Guidebook forINTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

STUDYING IN MALAYSIA

First Published 2010Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia

Guidebook for International Students Studying in Malaysia

Welcome Message from the Minister of Higher Education Malaysia 1

Foreword from the Secretary General Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia 2

Introduction from the Director General Department of Higher Education 4

Introduction 6i. MinistryofHigherEducationii. BrieffactsaboutMalaysia

Pre-Arrival Information 8

Immigration Rules and Regulations 10

i. Generalguideii. Applyingforavisaandstudentpassiii. Otherimmigrationmatters

Entering Malaysia 13

Study and Live in Malaysia 15i. MalaysianHigherEducational Institutionsii. Climateandclothingiii. History,populationandcultureiv. Frompre-historytoancient civilizations,colonialruleand independence

Contents

v. Self-ruleandthelegacyofvarious primeministersvi. Governmentstructureandeconomyvii. ModernandtraditionalinMalaysiaviii. Diverse,cosmopolitancommunityix. Alearningexperiencex. TheMalaysianworkculturexi. Workinghours

Living in Malaysia 22

i. Accommodationii. Financialmattersiii. MedicalFacilitiesiv. TravelandMedicalInsurancev. Gettingoutandabout

Dining and Travel 29i. Shoppingii. Diningiii. Travelandadventure

Top 10 Tips for studying in Malaysia 32

Arriving at your Campus 34i. WhenyoufirstarriveatyourCampusii. Quickanswers

Other Practical Information 35i. Somelocalwordstohelp yougetstartedii. Counselingandadviceiii. InternationalStudentsOffice

Contact Details of some 37High Commissions and Embassies in Malaysia

We take this opportunity to welcome you and also wish you a successful

and happy stay in Malaysia. Venturing to Malaysia for futher studies will open up new experiences for you, as it has for other international students who made the decision to study here, as Malaysia is known for her diversity of cultures, natural beauty and modern business environment and workforce.

The objective of this guidebook is to provide the international students useful information related to studying in a Higher Educational Institution (HEI) in Malaysia.

This guidebook has been compiled to guide you through some of the procedures and requirements you need to take note of, both before and after your arrival in Malaysia. It contains information which

ranges from important immigration regulations to directions, transportation, services and activities available at the higher educational institution of your choice.

It also contains information on the weather, banking, some local customs, accommodation choices, emergency and useful telephone numbers and addresses of relevant embassies and high commissions in Malaysia.

We hope that you will find this guidebook useful in helping you settle into your new environment. Please take the time to read and understand the information it provides.

Guidebook for International Students Studying in Malaysia

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Selamat Datang, Welcome to Malaysia

I take this opportunity to welcome all international students to Malaysia and also wish you a successful and happy stay in Malaysia.

The Malaysian National Higher Education Strategic Plan Beyond 2020 has implemented several thrusts for future directions, one of which is to establish Malaysia as an international hub of higher education excellence.

The enrolment of international students in Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) has risen significantly from about 18,240 in 2001 to almost 72,000 in 2009. According to the 2009 UNESCO Report: Trends in Global Higher Education - Tracking an Academic Revolution, the figure of international students in Malaysian HEIs in 2009 places Malaysia at the 11th position in the list of countries with numbers of international students, which means that about 2 % of international students in universities around the world choose Malaysia as their destination for higher education.

I sincerely believe that the choice to attend higher education in Malaysia is an exciting opportunity as the experience obtained from studying in a university in Malaysia should be a rewarding one, for the students will be able to learn the diversified cultures of the world and therefore enrich themselves with skills and experience. Our goal is to ensure that all students of Malaysian HEIs graduate with the mix of academic excellence and employment-related skills which will see them flourish in their chosen careers.

We are determined to continue our strong progress in Malaysia, building on our human capital key strengths. As we move forward, we look forward to you sharing in our success.

Selamat Datang dan Selamat Maju Jaya.

Welcome and Good Luck.

Sincerely,

Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled bin NordinMinisterofHigherEducationMalaysia

Welcome MessagefromtheMinisterofHigherEducationMalaysia 1

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Foreword fromtheSecretaryGeneralMinistryofHigherEducationMalaysia

Iampleasedtohavetheopportunitytowrite a few words for the‘Guidebookfor International Students Studying inMalaysia’.

Over the last two decades therequirement for providing good,qualityhighereducationhasincreasedtremendously worldwide, and theworldmarketforeducationiscurrentlyestimated to have a value of USD 2.2trillion.

Under the Malaysian National HigherEducation Strategic Plan Beyond2020, a strategy to create an excellentinternational hub of higher educationin Malaysia has been identified, andtargetsatleast10%overallinternationalstudents enrolment in MalaysianHighereducationalInstitutions.

This policy of the Ministry to increasethe numbers of internationalstudents is designed to ensure thatthere will be positive contributiontowards the creation of a stronginternationalization network thatwill increase the quality of educationand thereby enhance the capacity ofresearch and intellectual developmentin the Malaysian higher educationsystem. Efforts of internationalizationof higher education will also ensurethebuildingofreputationofHEIsandwill in turnhelpgenerate incomeand

foreign exchange savings through theenrolmentofinternationalstudents.

The Higher Educational Institutionsin Malaysia presently support a widevariety of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs which arecontinuallymonitoredbytheMalaysianQualificationsAgency(MQA).Themainrole of the MQA is to implement theMalaysian Qualifications Framework(MQF)asabasisforqualityassuranceof higher education.This ensures thathighereducationinstitutionsandtheirprograms are assured of maintainingthe required standards of learning, aswellastheirdeliverymechanisms.

I sincerely hope that all students ofHEIs in Malaysia will benefit greatlyfrom their experiences of studyingin a Malaysian Higher EducationalInstitution.

On behalf of the Ministry of HigherEducation Malaysia, again I welcomeall international students to Malaysia,andwishyoutheverybest.

Sincerely,

Tan Sri Dr. Zulkefli Bin A. HassanSecretary GeneralMinistryofHigherEducationMalaysia

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On behalf of the Higher EducationalInstitutions (HEIs) in Malaysia andthe Department of Higher EducationMalaysia, I would like to extend awarm ‘Selamat Datang’ and welcome toMalaysia for your studies program.Thehigher education opportunities availablein Malaysia today offer students a trulydiverse academic learning environmentofcollaboration,choice,andchallenge.One distinctive characteristic thatis particularly appealing to studentsand which serves as the basis fortheir campus life is that most HEIsin Malaysia are well endowed withabundant natural environment whichis conducive for study, as well as alsoenabling students to develop theirstrengths in thought, discussion, andexpression. The campuses in manyMalaysianHEIsalsoserveasagatheringplace for a diverse student body frommore than 130 countries of the world,andaredevelopinga rich internationalflavoraswellasgreatesteemfordiversevalues.

This handbook has been compiledto guide you through some of theproceduresandrequirementsbothbeforeand after your arrival. You will findinformation ranging from the important

immigration regulations, directions,transportation, services, and activitiesavailable at the University or highereducational institution of your choiceplussomeoftheeverydayaspectsoflifeinMalaysia.

