US Bars Harvard From Enrolling International Students & 4 Top Stories You Shouldn't Miss
Here are today's top five stories you need to know.
By Adrian Lai — 23 May 2025, 10:06 AM
1. Trump Bars Harvard From Taking International Students, Malaysians May Be Affected
The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification to enrol international students. Malaysians with offers or currently enrolled now find themselves in limbo and may be forced to transfer to other schools.
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2. Immigration DG: RM89 Million A Year Spent On Meals For Detained Undocumented Migrants
Immigration Department director-general Datuk Zakaria Shaaban says the government spends RM89 million annually to feed over 16,000 undocumented migrants in detention. The figure excludes additional costs like utilities and healthcare.
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3. Woman Posts Photo of S'porean Man, Tags Him As Ex-DBS CEO Despite Being Told Otherwise
A woman posted a photo of Kumar H Subramaniam on LinkedIn and claimed he was former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta, even after being told otherwise. The incident has drawn widespread ridicule and raised questions about online accountability.
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4. Malaysian Graduates Stuck in 'Gaji Cukup Makan' Economy, Report Warns
A new report by Future Studies Berhad reveals that over 70% of Malaysian graduates are in semi- or low-skilled jobs, with more than 65% earning below RM3,000 a month. The findings challenge the belief that tertiary education guarantees a meaningful wage or upward mobility.
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A 22-year-old social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly sending lewd messages to a 14-year-old girl. According to Harian Metro, the suspect surrendered himself to the Gombak district police headquarters yesterday, 22 May.
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