Effective 01/01/2014, foreigners holding Visit Pass (Social) who wish to study in Malaysia cannot convert their pass to a Student Pass to remain in Malaysia. Following this the Journey Performed Visa will no longer be issued.
Foreign students must remain in their country of origin during the processing of their Student Pass application. For nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia, they must apply for the Visa with Reference when they have got the approval of their Student's Pass.