I hope you will find this handbookuseful to you as you settle in your newenvironment, and that your time in theHEIofyourchoiceherewillenrichyourlife both academically and socially, andfulfill your aspirations. Your stay herewill, I hope, establish in your memoryfriendshipandaffectionthatwillremainwithyou.

Finally, I wish to assure you of ourcommitment to delivering high qualitystudentexperiencesandassistingyouonyourpathtosuccess.

Withbestwishes,

Dato’ Ir. Dr. Radin Umar bin Radin SohadiDirector GeneralDepartmentofHigherEducation

Introduction fromtheDirectorGeneralDepartmentofHigherEducation3

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i. Ministry of Higher Education

ThemissionoftheMinistryofHigherEducation (MOHE) is to create ahigher educational environmentthat will foster the development ofacademicandinstitutionalexcellence.This is in linewiththeaspirationsofthe Malaysian Government to makeMalaysia a centre of educationalexcellence and to internationalizeMalaysianeducation.TheDepartmentofHigherEducationisoneofthethreedepartmentsunderthe Ministry of Higher Educationwhich regulates the nation’s highereducational institutions’ affairs(both public and private). The mainobjectiveoftheDepartmentofHigherEducationistodriveuniversitiesandhigher educational institutions inMalaysia to produce graduates whoare competitiveandable togeneratenew knowledge through world classqualityresearch.

WithintheDepartmentofHigherEducation there are severalsectors or divisions that managethe vital processes that gearsMalaysian higher educationalinstitutions towards excellencethrough coordination of policies,funding and related activities.These divisions have specificfunctionsaimedat improving thequality of educational servicesand ensuring that the programsoffered by public and privatehigher educational institutionsin Malaysia are of high qualityand international standards.

Introduction4

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Thesedivisionsare: • AcademicDevelopment

ManagementDivision• InstituteofHigherEducation

ExcellencePlanningDivision• IndustryRelationsDivision• GovernanceDivision,Public

HigherEducationInstitutions• GovernanceDivision,Private

HigherEducationInstitutions• Enforcement&Inspectorate

Division• Registration&Standards

Division• DevelopmentandStudent

AffairsDivision• StudentAdmissionDivision• EducationMarketingDivision• AdministrativeandFinance

Division• DataCentre

ii. Brief Facts about Malaysia

Malaysiaisknownasameltingpotofculturesandreligionwhichisblessedwith a geographical landscapeof natural beauty. Today, with itsincreasingly cosmopolitan businessenvironment, Malaysia has becomea choice destination for an overseaslearningexperience.

PopulationApproximately 28 million

ChiefofState The ‘Yang Di Pertuan Agong’ (King)

HeadofGovernmentPrime Minister

ClimateAverage daily temperature32 degrees C

OfficialReligion Islam

MonetaryUnitRinggit or Malaysian Dollar (MR)

People Malay, Chinese, Indianand other ethnic groups

Culture Multi racial culture

CapitalCityKuala Lumpur

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i. Please take note of the followingwhensubmittingyourapplicationtoenteraHEIinMalaysia:

a. If you are applying to enterthe HEI through a studentrecruitment agent, it is advisablethat you check that the agent isregisteredwiththeHEI.

b. When your application has beenapproved and have decided toenroll in the HEI in Malaysia,please make sure that you haveunderstood all the terms andconditionsofadmission.

c. Please make sure that you alsoreadtherefundpolicyoftheHEIincaseyoumayneedtowithdraw.

ii. Before leaving your homecountry please make surethat you have the followingdocuments:

a. Valid passport (with at least 6monthsvalidity).

b. Letter of acceptance/ letter ofadmissionfromtheHEI.

c. Entry clearance: Check onrequirement at your localMalaysianConsulateorEmbassyor High Commission well inadvanceofyourdeparture.Ifyouhavedifficultyobtainingastudentvisa/ student pass please informthe HEI’s International StudentOffice.

d. Evidence of financial support(documents to show that youhave enough money to allowyoutocompleteyourcourse,e.g.letter of scholarship award, bankstatements,etc.)

Having all these documentswith you will greatly ease yourway through customs andimmigrationclearence.

iii. Otherpointstonote:

a. It is a condition of acceptancethat you should not commencestudy at the HEI unless youhave sufficient funds to financeyourself until the end of yourcourse.

b. There is a personal bond feerequired by the MalaysianImmigration Department whichis payable at your HEI whenapplying for a student visa.The fee varies from MR200 toMR2000.Thisfeewillberefundedwhen you have completed yourstudies.

c. A medical examination iscompulsory for all local andinternationalstudentsinMalaysia.

If you have not done it priorto departure from your homecountry you may have yourmedical examination done atyourHEI.

Pre-Arrival Information5

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If your medical examination shows that you have tested positive for drugs, you will be refused admission into the HEI and you will be sent back to your home country.

d. Remember that in addition totuition fees,youmustalso takeinto consideration expensesrelated to board and lodgings,books,stationeryandequipment,clothing, travel expenses,holidaysandentertainment.

If accompanied by spouse andchildren, it is advisable that thestudent and family membersprovide proof that they havesufficient funds to meet thefinancial requirements of thefamilyasawhole. (e.g. letterofscholarshipawardwithfinancialundertaking by the sponsor,bank statements, etc.). Theestimated annual cost of livingexpenses (excluding tuitionfees and accommodation costs)for each student is USD2,500,and USD2,000 for each familymember.

The fees for schooling yourchildrenatinternationalschoolsin Malaysia may vary, but on

averageitisaboutUSD2500peryearperchild.PleaseensurethatyouenquireaboutschoolingforyourchildrenfromyourHEI.

e. Itisstronglyadvisedthatallnewstudents entering Malaysia viatheKualaLumpurInternationalAirport (KLIA) or other entrypoints intoMalaysia inform theInternational Students Officeof the HEI important of theirflightnumber,estimatedtimeofarrival or other details of modeofentryintoMalaysia.

Foryoutobeeasilyrecognisable,you are advised to display anindicationofyourHEIe.g. logoof HEI on your attire or anyconvenientplaceonyourpersonorluggage.

Most HEIs have representativeswaiting to receive you at KLIA(remember to notify them inadvance!) or other points ofentry into Malaysia and thecampus.

Suggested arrival date:All students are expected to be in Malaysia one week prior to the actual enrolment day as stated in the offer letter.

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i. General guide

The Malaysian government policy,through the Ministry of HigherEducation(MOHE)andthesupportof the Immigration Departmentof Malaysia, is to encourageinternational students to study ininstitutions of higher learning inMalaysia. Applicants will have tomeet minimum visa requirementsand will have to show evidence oftheir ability to finance their studiesandlivingexpensesinMalaysia.

The government agenciesresponsibleforimmigrationmattersin Malaysia are the ImmigrationDepartment of Malaysia andMalaysianConsulatesorEmbassiesoverseas.

