45 teens get to study in the US for free


Bon voyage: Malaysian youths under the KL-Yes programme with Kagan (centre, front) during a farewell lunch held for them at the residence of US Embassy cultural attach Frank Whitaker in Ampang.

KUALA LUMPUR: The dollar has strengthened greatly against the ringgit, but that will not be a problem for 45 Malaysian students headed to the United States.

The students, who will be in the US for six months, have been chosen for the Kennedy Lugar–Youth Exchange Study (KL–Yes) programme this year.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Education , US , US Embassy , student exchange

Next In Nation

Two who cheated air-crash death 48 years ago
Public reminded to prepare to face Northeast Monsoon
Anwar vows no protection for staff linked to corruption
Six men nabbed for suspected cargo, vehicle heists in Pahang
MCA Youth Run returns to KL for 70th anniversary, targets 2,000 participants
Sabah leaders hail Bung as vocal champion for the state
Anwar voices concern to PM Shehbaz over Pakistan-Afghanistan border situation
Eighteen Japanese, Chinese nationals charged with conspiring to commit online fraud
Zara Qairina inquest: School's teachers afraid to go out in public, court told
Pahang aims for RM1.2bil state revenue under 2026 budget

Others Also Read