Medical Check-up dates for

Capital : Kuala Lumpur
Official Language : Malay
State(s): 14 states (3 States, 9 Royal States, 3 Federal States)
Current population : 30 358 064 people
Currency : Ringgit (RM)
Places in malaysia
Sarawak
Curtin University
SIBU
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LOGAN BUNUT
MULU
1.
Chinese New Year
2.
Hari Raya Puasa
3.
Pesta Kaul
4.
Pesta Kaamatan
5.
Hari Gawai
6.
Deepavali
7.
Christmas
National public holidays of Sarawak,
Malaysia in 2015
Day
Date
Thursday
January 01
New Years Day
Saturday
January 03
Mawlid
Thursday
February 19
Chinese New Year
Friday
February 20
Chinese New Year Holiday
Friday
April 03
Good Friday
Friday
May 01
Labour Day
Sunday
May 03
Wesak Day
Monday
Tuesday
June 01
June 02
Saturday
June 06
Friday
July 17
Harvest Festival
Harvest Festival
Birthday of SPB Yang di Pertuan
Agong
Hari Raya Puasa
Saturday
July 18
Hari Raya Puasa Holiday
Monday
August 31
Saturday
Wednesday
Thursday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Holiday
Comments
All regions except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Perlis,
Terengganu
Prophet Muhammad' s Birthday
1st day of 1st lunar month
2nd day of 1st lunar month. All states except Kelantan,
Terengganu
Friday before Easter Sunday. Sabah, Sarawak only
International Workers Day
Birth of Buddha. Observed on the day of the full moon in
May
Gawai. Sarawak only
Gawai. Sarawak only
Kings Birthday. 1st Saturday in June
Eid Al-Fitr
Second day of holiday for Eid Al-Fitr
National Day
Birthday of the Governor of
September 12
Sarawak
September 16 Malaysia Day
Merdeka Day
September 24 Hari Raya Haji
Festival of Sacrifice
October 14
Awal Muharram
Sarawak only
Became a Federal Holiday in 2010
Islamic New Year
December 24 Mawlid
Prophet Muhammad' s Birthday
December 25 Christmas Holiday
Internationally observed Christian holiday
CLASS ATTENDANCE
International Division will collect the class attendance report from the school
quarterly and submit to Ministry of Education (MOE), Malaysia.
It is a requirement by MOE, Malaysia.
It is compulsory for international students to maintain at least minimum 80% of
attendance in all classes throughout their course of study.
Non compliance may result in:
• Student's absence being reported to the Ministry of Education and
Immigration Department of Malaysia.
• Cancellation of student pass and visa.
• Student have to return to home country.
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.
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.
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.
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
TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
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driving or cycling whilst apparently under the influence
of alcohol or drugs
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accident involving damage to the property in
circumstances suggesting dangerous or careless driving
or cycling
The followings are offence under traffic regulations:
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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.
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 notice
board
Hospitals & Clinics
Contact Details
 Columbia Asia Medical Miri
085-437755
 Government Hospital
085-420033
 Miri City Medical Centre (MCMC) 085-426622
 Klinik Indah Permai
085-406002
 Klinik Dr Nuing
085-622260
 Klinik Harmoni
085-668232
Bank Account
The International Division provides assistance to students in opening a bank saving
accounts with Maybank Berhad and RHB Bank Berhad. To open an account, students
are required to use their passports plus a letter from the University and an initial deposit
which may be in either cash or bank draft.
Important documents/information for opening bank account:
•
Copy of Offer Letter from the university
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Copy of Confirmation Letter from the university
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A photocopy of student ID
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A photocopy of passport (Front page and Visa) for international students
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Original passport (for verification purpose)
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Minimum cash required to open a bank account is RM250.00
MEDICAL CHECK-UP
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All international students must undergo 2nd medical check-up in
Malaysia if medical check-up we made in respective country.
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Exemptions will be given to students who undergo their
medical check-up in Malaysia.
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Medical Check-up dates for;
Degree Students
: 7th March 2015
Foundation Students : 28th March 2015
Hospital
: Columbia Asia Hospital
Appointment time
: 09:00hrs
Medical Fees
: RM103.00
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Campus 24hrs
emergency hotline
085-443930
Police
085-433730 / 085-433222
Fire & Rescue
994
Ambulance
085-437755 / 085-420033