As an international student studyingin Malaysia, you will be required tofollow various rules and regulationsbothacademicandgovernmental.Weurgeyoutoabidebytheseregulationsas failure to do so could result inunpleasantness or you may even beforcedtoleavethecountryandunableto achieve your ultimate degreeobjective.

In most cases, your HEI through itsInternational Students’ Office willsubmit approval of the student pass(student visa) for new students priorto their departure from their homecountry.ThisistofacilitateyourentryintoMalaysia.

Intheeventthatyourstudentpasshasnotapprovedor receivedbeforeyourdeparturefromhome,youarerequiredto proceed to the nearest MalaysianEmbassy or Consulate to obtain asingleentryvisa.

ii. Applying for a visa and student pass

All internationalstudents inMalaysiaare required to have a student passregardlessofwhethertheyarefulltimeorexchangestudents.

Application for a visa/ studentpass must be made through theDepartmentofImmigrationMalaysia

Immigration Rules and Regulations6

“All students are advised not to enter Malaysia without a valid student pass”

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(www.imi.gov.my).However,allHEIsinMalaysia will apply for a student passforyouifyouareacceptedintotheHEI.

An internationalstudentcanenter thecountryonastudentpassprovided:

a. Youhavealetterofacceptance/letterofadmissionfromtheHEI;and

b. You have evidence of a recentmedical examination completedcertifying that you are of soundhealth. Ifyouare takingprescribedmedicines or drugs, please providealetterfromyourdoctorexplainingwhattheyarefor.

c. Additionally, students who haveobtained acceptance to study inMalaysian HEIs are permittedto bring their immediate familymembers (spouse and children) tostay with them in Malaysia. Familymembers are given a Social VisitPassandareonlyallowedtostayinMalaysiaforthedurationofstudyofthestudent.

Requirements and procedures to obtain a Social Visit Pass for dependents are as follows:

• Form Imm. 55• Form Imm. 38 (if applicable)• Photocopy of Passport/ Travel

Documents of student • Photocopy of Passport/ Travel

Documents of applicant• A verification letter from the

University/ HEI

• Evidence of relationship (birth certificate/ marriage certificate/ letter from embassy)

Itisalsoadvisableforyoutochecktherequirementstoapplyforastudentpass(and dependents pass if applicable)at your local Malaysian Consulate orEmbassyorHighCommissionwell inadvanceofyourdeparture.

If you have difficulty in obtaininga student visa/ student pass pleaseinform your HEI’s InternationalStudent Office.Your HEI may assistyou in obtaining the student passbefore you enter Malaysia or adviceyou accordingly on how to apply forastudentpassafteryouhaveenteredthecountryonanordinarytravelvisa.

Avisaapplicationcanbemadethroughthe respective HEI prior to entry.Pleaseallowsufficienttimeofatleastone month for your HEI to facilitateyourstudentpassapplication.

Therelatedfeesareasfollows:

• Student Pass is RM60 per year orpartoftheyear.

• Visa fee (varies according tocountry of origin and does notexceedRM50).

• Payment of a personal bond fee to the HEI, refundable uponcompletion of your studies. ThefeevariesfromMR200–MR2000.

Applicantsarerequiredtosendintwocompleted copies of Form Imm.14accompaniedbytheletterofofferfrom

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aneducationalinstitution.Twocopiesofpassport/traveldocumentandtwopassport-sized photographs. Onceyouhaveobtainedapprovaltostudythrough the respective educationalinstitutionororganization,youwillbealloweddirectentryintoMalaysia.

Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontactthe Department of ImmigrationMalaysiaatwww.imi.gov.my.Theycanalsobereachedat+60388801544(or+60388801408)

iii. Other immigration matters

a. Pleasenotethatthestudentpassisnottransferablei.e.youarenotallowed to use the student passtotransfertoanotherHEI.IfyoutransfertoanotherHEIyoumustobtaina release letter fromyouroldHEIandanoffer letter fromyournewHEI.YournewHEIwillhelp you to cancel your existingstudent pass and make a freshapplication for a new studentpass.

b. The HEI will have to notify theImmigration Department if thestudent:

• Switchestoanotherprogramofstudy

• Terminateshis/herstudies• TransferstoanotherHEI

• Has been absent from HEIclasses or activities for morethan3days

• Appliesforstudyleave

c. Employmentregulations:

Astudentispermittedtoapplyforpermissiontotakeonemploymentfrom the Immigration authorities(applications must be submittedthrough the InternationalOfficeof theHEI)subject totheconditionsbelow:

• The student is permittedto do part time work for amaximum of 20 hours aweekduringsemesterbreaksor any holidays exceeding 7days.

• Part time work is onlypermissible in restaurants,petrolkiosks,minimarketsandhotels (not as entertainmentartists, or other activitiesdeemed unsuitable forstudents).The job should notinvolvefinancialaspectsofthecompany.

• Permission to work parttime may be extended bythe Immigration authoritiessubject to receipt of goodacademic reports on thestudent fromtheir respectiveHEIs.

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Entering Malaysia 7

Although international studentscommonly enter Malaysia throughthe Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport (KLIA), there are severalotherentrypoints i.e.Malaysia’sotherinternational Airports [Kota KinabaluInternationalAirport(Sabah),KuchingInternational Airport (Sarawak),PenangInternationalAirport(Penang)]or via land routes from Singapore,ThailandorIndonesia.

Whichever entry point you choose,please ensure that you have all thenecessary documents outlined in thepre-arrivalsectionofthisguidebook.

Arriving at KLIA

If you are entering Malaysia via KLIA,your international flight will arrive atthe Satellite Building. Here are someguidelinesforyoutofollow:

i. Always look out for the signageindicatingwhereyouwanttogo.

ii. Your immediate concern is toretrieveyourbaggage.

iii. Board the aerotrain (automatedtrainshuttle) to theMainTerminalBuilding(MTB).

iv. You will arrive at the mezzaninelevel of the contact pier. Take theescalatordowntothearrivallevel.

v. Follow the signboard and queueup for immigration checks. Makesure you are in the correct lane assome lanes are reserved for locals.You are required to completea disembarkation card beforereaching the immigration counter.Makesureyoualsohavetheotherdocumentsrequired.

vi. After getting immigrationclearance, collect your baggage atthe international baggage claimsection. Complimentary usage ofbaggagetrolleysareavailableinthebaggageclaimarea.

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vii. Having secured all your luggage,yourlastcheckpointisthecustomsclearance. They may check thecontentsofyourluggage.

viii.You can now walk out and meetyourHEI’srepresentatives.

ix. If the representatives are notavailable, follow the instructionssenttoyoubyyourHEI.

x. If your HEI is in Kuala Lumpur,Putrajaya, Selangor, NegeriSembilanorMelaka,takeataxiorlimousine;followthequeue-system.The transportation cost is around

RM120 which is approximatelyUSD35 for destinations in KualaLumpurorSelangor.ForotherHEIsfollowtheinstructionssenttoyou.

Note: You are strongly advised to ensure that travel arrangements are made with your HEI before you arrive in Malaysia.

