Foreign students with passport problems can contact me directly, says Kamalanathan


Jovial conversation: Kamalanathan (centre) and The Star group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai (fourth from left) talking to student Tan Shao Wen (fifth from left) on his study plans at the 26th Star Education Fair at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

KUALA LUMPUR: Foreign students who are “stuck” in the country because their passports are being held for the processing of student visas can directly appeal for help from Deputy Education Minister P. Kamalanathan.

A high number of foreign students have sought help from The Star to highlight their plight after waiting for months for their visas.

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