Three Malaysian students have earned appointments to continue their studies at three prestigious US military academies.

US ambassador to Malaysia Kamala Shirin Lakhdhir congratulated the three students at an event held at her official residence in Kuala Lumpur today.

Muhammad Aniq Hilman Haslimi, has been chosen to represent Malaysia to attend the US Naval Academy, in Maryland; Grace Sian Ern Hui will attend the US Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, Colorado; and Mateshan Varma Subramaniam will attend the US Military Academy, in West Point, New York.