2. Welcome to Malaysia Capital : Kuala Lumpur Official Language : Malay State(s): 14 States Current population : 29, 355, 954 Currency : Ringgit (RM)

3. Places in malaysia

7. Sarawak Curtin University

8. SIBU

10. NIAH LOGAN BUNUT MULU

13. 1.Chinese New Year 2.Hari Raya Puasa 3.Pesta Kaul 4.Pesta Kaamatan 5.Hari Gawai 6.Deepavali 7.Christmas

14. According to the Geneva Convention treaty (1949), this facility has been agreed by the countries that signed it. In order to apply for International Driving Permit (IDP), You need: i) Valid driving license for Class B2 or D. ii) Photocopy of the above license (Both sides). iii) Original and photocopy of identity card (Both sides). iv) 2 passport size photographs. v) Complete Form JPJ L1. vi) Payment of RM150 per year.

15. Attend to any Malaysian Road Transport Department Office (JPJ) offices around the country to submit your IDP application. You can also go to the AAM office (Automobile Association of Malaysia) to submit your IDP application. You need to surrender your domestic license to JPJ as you are not allowed to hold 2 types of licenses at a time. If you no longer require the IDP, you may go to the JPJ offices to get back your domestic license. It should be noted that renewal fee for IDP is RM150 per annum, compared with domestic license which is only RM30 per annum.(JPJ) officesJPJ offices The IDP can be renewed with the following procedures: 1) The license may be renewed in Malaysia only. 2) Provide 2 passport size photographs. 3) Present your IDP for renewal. 4) Complete Form JPJ L1. 5) RM150 per annum for the renewal fee.

16. Traffic Regulations Vehicle not permitted: No motor vehicle may be driven or kept unless it is: - Insured - displaying a current road tax Breach of this regulation is an offence. Driving and Cycling in Malaysia: Acts which would be crimes and therefore render the offender liable to persecution by the police:-  accident with a motor vehicle or cycle involving death or personal injury

17. Traffic Regulations  driving or cycling whilst apparently under the influence of alcohol or drugs  accident involving damage to the property in circumstances suggesting dangerous or careless driving or cycling The followings are offence under traffic regulations:-  Driving without license  Driving or cycling under the influence of alcohol or drug.  Dangerous driving or cycling  Failure to observe the speed limit  Failure to observe the road sign (‘Stop”, “Give Way”, “No Entry”, “ Keep Left”, etc)  Failure to observe normally accepted traffic regulations.  Failure to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle.

18. Shuttle Service & Public Transport Shuttle Service  Find out current Shuttle Bus Service Schedule (for Orientation week) & bus route at Housing counters. Public Transport :-  From campus to Miri town (visa versa) – Senadin 66  Bus schedule - available at student council

19. Hospitals & Clinics Contact Details Columbia Asia Medical Miri085-437755 Government Hospital085-420033 Miri City Medical Centre (MCMC)085-426622 Klinik Dr Nuing085-622260 Klinik Harmoni085-668232 Klinik Dr Cheu Sdn Bhd085-438068

20. You need to: 1) Fill bank application documents. 2) Bring a Copy of Offer Letter from the University on the student’s status 3) Bring a photocopy of passport (front page & Visa) for International Students Local Bank Account

21. Medical check-up All international students must undergo medical check-up. Please gather at LT Foyer: 23 rd March 2013 at 08:00 am. You need to bring: RM103 for the medical check-up fees.

22. Emergency Call Campus 24hrs emergency hotline 085-443930 Police 085-433730 / 085-433222 Fire & Rescue 994 Ambulance 085-437755 / 085-420033