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i. Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions

With more than 400 privateand public higher educationalinstitutions around the country,Malaysia offers internationalstudentsawidearrayofchoicestopursuetheirstudies.

StudyinginMalaysiacanprovideyou with opportunities to learnmany things such as the socialcustoms of various ethnic groupand on how to handle lifestyles,beliefsandworldviewswhichmaydiffergreatlyfromyours.

You can choose to experienceone of Malaysia’s twenty publicuniversities,orpickthebranchofaforeignuniversity,orotherprivateHEIsinMalaysiawhichallofferawidevarietyofusefulandhighlyrated degree or postgraduatedegreecourses.

Whicheveryoupick,youwillhaveanenrichingexperience,inculcategreater cultural awareness, pickup new life skills and becomemore independentasyouwillbelivingawayfromhome.

ii. Climate and clothing

a. Malaysianclimate

• Averageyear-roundtemperaturesofbetween23°Cand33°C(and15°Cto25°Cinthehighlands).

• Rainfall average between2,000mm to 2,500mm peryear.

• Predominantlysunnyweather

throughouttheyear.

b. Suitableclothing

Bringapparelsuitableforwarmandhumidweather:• Linen, light cotton and

cotton blend clothing are agoodchoice.

• Sandals for informaloccasions.

• Covered leather shoes formoreformalsituations.

• For men, lounge suits orshirtswithajacketareperfectfor occasions that call forformalityoutsideofschool.

• For women, modest dresseswork well, and you will seetraditionalcostumeswornineveryday life, both at work,andafterworkinghours.

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iii. History, population and culture

Malaysia is a country located inSoutheast Asia. It comprise of 13statesand3FederalTerritorieswithatotallandmassof329,847squarekilometres (127,355 sq mi) whichisdividedintoPeninsularMalaysiaand the states of Sabah andSarawakontheislandofBorneo.

The capital city is Kuala Lumpur,while Putrajaya is the seat ofthe federal government. Thepopulation stands at over 28millionwith80%ofthepopulationliving in Peninsular Malaysia.Thefollowing are the main ethnicgroupsinMalaysia:

• Malays• Chinese• Indians• About50different indigenousgroups• Eurasians

Malaysians also celebratenumerous colourful festival andholidays. The main festival is the

Hari Raya Aidil Fitr (Eid)which iscelebrated by Muslims at the endofthefastingmonthofRamadhan,the Chinese Lunar New Year iscelebrated by Chinese Malaysiansand the Hindus celebrateDeepavali,orthefestivaloflights.

A unique feature in Malaysiaduring these festivities is thepractice of the ‘open house’concept,wherefriends,familyandneighbours are all welcomed intothe homes of those celebrating aparticularfestival,foramealandtoenjoy the festivities together withtheirhostfamilies.

iv. From pre-history to ancient civilizations, colonial rule, and independence

This interesting melting pot ofcultures emerged from hundredsof years of history. The ancestorsof the Malays started arriving inPeninsular Malaysia in the firstmillenniumBC.In1400,aSumatranprince named Parameswarafounded the Sultanate of Melaka(Malacca)andbuiltthefoundationof the country’s Muslim heritagewithhis conversion to Islam.Thissultanate prospered and soonattracted the Portuguese, whoconquered Malacca in 1511.Theywere followed by the Dutch, whooverthrewthePortuguesein1641.

In Malaysia visitors will be able to observe how people of various ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds can live together in harmony.

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However, the British, who arrivedin this region in the form of theBritishEastIndiaCompanyinthelate 1700s, sought to control thepeninsula’s rich resources, whichatthattimewastin.Thusbetweenthe early 1800s and early 1900s,all the states in the peninsulagraduallyfellunderBritishcontrolandbecameknownasMalaya.

As British rule expanded in thepeninsula, the population ofIndians and Chinese also grewdue to the influx of migrantworkers who settled here whiletakinganactivepartinthevariouslocal economic activities, such asworking in the rubberplantationsand tin mines. This process builtthe foundation for the multiracialcultureoftoday’sMalaysia.

v. Self-rule and the legacy of the various prime ministers

Malaya was a British protectorateuntil 31August 1957 whenTunkuAbdul Rahman, the nation’s firstPrime Minister, declared herindependence. InSeptember1963,Singapore, Sarawak and Sabah(then known as North Borneo)joined Malaya, whereupon thecountry’s name was officiallychanged to Malaysia. However,Singapore left Malaysia in August1965.

In 1970, Tun Abdul RazaksucceededTunkuAbdulRahmantobecomethesecondprimeministerofMalaysia.

When the third Prime Minister,Tun Hussein Onn retired, Tun DrMahathir Mohamad became thefourth and thus far the longest-servingprimeminister.DuringTunMahathir’sterm,hemodernisedthecommodity-dependent economyturning it intoa thriving industrialeconomy producing electronicproducts and even manufacturingMalaysia’s own national car.Development of supportinginfrastructurewasalsoinitiatedatafastpacewiththebuildingofroads,ports,airports,andiconicstructuressuchasthePenangBridgeandthePetronasTwinTowers – the tallestbuildingsofthe20thcentury.

ThecurrentPrimeMinisterisDato’Sri Mohd NajibTunAbdul Razak,who is the 6th prime minister ofMalaysia, having succeeded TunAbdullah Ahmad Badawi (the 5thPrimeMinister)on3April2009.

Malaysia’s charm lies in her rich history, the welcoming cultures of her people, as well as the modern economy and rule of law; all of which make the country a destination worth considering for your international studies program.

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vi. Government structure and economy

Malaysia is a parliamentarydemocracy country with a primeminister as head of government,and the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong(King) as the constitutionalhead of state. Nine of the statesin Peninsular Malaysia havehereditary rulers while the otherfourstatesofMelaka,PulauPinang(Penang)SabahandSarawakhavetitulargovernorsappointedbythegovernment.

The economy of Malaysia hasperformed beyond expectationsover the last two decadeswith gross domestic product(GDP) often growing at 7.1%per annum, underpinned bypositive expansion in all sectorsincludingservices,manufacturing,agriculture, mining andconstruction. In recent yearsdomestic consumption has alsobeen supportive with growthof over 11%. However, with therecentworldeconomicslowdown,Malaysia, likemostof theworld,hasbeensubjectedtoinflationarypressures.

However, Malaysia continues tobeacountrywithahighstandardbutveryaffordablecostof living,making it identifiable worldwideasaveryaffordableplace to live,studyandworkin.

vii. Modern and traditional in Malaysia

Malaysia’s charm lies in her richhistory, the welcoming culturesof her people, as well as themoderneconomyandruleoflaw;all of which make the country adestination worth considering foryourstudies.

For more general information onMalaysiavisitwww.tourism.gov.my.

You will gain international experience and skills working with diverse cultures during your studies in Malaysia.

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viii. Diverse, cosmopolitan community

Malaysia is a multi-religious andmulticultural country. Malaysianscelebratemanyfestivalsbasedontheir varied religionand cultures,andthegovernmenthassetasidenationalandstatepublicholidaysto cater to all the major ethnicgroups.

