US visa issue: M'sian Harvard students can continue studies for now
Malaysian students attending Harvard University can continue their studies without worrying about their visa status for now, the Higher Education Ministry said.
This follows the latest development on the visa issue, with a US federal court judge ruling to grant a temporary restraining order after an application was filed by Harvard, providing relief to over 6,800 international students there.
The ministry said...
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