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AIESEC in Malaysia

Global Community Development Programme

Reception Booklet

Project

TechCycle Tech4ALL

Welcome

AIESEC in Malaysia welcome YOU!A very warm “Selamat Datang”, “Welcome”, “Varungal” and“Huan Ying” to Malaysia - Truly Asia! We thank you for dedicatingyour time participating in Global Community DevelopmentProgramme (GCDP) with AIESEC in Malaysia! We hope thisreception booklet will help you prepare best for your upcomingexperience.

Indeed, Malaysians can undoubtedly boast of their generouswarm hospitality and smiling faces known to the world. We,AIESEC in Malaysia welcome you with our open hands and offeryou the best opportunities to gain as much experience as onecould imagine here in Malaysia. We hope you will find your stayhere worthwhile and pleasant.

However, should you encounter any difficulties and problemsduring your stay in Malaysia, please do contact the project teamresponsible as we are more than happy to assist you in any way inorder to have the difficulties or problems solved in a smooth andfriendly way.

Once again, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts forparticipating in the program. It’s been a pleasure having yourpresence here with us and we indeed look forward to workingwith you more closely from now and in the future to ensure ahigh quality learning experience for all involved.

About Us

Multiculturalism has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, it has also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colorful festivals. It's no wonder that we love celebrating and socializing. As a people, Malaysians are very laid back, warm and friendly.

Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as itsculture. There are two parts to the country,11 states in the Peninsula of Malaysia andtwo states on the northern part of Borneo.Cool hideaways are found in the highlandsthat roll down to warm, sandy beaches andrich, humid mangroves.

One of Malaysia's key attractions is itsextreme contrasts. Towering skyscraperslook down upon wooden houses built onstilts, and five-star hotels sit several metersaway from ancient reefs.

For the perfect holiday full of surprises, eclecticcultures and natural wonders, the time is now, the placeis Malaysia.

Facts

CountryThe Federation of Malaysia

comprises Peninsula Malaysia and thestates of Sabah and Sarawak on the island

of Borneo.

Geographical LocationLocated between 2º and 7º north of theEquator, Peninsula Malaysia is separated fromthe states of Sabah and Sarawak by the SouthChina Sea. To the north of Peninsula Malaysia isThailand while its southern neighbor isSingapore. Sabah and Sarawak are north ofIndonesia in Borneo while Sarawak also sharesa border with Brunei.

Population26 million

PeopleMalays who make up about 57% of the

population are the predominant group with Chinese,Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest.

Facts

ReligionIslam is the official religion but all

other religions are freely practiced.

GovernmentMalaysia is governed by a Parliamentarydemocracy with a bicameral legislative system. The Head of the Government is the Prime Minister.

ClimateTropical climate with warm weather all yearround. Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). The highlands

are cooler, where temperatures rangebetween 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F).

TimeEight hours ahead of GMT and 16 hours ahead of

U.S. Pacific Standard Time.

CapitalKuala Lumpur

Facts

LanguageAlthough Bahasa Malaysia is the

official language, English is widelyspoken, especially in business and

commerce. Chinese dialects like Cantoneseand Mandarin and Indian dialects like Tamiland Hindi are common among the Chinese andIndian communities.

Flag

Coat of Arms National Flower

Information

Dress Code

Since Malaysia enjoys a tropicalclimate which is hot and sunny, lightweightclothing, as well as cotton, is ideal when goingfor sight seeing or traveling around town.Generally, t-shirts and shorts are acceptable.However, do dress appropriately when diningout in restaurants or going for a night out,particularly in cities. Certain establishments alsohave a dress code. It is also important to dressdecently (no shorts) when visiting villages andalso any places of worship.

Business formal is usually appropriate for a firstmeeting. Visits to government offices, publicorganizations such as schools and universitiesrequire visitors to be in T-shirts with collars,pants cover the ankle level, and covered shoes.

Information

Public Transportation in Kuala LumpurRapidKL is the key public transportation company in KL with LRT, monorial, bus http://www.myrapid.com.my/

Two public transportation methods available: train and bus. Train tickets are to be bought at the station from vending machine or ticket counter; bus tickets from the driver. Always carry with you small notes and coins, because in Rapid KL buses you have to pay exact amount and sometimes train ticket machines only accept coins. Keep your ticket throughout the journey, because you’ll need it to get through the gate when exiting the station. Watch your belongings especially when getting on and off the train.

Cabs are usually cheaper when they use the meter, but most often the drivers will insist on a fixed price. Try to negotiate a reasonable price and when you find exceptionally fair drivers, take their numbers so that you can call them again next time.

Information

Information

ExpensesThe cost of living in Malaysia is moderate. Depending on your appetite, you should budget at least RM 500-RM600 for food per month. In addition, you will have transportation, clothing and personal expenses to figure out into your budget.

