Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia

In the realm of global education, Malaysia stands out as a beacon of excellence, offering a plethora of diverse and flexible academic opportunities. It proudly ranks as the 11th preferred educational destination worldwide, with Indonesia emerging as a pivotal contributor to its international student...

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Main Authors: Zakaria, Muhamad Khairul, Saputra, Rocky Harisman, Embong, Abdul Mutalib, Khadim, Kais Amir, Ab Wahab, Noor Azida, Hailan, Salamun, Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi, Munawarah, Junaidah, Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin, Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis, Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah
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Language:English
Published: International Information and Engineering Technology Association 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119309/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119309/1/119309.pdf
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author Zakaria, Muhamad Khairul
Saputra, Rocky Harisman
Embong, Abdul Mutalib
Khadim, Kais Amir
Ab Wahab, Noor Azida
Hailan, Salamun
Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi
Munawarah, Junaidah
Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin
Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis
Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah
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Saputra, Rocky Harisman
Embong, Abdul Mutalib
Khadim, Kais Amir
Ab Wahab, Noor Azida
Hailan, Salamun
Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi
Munawarah, Junaidah
Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin
Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis
Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah
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description In the realm of global education, Malaysia stands out as a beacon of excellence, offering a plethora of diverse and flexible academic opportunities. It proudly ranks as the 11th preferred educational destination worldwide, with Indonesia emerging as a pivotal contributor to its international student demography. The annual surge in Indonesian student enrolment in Malaysian universities highlights a trend fueled by the allure of competitive tuition fees, geographical closeness, and shared cultural legacies. However, this growing educational exchange is not without its challenges. Indonesian students in Malaysia navigate a complex linguistic landscape, marked by the country's rich tapestry of languages reflective of its pluralistic society. This research meticulously examines the multifaceted linguistic barriers Indonesian students encounter, both within the academic sphere and in their social interactions. Through an extensive electronic survey, this study delves into the intricacies of academic language comprehension, active participation in academic and extracurricular activities, and the broader spectrum of interpersonal communication, peer acceptance, and adaptation to an English-medium educational setting.
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spelling upm-1193092025-08-14T01:04:15Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119309/ Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia Zakaria, Muhamad Khairul Saputra, Rocky Harisman Embong, Abdul Mutalib Khadim, Kais Amir Ab Wahab, Noor Azida Hailan, Salamun Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi Munawarah, Junaidah Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah In the realm of global education, Malaysia stands out as a beacon of excellence, offering a plethora of diverse and flexible academic opportunities. It proudly ranks as the 11th preferred educational destination worldwide, with Indonesia emerging as a pivotal contributor to its international student demography. The annual surge in Indonesian student enrolment in Malaysian universities highlights a trend fueled by the allure of competitive tuition fees, geographical closeness, and shared cultural legacies. However, this growing educational exchange is not without its challenges. Indonesian students in Malaysia navigate a complex linguistic landscape, marked by the country's rich tapestry of languages reflective of its pluralistic society. This research meticulously examines the multifaceted linguistic barriers Indonesian students encounter, both within the academic sphere and in their social interactions. Through an extensive electronic survey, this study delves into the intricacies of academic language comprehension, active participation in academic and extracurricular activities, and the broader spectrum of interpersonal communication, peer acceptance, and adaptation to an English-medium educational setting. International Information and Engineering Technology Association 2024 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119309/1/119309.pdf Zakaria, Muhamad Khairul and Saputra, Rocky Harisman and Embong, Abdul Mutalib and Khadim, Kais Amir and Ab Wahab, Noor Azida and Hailan, Salamun and Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi and Munawarah, Junaidah and Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin and Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis and Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah (2024) Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 19 (4). pp. 1347-1359. ISSN 1743-7601; eISSN: 1743-761X https://iieta.org/journals/ijsdp/paper/10.18280/ijsdp.190412 10.18280/ijsdp.190412
spellingShingle Zakaria, Muhamad Khairul
Saputra, Rocky Harisman
Embong, Abdul Mutalib
Khadim, Kais Amir
Ab Wahab, Noor Azida
Hailan, Salamun
Abdul Kadir, Firdaus Khairi
Munawarah, Junaidah
Abdul-Kadir, Nurul Ashikin
Mohd Nasir, Nur Yuhanis
Abd Kadir, Kasyfullah
Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title_full Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title_fullStr Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title_short Similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the Indonesians as international students in Malaysia
title_sort similar but not same: language barriers and the facet of life faced by the indonesians as international students in malaysia
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