There is also respect for thevarious cultural and religiousnormssuchasdresscodesanditis not unusual to see Malaysiansattiredinvariousstylesofculturalattireattheofficeandinstitutionsof higher learning. All these aremodest and welcomed even inprofessionalcircles.

You will also hear an interestingvariety of languages, includingEnglish; Malay (in different

dialects);Chinesedialects; Indiandialect such asTamil, Hindi, andBengali;andothernativetongues.

If the locals speak in their ownlanguages in your precence, donot feel embarrassed to ask fora translation – they will quicklyswitchtoEnglishtoaccommodateyou.

ix. A learning experience

StudyinginMalaysiacanprovideyou with opportunities to learnmany things such as the socialcustoms of various ethnic groupand on how to handle lifestyles,beliefs and worldviews whichmay differ greatly from yours.This could help to broaden youroutlook and understanding,which is important for bothpersonal growth as well as forbusinesspurposes.

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x. The Malaysian work culture

The internationally acceptedbusiness cultures of punctuality,modest corporate attire, loyaltyto organization, teamwork andworking harmoniously withco-workers are the norm inMalaysianworkculture.

Somecustomstoobserve:

• Address colleagues andclients using titles such as‘Mr’, ‘Miss’, ‘Encik’, ‘Puan’,and so forth (the latter twobeing the Malay terms for‘Mr’ and ‘Mrs’), instead ofjust calling them by theirfirstnames.

• Introductions are normallyacknowledged with ahandshake. In the Muslimculture, handshakes arenormallybetweenpeopleofthesamegender.

• WithmanyMalaysians, it isimportant to use the righthand inacceptingorgivingthings.

• For business people it isusual to exchange businesscards when meeting newbusiness associates for thefirsttime.

xi. Working hours

Officehours: Mondays to Fridays 8.00am or 9.00am to 5.00pm or 6.00pm

Lunchbreakisusuallyfrom: 1.00pm to 2.00pm except on Friday when it is from 12.30noon to 2.45pm

Bankinghours: Mondays to Fridays 9.15am to 4.00pm or 4.30pm (variesfrombanktobank)

Note: Working hours in the states of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu may differ as the working days in these states are from Sunday to Thursday.

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Living in Malaysia9Being away from home as a studentina foreigncountry canbeadauntingexperience. The following informationmayhelpmakeyourstayinMalaysiaacomfortableone.

i. Accommodation Types of accommodation and

rental rates (allratesaremonthlyratesunlessspecified).

a. The rates for residentialaccommodationsofferedtoyoubyyourHEIwillvary.AllHEIsusually offer very affordableresidentialaccommodationsatrates rangingbetweenRM600andRM3000(aboutUSD170–USD850)persemester.

Theresidentialaccommodation

usuallyincludes:• Shared or Single Bedroom

furnished with bed,cupboard,deskandchair.

• Sharedbathroom.

b. Bedroom in an apartment orhouse in Kuala Lumpur andSelangor:

• From RM350 (aboutUSD100)permonth.

• Partially/ fully furnished –bed, cupboard, desk andchair.

• Often with sharedbathroom.

• Moreexpensiveifwithownbathroom.

• Enquire ifuseofkitchen isallowed.

c. Studio apartment/ condo-miniuminKualaLumpur:• FromRM1,500(aboutUSD

430)permonth.• Partially/fullyfurnished.• Usually with facilities such

as swimming pool, tenniscourtsandgym.

d. 3-4 bedroom apartments/condominiums in KualaLumpurandSelangor:• FromRM1,500toRM2,500 (about USD 430-USD715)

permonth.• Unfurnished/furnished.• Facilitiessuchasswimming

pool,tenniscourtsandgym.

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e. Non-serviced 3-4 bedroomapartments in familyneighbourhoods in KualaLumpurandSelangor:• From RM550 (about

USD158).• Unfurnished/furnished.

Rates in other states tend to belowerthaninKualaLumpurandSelangor.

Otherthingstonote:• Hot water is not a standard

feature in HEIs and allMalaysian homes. Ifyou require this facility,please check if your rentalaccommodation is equippedwithawaterheater.

• Rentedpremise maynotbeequipped with a washingmachine. You may sendyour dirty laundry to theneighbourhoodlaundryshop.For greater savings, you can

opt to do your laundry byhand.Dryingclothes iseasy.Just hang them out on theclotheslineprovidedand thehot Malaysian weather willdrytheminnotime.

• As a general rule, it is bestto boil tap water beforeconsumption.

ii. Financial matters

Malaysia has an internationallylinked banking and financial-services sector, includingIslamic banking services. Thereare usually banks and ATMs(Automatic Teller Machines) atallmajorHEIsinMalaysiawhereyou can withdraw money usingyour credit cards, orATM cardswhich are PLUS and Cirrusaffiliated. All major shoppingmalls and large restaurants inMalaysiaacceptcreditcardslikeVISAandMasterCard,andsomealso accept American ExpressandDinersClubcards.

If your study sponsorshipinclude offers an allowance orstipend, you can either makearrangements to have thepayment deposited directly intoyouraccountbackhomeoropenan account in Malaysia. Check

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with your sponsors regardingthismatter.

There are many internationalbanksinMalaysiasuchasHSBC,Citibank, Standard Chartered,Al-Rajhi,UOB,OCBC,etc.

iii. Medical facilities

Some HEIs operate their ownmedical service facilities cateringtotheirstudents.Thestudentsfeespaidareusuallyinclusiveofcostoftreatmentforminorailments.

However, there are usuallyone or two private general-practitioner clinics within mostneighbourhoods, which offeroutpatientservices:• AboutRM40toRM60(USD11

toUSD17)perconsultation.• Price includes medication,

so you do not need to geta prescription to get themedication from an externalpharmacy.

• All Malaysian doctorsand pharmacists, with theexceptionofaveryfew,speakEnglish.

Shouldyouwishtoseekmedical

treatmentatahospital,youmaychoose to go to either a privatehospitalorgovernmenthospital.

Generally, both offer theirservicestoforeignersandcanbefoundineverytown.

Non-citizens pay a higher rate

atgovernmenthospitals,butthisstill tendstobe lowerthan thechargesatprivatehospitals.

Itisalsowisetotakenoteofthefollowinginformationincaseofemergencies:

• For a government-hospitalambulance and otheremergencies,call999.

• It is worthwhile to note thatsuccess within the academicrealm usually requires goodphysical and mental health.In order to assist you withany physical or emotionalproblems, most HEIs havemedicalfacilitiesorcounselingservices under the studentaffairsanddevelopmentofficewhich extends basic healthcareandemotionalsupporttoallregisteredstudents.

• For more information onlooking after your health inthe tropics (mosquito bites,sunburn, diarrhea, andheat exhaustion), visitwww.tourism.gov.my.

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iv. Travel and Medical Insurance

Before you depart, it is stronglyrecommended that you take outa comprehensive travel insurancepolicy that will cover any overseasmedical costs. Confirm that yourinsurancecoversyou for theentireduration that you are away andcheck on the circumstances andactivities not covered by yourpolicy.

