Perak Ranked First Among M'sian States for English Proficiency, Selangor Places 6th

If you think the state or city with the highest English proficiency in Malaysia is Selangor or Kuala Lumpur, you’re in for a surprise—data reveals that Perak actually holds the top spot for English proficiency in the country.

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According to the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI) 2024, Perak ranked #1 among Malaysian states with a score of 585.

Meanwhile, Shah Alam ranked #1 among Malaysian cities for the highest English proficiency rate.

In case you're wondering, the EF EPI is a globally recognised index that evaluates the English skills of adults in over 100 countries. Here are other Malaysian states that made it into the list:

Perak – 585
Kedah – 583
Pulau Pinang – 583
Pahang – 580
Sarawak – 580
Selangor – 575
Negeri Sembilan – 570
Kelantan – 570
Terengganu – 562
Johor – 559
Sabah – 553
Melaka – 550

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If you think that’s impressive, wait until you hear this: the same data also shows that Malaysia ranks 3rd in Asia for English proficiency. Additionally, Malaysia placed 26th out of 116 countries worldwide, with an average score of 477.

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