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RECEPTION BOOKLET

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First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on beingmatched with AIESEC in Universiti UtaraMalaysia!!! We welcome you with open arms andlooking forward to learn from you and help youlearn more about yourself!!

The purpose of this booklet is to help youpreparing yourself to come to our beautiful country,but the information provided might be less thanenough. So we recommend that you can read asmuch as possible about Malaysia throughguidebooks, websites, or information from theguidebooks, websites, or information from theembassy. If you need any extra information, pleasedo not hesitate to contact us.

Every culture on earth differ in a way that wemight never imagine, PREPARE yourself well forthe challenges ahead. Universiti Utara Malaysia is avery unique place that full of challenges andopportunities. Open up your mind for anypossibilities that you might encounter during youramazing internship experience!! We hope that youwill enjoy your whole duration of staying here!!

Best of luck in your preparation, we arelooking forward in working with you with yousoon!!!

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UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIAUNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIAUNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIAUNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

UUM is one of the many local government funded universities in

Malaysia. It was formally incorporated on 16th February 1984,

with the unique mission to provide academic excellence in the

areas of business management education, IT and quality

management. Faced with this challenging task, the University has,

since its inception, ensured that its academic niche areas are

focused on such disciplines as management, accountancy,focused on such disciplines as management, accountancy,

economics, information technology, entrepreneurial

development, tourism management, banking and finance, social

development, human resources development and international

affairs management

UUM is located in the northern state of Kedah. Being of the

oldest states in Malaysia, Kedah is steep in history and culture,

plus is a treasure trove of amazing places. Unlike major cities like

Kuala Lumpur and Penang, Kedah feels serene and peaceful. It

is also the epicentre of Malay culture in Western Malaysia.

Our CountryOur CountryOur CountryOur Country

The Federation of Malaysia comprisesThe Federation of Malaysia comprisesThe Federation of Malaysia comprisesThe Federation of Malaysia comprises

Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah

and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

JalurJalurJalurJalur GemilangGemilangGemilangGemilang

Malaysia in a Malaysia in a Malaysia in a Malaysia in a

MinuteMinuteMinuteMinute

Our FlagOur FlagOur FlagOur Flag

Our Coat of ArmsOur Coat of ArmsOur Coat of ArmsOur Coat of Arms

Our NationalOur NationalOur NationalOur National Anthem Anthem Anthem Anthem NegaraNegaraNegaraNegaraKuKuKuKu

CapitalCapitalCapitalCapital Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala LumpurKuala Lumpur

PopulationPopulationPopulationPopulation 28,310,00028,310,00028,310,00028,310,000 (estimated)(estimated)(estimated)(estimated)

DensityDensityDensityDensity 85.8/km285.8/km285.8/km285.8/km2

PeoplePeoplePeoplePeople 54545454% Malays, 25% Chinese, 7.5% Indians, % Malays, 25% Chinese, 7.5% Indians, % Malays, 25% Chinese, 7.5% Indians, % Malays, 25% Chinese, 7.5% Indians,

13.5% others. 13.5% others. 13.5% others. 13.5% others.

AreaAreaAreaArea 329,845329,845329,845329,845 km2 (0.3% water)km2 (0.3% water)km2 (0.3% water)km2 (0.3% water)

LanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage MalayMalayMalayMalay (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, LanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage MalayMalayMalayMalay (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil, (official), English, Mandarin, Tamil,

etc.etc.etc.etc.

ReligionReligionReligionReligion Islam (official), Buddhism,Islam (official), Buddhism,Islam (official), Buddhism,Islam (official), Buddhism, Christianity, Christianity, Christianity, Christianity,

Hinduism, etc. Hinduism, etc. Hinduism, etc. Hinduism, etc.

