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INSPIRING CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE MINDS CONTENTS Welcome Message 2 UTM Vision & Mission 3 Arriving at UTM 4 Accommodation 6 Banking & Getting Paid 11 Working at UTM 14 Schooling 18 Transport 27 Shopping 30 Medical Care 32 Cost of Living in JB 34 Income Tax 35 Places of Interest 37 About Malaysia 40 Important Numbers 47 Saying It in Malay 52 Campus Map 55 Johor Bahru Map 56 DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information provided in this booklet but no responsibility shall be accepted for any errors or omissions. All infor‐ mation herein has been provided in good faith. The University shall not be held liable for any losses or damages arising out of the use of the information. INSPIRING CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE MINDS WELCOME MESSAGE Selamat Datang! Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), a Research University, warmly welcomes you to a rapidly internationalising, aspiring and inspiring institution of higher learning. We are glad that you have chosen to serve and grow with us. In order to make your arrival 2 into Johor Bahru and UTM as easy as possible, we are pleased to provide you with some information on local culture, accommoda‐ tion, banking, transport, schooling, health care and shopping that you may find useful. Please use this settling in guide as a refer‐ ence as you and your family get to know the University and its environment, and adjust and settle into the community. We hope you find this booklet a good start and that you enjoy your time as an academic staff of the University. SETTLINGSETTLING ININ GUIDEGUIDE FORFOR INTERNATIONALINTERNATIONAL ACADEMICACADEMIC STAFFSTAFF UTM VISION & MISSION Vision To be recognised as a world‐class centre of academic and techno‐ logical excellence. Mission 3 To be a leader in the development of human capital and innova‐ tive technologies that will contribute to the nation’s wealth crea‐ tion. Strategic Thrusts 1. Contribute to human capital development by providing quality education; 2. Provide leadership and contribution through research and innovation; 3. Achieve desirable image and branding that fulfill the require‐ ments of stakeholders; and 4. Contribute to society through community engagement and outreach. INSPIRING CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE MINDS ARRIVING AT UTM Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s main campus is located in Skudai, Johor Bahru (JB). It is strategically positioned at the heart of Iskandar Malaysia (IM), the premier, vibrant, economic growth 4 corridor in the southern tip of Peninsu‐ lar Malaysia that is poised to become a key economic powerhouse in the re‐ gion. The campus occupies a total land area of 1,222 hectares, much of which is covered in lush tropical greenery laced with a number of natural streams and scenic manmade lakes. SULTAN ISMAIL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA JOHOR BAHRU SINGAPORE Source: SJER Comprehensive Development Plan, 2006‐2025 SETTLING IN GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF Arriving at UTM by Air Arriving at UTM is easy; the campus is situated about 18km from the Sultan Ismail International Airport (also known as the Senai International Airport), which is connected to the Malaysian Capi‐ tal City of Kuala Lumpur via regular flights provided by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) as well as budget airlines AirAsia and Firefly. Direct Airport Limo service (pre‐purchase coupon at counter in the ter‐ minal) is available throughout the day for convenient transfer to any part of JB, including UTM (Airport‐UTM limo fare should not be more than RM40). 5 One can also opt to fly in via Singapore’s Changi International Air‐ port, which is about an hour and a half’s drive to UTM subject to favourable traffic conditions at the Malaysia‐Singapore Immigra‐ tion Checkpoints. UTM vehicle pick‐up may be prearranged, sub‐ ject to availability (SGD30.00 day entry fee chargeable). Arriving at UTM by Road JB City is 325km (about a 3.5‐hour drive) from Kuala Lumpur (KL) via the tolled North‐South Expressway. Take the Skudai Exit for Skudai and follow the UTM signs (towards Pontian). Regular intercity express bus services are also available from Kuala Lumpur. The fare is around RM30‐RM35 and the travel time is approximately 4 hours. Disembark at Skudai (Sri Putri Bus Stop) and take a taxi to UTM (fare around RM10). http://www.streetdirectory.com/stock_images/travel/scenery/2/37/10/causeway/ INSPIRING CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE MINDS ACCOMMODATION Free accommodation will be provided for the first five days of your arrival in JB at University hostel or a hotel determined by UTM, during which period you should have been able to secure long‐term accommodation either on‐ or off‐campus. 