The Ministry of Higher EducationofMalaysiahasmadeitcompulsoryfor all international students toregister for insurance coverage intheirrespectiveHEIs.

It is important to remember thatregardless of how healthy and fityouare, ifyouareunabletoaffordtravel insurance, you cannot affordtotravel.

v. Getting out and about

a. Driving You need a licence to drive cars

andridemotorbikesinMalaysia.If you prefer to drive, streetdirectories can be purchasedfrom your university bookshopsor other major bookshops andevenatsomepetrolstations.Alsocheck out www.streetdirectory.com.my for online maps forKuala Lumpur and Melaka

town.Carscanbeeasilyrentedfromcarrentalcompanies.

As common in mostcommonwealth countries,Malaysians drive on the leftside of the road, and all carsare right-hand drive. Somedriving licenses from foreigncountriesandalsointernationaldrivinglicensesareacceptedforuse inMalaysia forup to threemonths.Pleasecheckwithyouruniversity international officeforrelatedadvice.

For those wishing to acquire aMalaysian license, it ispossibleto convert your driving licensefrom your country.To find outthe procedure to do so, pleasegetadvicefromyouruniversity’sinternational office or checkwith the Road TransportDepartment of Malaysia orcheckoutwww.jpj.gov.my.

b. Public transportation Public transportation is widely

availableinMalaysia.Ifyoustayin a small town or rural area,relying on a car or motorbikeisstillthebestoption,followedby bus services. Here aresome quick facts on the publictransportation available inMalaysia:

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• Taxis Taxis canbeflaggeddownatthe

sideoftheroadinmostplaces.In most cities, there are alsomany dial-a-taxi companiesthatcanbeeasily reachedbyaphonecall.

Fortaxiservices-frommidnightto 6.00am, there is usually asurcharge that could amountto50%ofthefare,sobesuretocheckhowmuchitiswhenyoucallorbeforeyouboard.

In Kuala Lumpur, most taxis

comewithmeters.Insistonthedriverusingthemeter.Ifthereisnometerinthetaxi,makesuretoagreeonapricebeforeyourtripsothattherearenounpleasantsurpriseslateron.Askthelocalsorotherexperiencedvisitorsonwhatreasonablefaresshouldbetoyourintendeddestination.

• City and town buses Bus services are inexpensive

and available in many areas.

RapidKL(www.rapidkl.com.my)isMalaysia’smainserviceproviderof public transportation in theKlang Valley via its integratedrailandbusnetwork.

Other bus services do not

always publish their schedules,sothebestwaytofindoutwhatgoeswhereistoaskthepeoplewhoarewaitingforbusesatthestations/stops.

Youcouldalsocheckwithyour

newcolleaguesandfriendswhousebusservices.

• Monorail and Light Rail Transit (LRT) Trains

Within the city of KualaLumpur, there is an excellentnetworkofmonorailandlight-railtransittrainservices.

• Inter-city train services- These services are offered by

KeretapiTanahMelayuBerhad(KTMB)(www.ktmb.com.my)

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- There are dining carriagesthat provide hot meals andtake-awaysnacks.

- Services to Singapore andThailandareavailable.

- Sleeping berths and privaterooms are available forovernighttrips.

• Inter-city bus services Numerous bus companies

(www.myexpressbus.com)provideservices between most citiesand towns in Malaysia. Theyprovide cheap and excellentmodeoftransportfortravellingbetweentowns.- All these buses are air-

conditionedexceptforaveryfew.

- Always buy your ticketsfromthecountersat thebusstation.

- Buses to neighbouringcountries such as Singaporeand Thailand are alsoavailable.

Malaysians are a friendly

bunch, so be sure to makefriends with the locals. Theywill be happy to show youaround and make you feelmoreathomeduringyourstayhereinMalaysia.

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10Dining and Travel

Here are some ideas andrecommendations for you to considerwhenplanningwhattodoandwheretogoinMalaysia.

i. Shopping

Malaysia offers a wide range ofshopping choices: from Western-style malls and boutique shopscarryingthelatestelectronicsgoods,household items, and fashionlabelstolocalneighbourhoodnightmarketswithamarvelousvarietyofgoods,includingfreshfood,clothing,toys, tools and furnishings. Pricesareusuallyconsiderablylowerinthenightmarketswhencomparedwiththemallsandshops.

Freshcookingingredientsareeasilyobtainablefromsupermarkets,freshmarketsandyourlocalgrocerystore,

orminimarkets and sundry shops,asMalaysianscallthem.Ingredientsforvirtuallyanycuisineintheworldare imported and stocked by someshops,especiallyinmajorcitieslikeKualaLumpur.

ii. Dining

You can find cuisine from manyparts of the world in Malaysia, beit Malay, Indian, Chinese, Thai,Japanese, Mexican, Middle-EasternorWestern.Whetheryou live inanurbanorruralarea,youwillbeabletowalkoutandgetfoodatanytimeofthedayornight.

International fast-foodoutlets suchas KFC and McDonald’s are alsofound in all major cities and mosttowns,evensmalltowns.

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Most popular amongst the localsareopen-airhawkerstallsandfoodcourts.You can find food courts ineverytowninthecountry.

Malaysia food courts generallyfeaturea largevarietyof foodssuchas satay (meat on coconut skewersgrilled over a charcoal fire) servedwith peanut sauce, compressed ricepackets,freshcucumberandonions,ais kacang (or ‘ABC’ – a dessertcomprising shaved ice toppedwitha sweet syrupandavarietyoftoppings), mee goreng mamak (spicy

Indian friednoodles),yong tau fu (alarge selection of fresh vegetablesstuffedwithmeatandfish),andthelistgoeson.

A meal consisting of a main dish,dessert and a drink costs aboutRM7toRM10onaverage.

For restaurants in your area,simply ask your local friends forrecommendations.

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iii. Travelandadventure

Malaysia’sholidaydestinationsMalaysia has many getawayplaces catering to a variety oftastes and budgets. Thousand-year-old rainforests, islands,white-sand beaches, waterfalls,caves, mountains, and lakes areusuallynomorethananhourortwoawayfromanycity.

