M’sian students rethink study plans in the US


PETALING JAYA: Malaysian students are reconsidering their plans to pursue higher education in the United States, following policy changes introduced by the Trump administration.

Their uncertainty came amid reports that US state secretary Marco Rubio has told US embassies to stop scheduling interviews for student visas as the country prepares to expand social media vetting of these applicants.

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