CurrencyCurrencyCurrencyCurrency MalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysia Ringgit (MYR) Ringgit (MYR) Ringgit (MYR) Ringgit (MYR) 3.4375 MYR = 1 USD ( as of 23 December 09)3.4375 MYR = 1 USD ( as of 23 December 09)3.4375 MYR = 1 USD ( as of 23 December 09)3.4375 MYR = 1 USD ( as of 23 December 09)

TimeTimeTimeTime ZoneZoneZoneZone +8+8+8+8 GMTGMTGMTGMT

CallingCallingCallingCalling Code Code Code Code +60+60+60+60

DrivesDrivesDrivesDrives onononon TheTheTheThe LEFTLEFTLEFTLEFT

ClimateClimateClimateClimate Tropical climate with warm weather all Tropical climate with warm weather all Tropical climate with warm weather all Tropical climate with warm weather all

year round. Temperatures in the lowlands year round. Temperatures in the lowlands year round. Temperatures in the lowlands year round. Temperatures in the lowlands

range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

The highlands are cooler, where The highlands are cooler, where The highlands are cooler, where The highlands are cooler, where

temperatures range between 15temperatures range between 15temperatures range between 15temperatures range between 15°°°°C (59C (59C (59C (59°°°°F) to F) to F) to F) to

25252525°°°°C (77C (77C (77C (77°°°°F). Annual rainfall varies fromF). Annual rainfall varies fromF). Annual rainfall varies fromF). Annual rainfall varies from

2,000mm to 2,500mm.2,000mm to 2,500mm.2,000mm to 2,500mm.2,000mm to 2,500mm.

Electricity Electricity Electricity Electricity Voltage is 220 Voltage is 220 Voltage is 220 Voltage is 220 ----240 volts AC at 50 cycles 240 volts AC at 50 cycles 240 volts AC at 50 cycles 240 volts AC at 50 cycles

per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3----pin square plugs pin square plugs pin square plugs pin square plugs per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3per second. Standard 3----pin square plugs pin square plugs pin square plugs pin square plugs

and sockets.and sockets.and sockets.and sockets.

DressDressDressDress CodeCodeCodeCode As MalaysiaAs MalaysiaAs MalaysiaAs Malaysia is typically hot, lightweight is typically hot, lightweight is typically hot, lightweight is typically hot, lightweight

clothing is most suitable. Tclothing is most suitable. Tclothing is most suitable. Tclothing is most suitable. T----shirts and shirts and shirts and shirts and

shorts are acceptable in most part. Do note shorts are acceptable in most part. Do note shorts are acceptable in most part. Do note shorts are acceptable in most part. Do note

that NO SHORTS, SINGLET, AND that NO SHORTS, SINGLET, AND that NO SHORTS, SINGLET, AND that NO SHORTS, SINGLET, AND

REVEALING CLOTHING IS REVEALING CLOTHING IS REVEALING CLOTHING IS REVEALING CLOTHING IS

ALLOWED in certain places, like schools, ALLOWED in certain places, like schools, ALLOWED in certain places, like schools, ALLOWED in certain places, like schools,

religious places, offices, etc. INCLUDING religious places, offices, etc. INCLUDING religious places, offices, etc. INCLUDING religious places, offices, etc. INCLUDING

UNIVERSITY UTARA MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY UTARA MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY UTARA MALAYSIA UNIVERSITY UTARA MALAYSIA

COMPOUND!!!! COMPOUND!!!! COMPOUND!!!! COMPOUND!!!!

Malaysia MapMalaysia MapMalaysia MapMalaysia Map

Malaysian CultureMalaysian CultureMalaysian CultureMalaysian CultureCultures have been meeting and mixing in Malaysia since thevery beginning of its history. More than fifteen hundredyears ago a Malay kingdom in Bujang Valley welcomedtraders from China and India. With the arrival of gold andsilks, Buddhism and Hinduism also came to Malaysia. Athousand years later, Arab traders arrived in Malacca andbrought with them the principles and practices of Islam. Bythe time the Portuguese arrived in Malaysia, the empire thatthey encountered was more cosmopolitan than their own.

Malaysia's cultural mosaic is marked by many differentcultures, but several in particular have had especially lastinginfluence on the country. Chief among these is the ancientMalay culture, and the cultures of Malaysia's two mostprominent trading partners throughout history--the Chinese,and the Indians. These three groups are joined by a dizzyingarray of indigenous tribes, many of which live in the forestsand coastal areas of Borneo. Although each of these cultureshas vigorously maintained its traditions and communitystructures, they have also blended together to createcontemporary Malaysia's uniquely diverse heritage

Malaysian FoodMalaysian FoodMalaysian FoodMalaysian FoodMalaysian Food is not one particular distinction of food buta culinary diversity originating from it's multi-ethnicpopulation of Malay, Indian, Eurasian, Chinese, Nyonya andthe Indigenous peoples of Borneo. A brief look into thepast and how this multi-ethnic country came to be, isessential in order to comprehend how such a cosmic array offood, has now come to be known all over the worldas 'Malaysian Food'.