Some popular destinations inMalaysia:

• Malacca• CameronHighlands,Pahang• MuluCaves,Sarawak• Islands on the west coast-

Pangkor,Langkawi,Penang• Islands on the east coast-

Perhentian, Redang, Kapas,Tioman

• KualaTerengganu

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Top 10 TipsforStudyinginMalaysia

i. Be a smart traveler - Before youdepart,checkwww.mohe.gov.myforthe latest information on studyinginMalaysia.

ii. Register yourself at your ownembassyuponarrivalinMalaysia.

iii. Checkyourpassportvalidity-Makesure thatyourpassport isvalid fortheentiretimeyouareinMalaysia.Carryextrapassportphotos just incaseyourpassport is lostorstolenandyouneedtoreplaceitwhileinaforeigncountry.

iv. Organize your money – Organizea variety of ways to access yourmoney overseas. Credit cards,travellers’ cheques, cash cards anddebit cards are used widely inMalaysia.Moneychangersarealsoeasilyavailable.However,docheckwith your bank to make sure thatyour ATM card works overseas.Also check with your bank aboutthe process or cost of transferringmoney between accounts in yourcountryandMalaysia.

v. Make copies – It is a good ideato make 2 or more copies of allimportant documents – passport,visas, tickets, credit card numbers,insurance policy, academiccertificates, etc. before heading

off.Leaveone copywith someoneat home and take the others withyou on your travels. However itis advisable to keep the copiesseparatefromtheoriginals.

vi. Insurance–Takeoutcomprehensivetravel insurance to cover hospitaltreatment,medicalevacuation,andanyactivities,likeadventuresports,in which you plan to participate.Inanycase,theMinistryofHigherEducation Malaysia requires allinternational students to haveinsurance for the duration of theirstudies inMalaysia. (AllMalaysianHigher Education Institutions arerequired to facilitate the provisionof insurance for students at theuniversity with rates payable bythestudents).

vii. Medical Consultation - Consultyour doctor about recommendedvaccinations and the necessaryhealthprecautionstotake.Itisalsouseful toobtain informationaboutyour medication (if any) as certainmedicinesarenotallowedinsomecountries.

viii. Know the Laws - When you arein Malaysia, local laws apply toyou. These include penalties fordrug related offences, includingpossession of even small amounts

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of any type of hallucegenic drugs.Penalties are severe in Malaysiawheredrugoffendersaresubjecttoamandatorydeathpenalty.

ix. Find out more about your HEI –When you have received approvalforadmittanceandwillbeenrollingintoa HEI, dosomeresearch tokeep yourself informed and knowwhat to expect by finding out asmuchasyoucanabouttheHEI.

x. Usefulnumberstoknow–Preparea list of useful numbers to know(with one or two numbers whichare available after office hours) sothatyouwillhaveacontactpersonupon arrival in Malaysia. The

numbers may include a person attheHEI,yourembassyinMalaysia,or someone you actually knowfromyourcountry.

“Trafficking of Illegal Drugs carries the mandatory death penalty in Malaysia”

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Arriving at Your Campus

i. When you first arrive at your Campus:

a. Go to the International StudentsOfficeofyourHEI

b. CompleteyourHEIregistrationc. Register foraccommodationor seek

assistancetofindaccommodationd. If you have any immigration

matters,refertotheInternationalStudentsOffice

e. Some HEIs will insist that onregistration you have to sit for theEPT (English Placement Test) orotherlanguageplacementtests

f. Note that participation in theOrientation Program under theStudent Affairs and DevelopmentsectionofyourHEIiscompulsory

g. Take note of other programmes forfamiliarization of HEI and KL citytourorothers

h. Complete your course registrationwiththerespectivefaculties

i. Commencementofclasses

ii. Quick answers

Immigrationmatters,visa,passportInternationalStudentsOffice

Admission,registration,transcriptAdmissionsandRecordsOffice

Discipline,Complaints,GrievancesStudentAffairsOffice

Financialassistance HEIsponsorshipunit

Payments,disbursement FinanceOffice

Accommodation Studentaffairsofficeorhousingunit

Sportsfacilities,reservationCo-Curriculum,StudentAffairs

StudentRepresentativeCouncilCo-Curriculum,StudentAffairsStudentsocieties,clubs

Co-Curriculum,StudentAffairsFosterparents StudentAffairsOffice

Most Universities or HEIs require settlement of fees prior to enrolment for each semester

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i. Some local words to help you get started

Apa khabar? Howareyou?(aninformalgreeting)

‘Khabar baik’ Fine

Nama saya …… Mynameis…….

Berapa harga ini?Howmuchisthis?

Tolong bawa saya ke ……Pleasetakemeto……

Di mana klinik?Whereistheclinic?

ii. Counseling and advice

When you move to a new country,especiallyforthefirsttime,itmaybeadifficultprocesstofitin,especiallywhenstartingstudiesataHEI.

Some symptoms of culture shockmaybefeelingsofloneliness,feelingisolated, withdrawal from socialactivities, hostility towards othercultures, depression, disorientation,etc. All HEIs in Malaysia offersupport services for these types ofailments or in unusual cases maydirectyoutothesupportingofficeorclinic.

DovisitthecounselingofficeinyourHEIquicklyifyoufeelthatyouareexperiencingthesesymptoms.

iii. International Students Office

Finally, do take note that all HEIshave an office dedicated to assistinternational students in areas suchas orientation, immigration, visa,counseling, provision of academicand personal advice, liaison withincampus departments, on-campusworking opportunities and campusextracurricularactivities.

Other Practical Information 13

In other words, do contact the staffof the international office with anyquestions you may have.They maynot always be able to solve yourproblems, but they can certainlyassist you in solving them yourselfbyreferringyoutotheproperplaceand person, by instructing you inprocedures and regulations, byshowing you what alternativesare available and which might bemost effective, and by helping youcomplete any required form ordocument.

Itisimportantforyoutoremembernot to wait until the last minuteto contact the office. Call or visitthemassoonasyouseeaproblemdeveloping which you believe youwill require somehelporguidancewith.

Importantnotice:

The Department of Higher Educationisresponsibleforthepublicationofthisguidebook.Theofficeaddressis:

DepartmentofHigherEducationMinistryofHigherEducationMalaysiaLevel2,BlockE9,ParcelE,Precinct1FederalGovernmentAdministrativeCentre,62505Putrajaya,MalaysiaT 603-88835939/5833F 603-88894258/5135

Comments and enquiries on thisguidebook may be posted at thefollowingemailaddress:isu@mohe.gov.my

Selamat Datang dan Selamat Maju Jaya!Welcome and Good Luck!

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Contact DetailsofsomeHighCommisionsandEmbassiesinMalaysia

BANGLADESHHigh Commission forthe People’s Republic of Bangladesh Block-1,LorongDamai7,JalanDamai55000KualaLumpurT 03-21423271/21422505HP 012-6353486F 03-21413381(DiplomaticWing) 03-21457376(LabourWing) 03-21482098(DefenceWing) 03-27828650(CommerceWing)E bddoot@streamyx.comW www.bangladeshhighcomkl.comOHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

BRUNEIEmbassy of the BruneiSuite19-01Tingkat19,MenaraTan&TanJalanTunRazak50400KualaLumpurT 603-21612800/21618282, 216121679/21612804F 603-21631302/21630144 03-21621679(Defense)E bhckl@brucomkul.com.myOHMonday-Friday 8.30am-12.30pm-1.30pm-4.30pm

CHINAEmbassy of the People’s Republic of China 229,JalanAmpang,50450KualaLumpurT 603-21428495-Protocol&Administration 603-21485936-CulturalAffairs 603-21428585-ConsularOffice(Visa,Passport) 603-42513555-CommercialF 603-21414552 603-42513233-CommercialOfficeW my.china-embassy.org/eng/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