Grocery Index

Item Price

1 loaf of bread RM2.50

1 dozen of eggs RM3.60

Fresh milk (1 litre) RM5.60

1 can of 100 plus RM1.60

1 can of Coke RM2.00

Mineral Water 1500ml RM1.60

Information

CurrencyThe unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) indicated as RM1 U.S. dollar = RM 3.21 1 Euro = RM 4.41 (as of 10th Dec 13) Foreign currency can be converted at banks and moneychangers at major shopping malls, borders, and airports.

ElectricityVoltage is 220 -240 volts AC at

50Hz. Standard 3-pin square plugs andsockets.

Telecommunications TuneTalk http://www.tunetalk.com/my/Umobile http://www.u.com.my/Hotlink www.hotlink.com.my/DiGi www.digi.com.my/

Project

A program run in partnership by AIESEC Malaysia, and SOLS 24/7, the TechCycle initiative targets electronic waste and the digital divide between the rich and poor rural communities in Malaysia. The program will raise awareness about e-waste and technological illiteracy, provide educational materials and instruction to needy NGOs working with the poor, and will collect, repair, and redistribute technology free of charge!

www.solstech.org

TechCycle Tech4ALL“One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

Project

TechCycle Tech4ALL

Interns will be working in SOLS Tech, the technology arm of SOLS 24/7. The SOLS 24/7 headquarter in Malaysia is located at Sungai Besitown, Kuala Lumpur, 30 minutes drive from the city center.

More information About TechCycle

Project

Living Condition

EP will be staying at SOLS 24/7 premise at:1 Petaling Condominium, Sungai Besi, Selangor.

Food and accommodation is provided.

Project

Project Activities, Interaction with Staffs

Preparation Checklist

Immigration Clearance• Passport valid for 6 months

and above from the entry date.

• Visa (if applicable) Note: All GCDP (Global Citizen Programme) EPs in Malaysia will be using travel visa instead of working visa

• Return flight ticket Required for nationalities with 30 visa free days, and nationalities of Indian, Chinese, Sri Lankan. Preferred for other nationalities to be able to show proof of exiting the country upon requested by immigration officers.

• Invitation letter (show when necessary)

• Credit card to prove enough cash for duration of stay. Else, cash at least USD 500 for 6 weeks internship.

• Note: - DO inform immigration officers that you are coming to country for study tour, social visits with AIESEC in Malaysia. - DO NOT ever mention that you are here for works/ voluntary work/ employment.

Preparation Checklist

Pre-Arrival Checklist• Sufficient clothes (summer style), and business

formal. • Personal medication. • Sufficient pocket money in Malaysian currency

(MYR) or USD. Credit card/bank card with logo of “MaterCard”, “Visa”, “MEPS” or “CIRRUS” are encouraged.

• Passport (valid for 6 months upon entry date) & visa.

• For medical needs/emergency/safety purpose, we highly advise all trainees to purchase a travel insurance valid for your duration of stay in Malaysia.

Reception• Confirm your arrival date, time, flight information

with the TN manager 5 days prior to arrival. • Understand how to get to SOLS 24/7 premise.

Read the following page for info.

Preparation Checklist

Reception

KLIA

Take KLIA Transit

Stop at Station Bandar Tasik Selatan

(Approx RM 30)

Head to the Taxi StationDestination: 1 Petaling Condominium

(RM 10-RM 12)

Arrival ContactsJAN ALIFFIAjan@sols247.org aliffia.rachman@aiesec.net+6014 6463 163 +6018 6601 682

GCDP Experience Support

Any Problems?

• AIESEC is the final responsible for EPs welfare during their internship period.

• We take care of EP working experience, living condition needs, immigration, safety etc.

• Hence, it is always EP responsibility to update AIESEC on any troubles they have for transparency of TN—AIESEC—EP communications. It applies even though EPs are working in an hosting NGO/company.

• Follow the step by step communications flow as below.

EP Talk to TN Manager

EP, EP Manager, TN, TN manager

discussion

Both Sending country MC discussion

Internal Control Board

GCDP Experience Support

Feedback• We have new an EP experience

feedback, Net Promoter Score (NPS)system which helps us understand experiences that we are providing.

• We greatly appreciate your participation in providing us suggestions on how we can improve.

3 surveys will be sent to you from AIESEC International, at various stages of your experience

You may provide feedback on: • Overall experience scoring feedback• What aspects we should keep up/improve on• Also, indicate “Need help with your experience”

for any complaints, or email to aiesecmalaysia.nps@aiesec.net for immediateattention.

Links

Tourism Malaysia- http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/

- http://www.malaysiatravel.org.uk/- http://www.701panduan.com

- http://www.geographia.com/malaysia/

Sabah- http://www.sabahtourism.com

- http://www.sabahtravelguide.com/welcome.asp

Sarawak- http://www.sarawaktourism.com/

content.cfm- http://wikitravel.org/en/Sarawak

Malaysia’s Maphttp://www.igomalaysia.com/malaysia-map.php

Airline Companies- http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/home.aspx

- http://www.airasia.com/site/my/en/home.jsp

Emergency Callshttp://mymalaysia.wordpress.com/2006/08/14/malaysia-

geninfoemergency-numbers/

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