How to make friends in Kuala Lumpur?

I'm 29 year-old Syrian and a university graduate. I worked in many places and recently I've decided to study another degree in Film making in Malaysia. I like the city but the thing is I'm feeling quite bored and lonely since all my colleagues are 7-10 years younger than me and there aren't many cultural events to attend, plus the Malay and Chinese social life is quite limited. Is there a way to know people from other countries so I can make friends and stop the Facebook addiction? Thanks :)