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Two Malaysian cadets accepted to reputed US service academies Dhesegaan Bala Krishnan KUALA LUMPUR: Two young Malaysian cadets have been accepted to two reputed service academies in the United States as part of their Class of 2025. Nicholas Ong Yong Xen will be heading to the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland while Mohamed Khairel Adha Mohd Khairee will attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both cadets are the first in their respective families to serve in the military. Ong, who hails from Puchong, Selangor, graduated as a Royal Military College (RMC) valedictorian and has received several accolades such as the college s Director of Studies Award , the Duke of Edinburgh s International Award and Gold award in English speech competition. ....
Telegram channel for the latest stories and updates. Two Malaysians have been accepted to continue their studies in two United States service academies this year. Of thousands of applicants received for the Service Academy Cadets programme annually, only 10% are selected due to the highly rigorous admission process. Nicholas Ong Yong Xen, of SMK Puchong Utama (1) before joining the Royal Military College (RMC) in 2019, has been appointed to the US Naval Academy (USNA) in Annapolis, Maryland. Ong will be studying cyber operations and is committed to becoming a navy officer with the Royal Malaysian Navy. Meanwhile, Mohamed Khairel Adha Mohd Khairee will attend the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Khairel attended SMK King Edward VII before joining the National Defense University (UPNM) for his foundation studies and will be studying Aeronautical Engineering at USAFA with hopes to become a Royal Malaysian Air Force’s fighter pilot upon completing his ....