. Sudhir Mehta, Founder & Chairman, EKA Mobility
Strong Business Momentum Across Segments
- Electric Bus Leadership:
Secured wins under PM e-Bus Sewa and PM E-DRIVE; deployed vehicles across 15+ states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Delhi - SCV Breakout Year:
Strong uptake of 3S & 6S passenger vehicles and 3W cargo platforms, accelerating last-mile mobility adoption - Electric Trucks:
New Growth Engine: Entry into heavy-duty trucks contributing to growth and expanding presence in logistics electrification - Hydrogen Fuel Cell:
Deployed a 9-metre hydrogen fuel cell bus at Cochin International Airport with KPIT Technologies and BPCL; plans to deploy 15 more buses
Key Highlights:
Global Expansion:
- Commenced electric bus deployments in Africa
- Partnership with Kerchanshe Group for CKD assembly and distribution
- Agreement with NBFI Capital for manufacturing in Australia
Manufacturing Scale-Up:
- Two Pune facilities operational; Pithampur plant to be operational shortly
- Planned annual capacity: 10,000 buses, 6,000 trucks and 24,000 SCVs
Retail Network:
- Expanded dealership network; plans to add 120 dealerships in FY27
Order Book Visibility:
- 6,000+ confirmed e-buses to be delivered over the next two years
About EKA Mobility
EKA Mobility is a Pune-based electric vehicle and technology company focused on transforming India's commercial mobility landscape. With a portfolio spanning electric buses, electric trucks, and small commercial vehicles, EKA combines electric vehicle manufacturing with proprietary AI-powered fleet technology to deliver end-to-end mobility solutions.
EKA Mobility is backed by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (Japan), VDL Groep (Netherlands), Pinnacle Industries Limited, Enam Holdings and the NIIF India-Japan Fund as equity and strategic partners and has expanded its footprint to markets in East Africa, South Africa, and Australia.
To know more about the company, kindly visit: https://ekamobility.com
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EKA Mobility Achieves 5x Volume Growth
