Hungary offers 40 study awards yearly
Published on: Saturday, December 02, 2017
Kota Kinabalu: The Government of Hungary is offering 40 scholarships for Malaysians every year to study at its tertiary educational institutions, in a country proud to be known as a European Centre of Innovation, with a population of just 10 million people.This was disclosed by the Ambassador of Hungary to Malaysia, Attila Kali, at a familiarisation meeting, Thursday, with leaders of Sabah United Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Wisma Pendidikan led by SUCCC Deputy President Datuk Ling Tiong Chai. Accompanying Attila on his Sabah visit was Deputy Head of Mission, Dr Titanilla Toth. Hungary's most famous product invented and widely played in Malaysia since 1976 is the Rubik's Cube.
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"Think Hungary, More Than Expected" is the attractive tagline tugging at the heartstrings of Malaysian scholars as the Hungarian Government re-established its presence since 2015.The Embassy of Hungary in Kuala Lumpur was closed in 2009 and reopened in 2015 to facilitate trade and investments between Malaysia and Hungary."We intend to establish business and educational relationship with all states outside of Kuala Lumpur and are happy to be here in Sabah where Hungarian films are screened at the on-going European Film Festival," Attila said."We look forward to establish a consulate here, if needed," he said, as he seeks trade and investment ties with Sabah, which he admires as one of the best examples of harmonious living among many ethnic and religious groups.
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According to the envoy, medical training in Hungary is world class.He gave a video presentation pen-drive and information booklets to SUCCC, which show that a quarter of medical students at Hungarian universities come from abroad and many Hungarian specialists teach and practise internationally.
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The Medical School of the University of Debrecen was the first campus medical school in Central Europe. The school now has 22 departments of basic sciences and 25 clinical departments specialising in various fields, and boasts many world-class achievements. Accredited by many international medical associations, the language of education at the school is Hungarian and English, thus, not surprising that the number of international students is increasing every year.Visitors can be assured that a good standard of English is spoken at all private clinics all over Hungary. With the lowest MRSA rates in Europe, Hungary is an excellent choice for healthcare holiday. Overseas travellers can save up to 70 per cent on similar healthcare treatments at home, especially dentistry and surgery.Home to 1.8 million people, Budapest is the buzzing capital city of Hungary. Also known as the "City of Spas", "Queen of the Danube", "Paris of the East", it is one of the most exciting cities in the world, according to a video presentation by the envoy."Budapest is exceptional for being a capital rich in thermal springs and aquifers, providing eight therapeutic spas with thermal waters that have proven health benefits. These thermal springs have been popular for a very long time."Spa culture really flourished under Turkish Islamic occupation during the 16th and 17th centuries, bathing being an important part of social and religious life."Did you know that Europe's largest natural warm-water lake is in Hungary? Taking a dip in the water of Hévíz Lake is enough to emerge refreshed, feeling like a new person. The same water ripples in the pools of the hotels by the lake, all of which offer a range of massages and medical treatments. Sárvár, also renowned for its medicinal water, is just a stone's throw away from Hévíz," as the presentation went on to show.The presentation showed Hungarian history is a thousand years old, with eight World Heritage Sites, where the number of Nobel-prize winners per capita is the highest. Attila said investors in Hungary find its skilled and educated workers work the longest hours and pay is not as high as in Western Europe, with a low unemployment rate. He called on businessmen to take advantage of Hungary located at Europe crossroads from East to West, North to South for their European market penetration and manufacturing base.He said the Hungarian Salami sold in supermarkets here are actually from Australia or Singapore. Although Hungarian cuisine is usually known for goulash and heavy use of the spice paprika, there are plenty of high quality meats, freshwater fish, fresh produce and excellent wines to be had in the country. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express’s Telegram channel.
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