6 On‐campus Accommodation Housing on campus is generally not provided for UTM staff. However, there is a limited number of 2‐bedroom apartments at Scholar’s Inn (Block U9), Kolej Perdana which can be rented by international staff on a first come, first served basis. The apart‐ ments are furnished with basic furniture, television and refrigera‐ tor. The Inn is located about 2km from the central core of the Univer‐ sity and staff rental rates are as follows: Type of house Number Standard Staff Monthly of units rate rate rate VVIP (A/C) 4 RM200 per day VIP (A/C) 4 RM180 per day Scholar (A/C) 40 RM170 RM130 - Standard (A/C) 24 RM150 RM100 RM1,950 Fan 12 RM100 RM80 RM1,560 * Rates above are correct at the time of printing SETTLING IN GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF For further information, please visit http://web.utm.my/hep2/ scholars‐inn.html or email [email protected]. Reservation can be made via telephone: +60(0)7‐553 5197 or fax: +60(0)7‐553 6619. 7 Off‐campus Accommodation You need to work out your priorities such as the type of house you prefer (e.g., terrace house, apartment or condominium), the amount of rent you are prepared to pay per month, the distance from the campus and your living requirements. Neighbourhoods such as Taman Universiti, Taman Pulai Flora, Taman Pulai Utama, Taman Pulai Perdana, Taman Sri Pulai and Taman Mutiara Rini are close to the campus. You will have easy access to shopping malls, supermarkets, banks, food centres and public transport. Depending on the location, type and condition of the house (whether furnished or unfurnished), the monthly rent ranges from RM600 to RM1,200. The monthly rent of upper scale housing may range from RM1,800 to RM3,000. It is advisable to sign a tenancy agreement with the landlord, stat‐ ing clearly all the mutually agreed terms and conditions (e.g. inclu‐ sion of utility bills) so as to avoid any dispute in the future. Please ensure that you check the property for potential defects before entering into a tenancy agreement. If you need to engage the services of a real estate agent, it is es‐ sential that you choose one which is licensed and registered with the Board of Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Malaysia (http://www.lppeh.gov.my/index.htm), and understand the fee structures. INSPIRING CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE MINDS Listed below are some real estate agents whom you may contact when seeking off‐campus housing: Aip Cheong Real Estate Agency Aldini Real Estate Agency Sdn Bhd (Reg. Number: E (3) 0020) (Reg. Number: E (1) 0524) 63A, Jalan Maju 67 & 69, Jalan Kuning 2 Taman Maju Jaya Taman Pelangi 80400 Johor Bahru 80400 Johor Bahru Johor Johor Phone: 07‐333 3376 Tel: 07‐333 7222 Fax: 07‐333 9105 Fax: 07‐334 5188 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] 8 AP Real Estate CK Realty (Reg. Number: E (3) 0795) (Reg. Number: E (3) 1234) 38A, Jalan Perang 25A, Jalan Indah 16/12 Taman Pelangi Taman Bukit Indah 80400 Johor Bahru 81200 Johor Bahru Johor Johor Phone: 07‐335 1288 Phone: 07‐238 6828 Fax: 07‐335 1388 Fax: 07‐238 0828 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Centrepoint Estate Agency Dowin Real Estate Agency (Reg. Number: E (3) 0340) (Reg. Number: E (2) 0157) 32A, Jalan Sutera 7‐01, Jalan Permas 10/1 Taman Sentosa Bandar Baru Permas Jaya 80150 Johor Bahru 81750 Johor Bahru Johor Johor Phone: 07‐335 9696 Phone: 07‐386 1988 Fax: 07‐332 4711 Fax: 07‐386 3233 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Henry Butcher Real Estate (Johor) Sdn Bhd (Reg. Number: E (1) 0501/1) 52 & 52A‐B, Jalan Padi 1 Bandar Baru UDA 81200 Johor Phone: 07‐236 8060 Fax: 07‐236 3060 http://www.panoramio.com/photo/22801036 Email: [email protected] Hongseng Properties Mabest Properties (Reg. Number: E (3) 0176) (Reg. Number: E (3) 0654) 26A, Jalan Shahbandar 8 42 & 42A, Jalan Nakhoda 7 Taman Ungku Tun Aminah Taman Ungku Tun Aminah 81300 Skudai 81300 Johor Bahru Johor Johor Phone: 07‐557 5340 Phone: 07‐558 8999 Fax: 07‐558 7352 Fax: 07‐558 9333 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] SETTLING IN GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC STAFF Masterline Realty Richman Realty (Reg. Number: E (3) 0097) (Reg. Number: E (3) 1256) 46A, Jalan Layang 16 Suite 6.8, Level 6, Menara Pelangi Taman Perling Jalan Kuning, Taman Pelangi 81200 Johor Bahru 80400 Johor Bahru Johor Johor Phone: 07‐241 4199 Phone: 07‐332 1118 Fax: 07‐241 4299 Fax: 07‐276 2288 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Sinfa Realty Sdn Bhd S. P. Yap Realty (Reg. Number: E (1) 1011) (Reg. Number: E (3) 0560) 48A, Jalan Hulubalang 1 6B, Jalan Camar 1 Taman Tun Aminah Taman Perling 81300 Johor Bahru 81200 Johor Bahru 9 Johor Johor Phone: 07‐556 6373 Phone: 07‐235 0096 Fax: 07‐556 6129 Fax: 07‐238 3950 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tiram Realty http://condo.com.my/ (Reg.