INDIAHigh Commission of India No.2JalanTamanDutaOffJalanDuta50480KualaLumpurT 03-20933504/2093350, 03-20933510F 03-20933507/20925826E highcomm@po.jaring.my dhc002@po.jaring.my admn@indianhighcommission.com.myW www.indianhighcommission.com.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

INDONESIAEmbassy of The Republic of Indonesia 233JalanTunRazak,50400KualaLumpurorP.O.Box1089950728KualaLumpurT 03-21164000,03-21164016F 03-21417908/21423878E kbrikl@po.jaring.my kbrikul@time.net.myW www.kbrikl.org.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

IRANEmbassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran No.1LorongUThantSatu,OffJalanU-Thant55000KualaLumpurT 603-42514824/4829/4826/4830F 603-42562904/42532767E ir_emb@tm.net.myW www.iranembassy.com.myOHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

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IRAQEmbassy of the Republic of Iraq No.2,JalanLanggakGolfOffJalanTunRazak55000KualaLumpurT 603-21480555F 603-21414331E quaemb@iraqmofamail.netW www.sudanembassy-kl.org.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

LIBYAEmbassy of Libyan Arab JamahiriyaNo.6,JalanMadge,OffJalanUThant55000KualaLumpurT 60321411293,21482112F 60321413549OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

JORDANEmbassy of the HashemiteKingdom of Jordan No.2,JalanKedondongOffJalanAmpang55000KualaLumpurT 603-42521268/42528549/42533685F 603-42528610E jorembkl@streamyx.com general@jordanembassy.org.myW www.jordanembassy.org.myOHMonday-Friday9.30a.m-3.00p.m

KAZAKHSTANEmbassy of The Republic of Kazakhstan 115,JalanAmpangHilir,55000KualaLumpur,Malaysia.T 603-42522999F 603-42523999E kuala-lumpur@kazaembassy.org.myW http://www.kazembassy.org.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-6.00pm

KENYAHigh Commissionof the Republic of Kenya KenyaHighCommission,KualaLumpur,No.8JalanTamanU-Thant55000KualaLumpur,Malaysia

T 603-42572431F 60321451087E info@kenyahighcom.org.myW www.kenyahighcom.org.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

KOREAEmbassy of The Republic of Korea No.9and11,JalanNipahOffJalanAmpang55000KualaLumpurT 603-42512336F 603-42521425OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

MALDIVESHigh Commissionof the Republic of Maldives Suite701,MenaraSeeHoyChan,374JalanTunRazak50400KualaLumpurT 60321637244F 60321647244E mail@maldives.org.myW www.maldives.org.my/OHMonday-Friday9.30am-4.30pm

MYANMAREmbassy of the Union of Myanmar No.10JalanMengkuang,offJalangRu,55000KualaLumpurT 603-42560280,603-42570680F 603-42568320 OHMonday-Friday9.30a.m.-5.00p.m.

NIGERIAHigh Commission ofthe Federal Republic of Nigeria No.85,JalanAmpangHilir55000KualaLumpurT 603-42517843,603-42518512F 603-42524302E nighcomm@tm.net.myW www.nigeria.org.myOHMonday-Friday9.00am-4.30pm

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OMANEmbassy of The Sultanate of Oman 6JalanLanggakGolf,OffJalanTunRazak55000KualaLumpur,MalaysiaT 603-245-2827,603-245-2829F 603-245-2826E omanemb@jaring.my OHMonday-Friday9.00a.m-4.00p.m.

PALESTINEEmbassy of the State of Palestine 63,JalanUThant55000KualaLumpurT 603-42568905,603-42568906F 603-42529711/42570802E embassyofpalestine@gmail.comW www.palembassy.comOHMonday-Friday9.00a.m-4.00p.m

PAKISTANHigh Commission of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 132,JalanAmpang50450KualaLumpurT 603-21618877-79,603-21611880F 603-21645958(DiplomaticWing) 603-21648000(DefenceWing) 603-21624515(CommunityWelfare Wing)E pahickl@gmail.com(diplomaticWing) labour_hcp_kl@yahoo.com (CommunityWelfareWing)W http://www.pahickl.com/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

PHILIPPINESEmbassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1,ChangkatKiaPeng50450KualaLumpurT 603-21484233/21489989/ 21484652/21484682HP 017-3475487Fax 603-21483576E webmaster@philembassykl.org.my eci@philiembassykl.org.myW www.philembassykl.org.myOHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

SAUDI ARABIARoyal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 4thFloorWismaChineseChamber,No.258JalanAmpang,50450KualaLumpurT 603-42579825/42579831, 603-42579433F 603-42578751OHMonday-Friday9.00am-3.30pm

SINGAPOREHigh Commission of the Republicof Singapore 209,JalanTunRazak50400KualaLumpurT 603-21616277F 603-21616343/21634875E singhc_kul@sgmfa.gov.myW www.mfa.gov.sg/kl/OHMonday-Friday8.30am-5.00pm

SRI LANKAHigh Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka No.12JalanKeranjiDua,OffJalanKedondong,JalanAmpangHilir,55000KualaLumpur,T 603-42568987/42571394F 603-42532497E slhicom@streamyx.comW www.slhc.com.my/OHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

SUDANEmbassy of the Republic of Sudan 1PersiaranAmpang,OffJalanRhu55000KualaLumpurT 603-42569104,603-42516054/ 42525631F 603-42568107E admin@sudanembassy-kl.org.myOHMonday-Friday8.30am-5.00pm

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TANZANIAHigh Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania 44,JalanU-Thant55000KualaLumpurT +60(03)42517603E info@tanzania.org.myW www.tanzania.org.my/

THAIEmbassy of Royal Thai 206,JalanAmpang50450KualaLumpurT Chancery:603-21488222/8350; Consular:603-21486573 Defence:603-21487783/6578 Commercial:603-21424601F` Chancery:603-2486527; Consular:603-21486573; Defence:603-21480770; Commercial:603-21489818E thaikl2@tm.net.myW www.thaiembassy.org/kualalumpurOHMonday-Friday9.00am-5.00pm

VIETNAMEmbassy ofthe Socialist Republic of Vietnam4,PersiaranStonor50450KualaLumpurT 03-21484858/21484036/21484534/ 21641909/21414296(Commercial) 603-21643522(Defence) 03-21443423(Labour)HP 017-3602659F 603-21483270(Chancery) 603-21414696(Commercial) 603-21643566(Defence) 03-21636334(Consular)E vnemb.my@mofa.gov.vn daisevn1@streamyx.com daisevn1@putra.net.myOHMonday-Friday9.00am-4.30pm

YEMENEmbassy of The Republic of Yemen 7,JalanKedondongOffJalanAmpangHilir55000KualaLumpurT 603-42511793,603-42522461/ 42603145F 603-42511794E secretary@yemenaembassykl.comW yemenembassykl.comOHMonday-Friday9.00am-4.00pm

ZIMBABWEEmbassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe 124,JalanSembilanTamanAmpangUtama68000Ampang,SelangorDarulEhsanT 603-42516779,4251, 603-42516782,42516781F 603-42517252E zhck@tm.net.my