President Obama's 2012 State of the Union Address
President Obama presents his annual address to the nation.
50 ETAs Called on Malaysian Prime Minister
On January 19, 50 Fulbright English Teaching Assistants (ETAs) accompanied by Ambassador Paul W. Jones called on Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at his office in Putrajaya.
Gala Event for YES students and 50 ETAs
Ambassador Paul Jones hosted a high tea for 40 very excited Malaysian high school students who will be participating in the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program sponsored by the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Celebrating 50 years of Friendship: A Radio Interview
U.S. Ambassador Paul W. Jones and former Peace Corps volunteer John Stupka had a lively time talking about the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps in Malaysia, on the Evening Edition program of BFM 89.9 radio.
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Study Lends New Urgency to Warnings About Heart Attack Risks
Much as they may want to, middle-aged adults should not ignore risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs).
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Obama Announces Security Strategy for Global Supply Chains
President Obama has asked the departments of State and Homeland Security to develop a plan to safeguard the international trade and...
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Bernanke: U.S. Economy Expanding Despite Global Slowdown
The U.S. economy is continuing to expand moderately despite some slowing in global growth.
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A U.S. Economy “Built to Last” Must be Fair, Obama Says
President Obama, in his 2012 State of the Union address, outlined his vision for America’s future.
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Chinese Daily Hosts Ambassador Jones’ Visit in a Festive Fashion
With the Chinese New Year celebrations a few days away, Ambassador Jones and the press team from the U.S. Embassy was greeted in festive fashion when paying a visit to the Chinese-language business daily Nanyang Siang Pau at their headquarters in Petaling Jaya, on Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
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U.S. Government Librarian Myra Brown Shares Current Trends in American Libraries
On January 10, Myra Michele Brown, U.S. Department of State’s Regional Information Resource Officer (RIRO), otherwise known as a library consultant, presented a seminar on “Current Trends in Libraries and Highlights from the ALA Annual Conference 2010” to a group of Malaysian librarians representing the government, universities and public libraries.
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EducationUSA Provides Information on Study in the U.S.A. to 500 Students at STAR Fair
More than 500 students, parents, teachers and counselors visited the EducationUSA booth where Advisers Doreen John and Barbara Nichols provided information packets and answered many questions with Consular Officers Neil Phillips and Darren Wang from the U.S. Embassy on the process of applying for study in the U.S., scholarship opportunities, and the student visa process.
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Lincoln Corner Harnesses Young Energy for the Environment with iPad and Fashion Show
What do heels clicking coolly to catwalk music, Al Gore speaking on an iPad, and a Dr. Seuss shadow puppet show have in common? They are each an integral part of EcoFest!, a program at Lincoln Corner KL that explores new, interactive ways of raising awareness about the environment.
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U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur Seminar on “Study in the USA & Applying for a Visa”
On December 17, U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur hosted a seminar for high school students and parents on “Study in the USA & Applying for a Visa” at Inti International College, Subang Jaya, Selangor Malaysia. View the recording here! »
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EducationUSA and U.S. Embassy Promote Study in the U.S.A. in Ipoh
On December 15, at an Education Fair in Ipoh, Perak, Embassy Consular Officer Darren Wang joined EducationUSA Coordinator Doreen John in engaging about 100 students and their parents in discussion about the many programs available to help Malaysian students with their applications.
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Political Counselor Briefs ASEAN Diplomats on U.S.-East Asia Relations
On December 14, Counselor for Political Affairs Jeffrey Rathke spoke on the topic “Into the Pacific Century: Renewed U.S. Engagement with Asia” to 20 mid-level diplomats from Malaysia and East Asian countries at the Institute of Diplomacy and Foreign Relations (IDFR), Kuala Lumpur.
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Green Card Scam
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E-Journal: See you in the U.S.A.
Every year tens of millions of people visit the United States. They come to study, or for business, or for fun. But the best reason of all is to meet Americans.
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