The staple food in Malaysia is rice as in countries in theregion. Besides, noodles are also popular. Both are the mainsource of carbohydrate in the country.

Most of the foreigners that come to Malaysia will facedifficulties in adapting to Malaysian food if they are not usedto spicy food, and yes, MALAYSIAN FOOD IS SPICY!!(non-spicy are also available but most food are spicy, so beprepared).

Malay LanguageMalay LanguageMalay LanguageMalay LanguageEnglishEnglishEnglishEnglish Malay Language (Malay Language (Malay Language (Malay Language (BahasaBahasaBahasaBahasa Malaysia)Malaysia)Malaysia)Malaysia)

Yes Ya

No. Tidak/ Bukan

Thank You. Terima kasih

You are welcome Sama-sama

Hello? Helo/ Apa khabar?

I am fine! Khabar baik

How much is it? Berapa harganya?

Good morning Selamat pagi

Good afternoon/ evening Selamat petang

Good night Selamat malam

Good bye Selamat tinggal

Sorry Minta maaf

Help! Tolong!

Malaysian TransportMalaysian TransportMalaysian TransportMalaysian TransportBuses

-Most popular

-Most economic

-1st choice Taxi

-2nd choice

- not cheap

- Need to negotiate

with driver for price with driver for price

before boarding

Train

-Not popular

-Good for sight

seeing

-Cheap

Air Transport

-Good for long distance travelling

- Becoming more popular with

budget airlines

-Two main airlines, AirAsia and MAS

(Malaysian Airline System)

How to get to UUMHow to get to UUMHow to get to UUMHow to get to UUMYour most probable entry into Malaysia would be via flight. There are two major airports in the country in the KL vicinity. Which is

i) Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)ii) Air Asia Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)

For development internship for the project CUTE and SCB HIV/AIDS, you would need to take a connecting flight to ALOR SETAR AIRPORT. There are daily flight connecting KLIAand LCCT with Alor Setar Airport. For more information, please log on to AirAsia and MAS website.

AirAsia - http://www.airasia.com.my/MAS - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/home.aspx

After you reach Alor Setar Airport, AIESEC UUM members will be there to meet you.

If you have any other travelling plans to come to UUM, please inform your TN manager or ICX member of AIESEC UUM before hand to avoid any issues that might happen.

Thank You for your cooperation.

ExpenditureExpenditureExpenditureExpenditure AmountAmountAmountAmount

Food RM 20 perday X 30 days = RM 600

Basic Transportation RM 100

Accommodation RM 0 (accommodation provided)

Misc RM 200

CostCostCostCost

TotalTotalTotalTotal RM 900RM 900RM 900RM 900

-This is an estimated living cost per month for you in Malaysia.

- Please do prepare more for the 1st month as you might need to spend more

- This estimation does not include travelling cost, please do bring more so that you can

visit the amazing places in Malaysia

- All the above estimation is in MYR. 3.4375 MYR = 1 USD ( as of 23 December 09)

Visa PreparationVisa PreparationVisa PreparationVisa Preparation

All matter pertaining to your visa preparations will be communicated directly

between yourself and you TN manager. For all interns in Malaysia, working

under Development Internships, your visa which is applied for is called a

Tourism Pass. For EPs from certain countries, you can enter Malaysia for up to

3 months without a visa. Please check if you need a visa at the Malaysian

Foreign Affairs website at http://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=53.

If you need a visa to come to Malaysia, you might need to provide us with some

documents for visa processing. If such cases happen, further explanation will be

provided by the TN manager.

Your Role as a Trainee Your Role as a Trainee Your Role as a Trainee Your Role as a Trainee - Facilitate cultural exchange and discuss your problems with AIESEC members- Complete the task given to you with positive attitude and with the best of your abilities- Complete expectation setting with us so we can both ensure we can meet each other’s expectation- Fill in the internship reports/exchange measurement survey in MyAIESEC.net and give us feedback- Communicate with us if you have any issues, concerns, expectation or problems. Many things might be obvious to you but it might be not obvious for us, so we need Many things might be obvious to you but it might be not obvious for us, so we need you to tell us so we can help you.- Obey all the rules/ laws set by the authorities whether you are in Universiti Utara Malaysia compound or when you are travelling to other places. AIESEC is not responsible if you are caught/ fined by the authorities- Participate in AIESEC UUM activities if possible, this is where you get to interact with members and other interns in the LC and other interesting people. We are sure you don’t want to miss it.

