KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 -- The Harvard Club of Malaysia (HCM) has come out strongly in support of Harvard University following a controversial move by the Trump administration to bar the institution from enrolling international students.

In a statement issued today, the Malaysian alumni group expressed "full support" for Harvard's position and reaffirmed its dedication to the university's founding principles.

"We at the Harvard Club of Malaysia fully support our alma mater's stand and affirm our commitment to openness, inquiry, and service - principles that not only define Harvard, but also our enduring role in society," the club said.

The club added that it remained confident in Harvard's values-driven approach amid what it described as ...