General ExpectationGeneral ExpectationGeneral ExpectationGeneral Expectation- There are no 1st class accommodation, and you have to share room and toilets with other

interns and UUM students.

- Although Malaysia is a food paradise, the food here might be very different from what you are

used to, e.g. the food is very spicy, so be prepared.

- Strictly NO SMOKING AND ALCOHOL allowed.

-As an ambassador to your country, you might want to show a good example and keep your

country’s reputation intact.

- As UUM is in KEDAH, the main rice producer of Malaysia, bugs will appear in UUM during the

paddy harvest season.paddy harvest season.

-In Universiti Utara Malaysia, holidays are on Fridays and Saturdays instead of the usual

Saturdays and Sundays. However, your holiday will be based on the project timeline.

- Please ensure the cleanliness of the place you stay and ensure all facilities that are provided

by AIESEC and the authorities are always in good condition.

- You have to wear decent closing: - formal wear during office hours; and no short pants,

sleeveless and dress above knee are allowed, even after office hours.

- There will be no intimate touching between females and males, especially in public.

General ExpectationGeneral ExpectationGeneral ExpectationGeneral Expectation- You are required to walk a lot to the working place or meeting place.

- You are expected to be able to work independently with little or no help

- You are expected to equip yourself with sufficient AIESEC knowledge and other relevant

knowledge before you come to Malaysia

-You will sometimes be very free when there are no activity going on but will be very busy at

some other time

- You might need to meet the authority of the university if necessary, please keep in mind

that you are representing AIESEC and your own country.

-You are expected to inform someone when you want to go travelling or to leave the group, -You are expected to inform someone when you want to go travelling or to leave the group,

NEVER GO MISSING WITHOUT NOTICE

- You will ONLY receive your certificate from AIESEC in UUM.

Things To BringThings To BringThings To BringThings To Bring

- Your passport- VISA and documents needed to extent your VISA- Personal Medication- Sufficient Cash or ATM card- Formal Clothing (at least 3 pairs)- Laptop (recommended, internet access will be provided)- Single bed sheet/ bed cover and pillow case- Single bed sheet/ bed cover and pillow case- Any other relevant things that you can think of- Some stuff from your country for us to share with, such as country presentation , traditional clothes videos, etc…

Important Important Important Important

WebsitesWebsitesWebsitesWebsitesAIESEC MalaysiaAIESEC MalaysiaAIESEC MalaysiaAIESEC Malaysiahttp://www.aiesec.my/AIESEC Universiti Utara MalaysiaAIESEC Universiti Utara MalaysiaAIESEC Universiti Utara MalaysiaAIESEC Universiti Utara Malaysiahttp://www.aiesecuum.org/Tourism MalaysiaTourism MalaysiaTourism MalaysiaTourism Malaysiahttp://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/Malaysian Foreign AffairsMalaysian Foreign AffairsMalaysian Foreign AffairsMalaysian Foreign Affairshttp://www.kln.gov.my/?m_id=53KLIA ExpressKLIA ExpressKLIA ExpressKLIA Expresshttp://www.kliaekspres.com/index3_klia_ekspres.htmlhttp://www.kliaekspres.com/index3_klia_ekspres.htmlOther Cool LinksOther Cool LinksOther Cool LinksOther Cool Linkshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKUWzo8kkXE25 << http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9oyLbtPzv8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSqI9_pmqOchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IK0cKtkhqUhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4eBnRKZrcchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKgZ3VUn_OIhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TT2CkK6m9dY

That’s AllThat’s AllThat’s AllThat’s All

This is a brief preparation package for all CUTE and SCB HIV/AIDS interns that is coming to Universiti Utara Malaysia for their Development Internship. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us for further clarification and for more in depth preparation.

Remember, the more you ask, the more you gain, the more prepared you are!!!

Have a safe and enjoyable journey to the wonderful land of Malaysia!!!

SEE YOU SOON!!!!!! *Information might subject to change based on situation*Information might subject to change based on situation*Information might subject to change based on situation*Information might subject to change based on situation