Information & Application Form May 2007 INTRODUCTION TO HOSTELLING INTERNATIONAL

The Youth movement was founded in Germany in the early years of this century, and spread rapidly between the wars, especially in Europe. Today, Hostelling International offers you a choice of nearly 4,500 accommodation centres in more than 60 countries worldwide.

In Malaysia, the Malaysian Youth Association - MYHA was formed in the early fifties. The MYHA offers two accommodation centres in Malaysia at Kuala Lumpur & Penang which are associate hostels.

Kuala Lumpur: Wira (Associate Youth Hostel) 123, Jalan Thamboosamy off Jalan Putra 5035 Kuala Lumpur. Tel: 03-4042 3333

Penang: Naza Hostel (Associate Youth Hostel) 555, Jalan CM Hashim Tanjung Tokong 11200 Penang Tel: 04-8909300

NO AGE LIMIT Despite their name, hostels are open to people of all ages in virtually every country where they are located. Only a small number of hostels in Germany have an age restriction which is a requirement of the local legislation. Guests under 14 years of age should be accompanied by an adult. MEMBERSHIP To stay at a hostel, you MUST become a member of your National Youth Hostel Association (YHA). In Malaysia, you can become a member of the MYHA in order to access to the hostels all over the world at an affordable price.

PRIVILEGES OF BEING A MEMBER OF THE YHA You can stay at any one of the 4500 hostels worldwide at an affordable price now that you are a member of the YHA. You also get the privilege to certain benefits including access to discounts worldwide. You can contact the YHA of the country you are visiting or you can visit the web page of the International Youth Hostel Federation – IYHF www.iyhf.org

Hostels worldwide offer the following:

COMFORT CLEANLINESS SECURITY PRIVACY

INTERNATIONAL BOOKING NETWORK – IBN MSL Sdn Bhd, as a Booking Centre, can book you at participating hostels in over 47 countries.

You can book as early as 6 months in advance and as late as 24 hours (subject to availability). You only pay 10% deposit to MSL Travel and the other 90% is paid to the youth hostel upon check in. You can book for a maximum of 6 nights for a maximum of 9 hostellers at any one time at each hostel. Conditions apply !!

Booking Hostels on the Web You can now book hostels on the web yourself. All you need is a credit card to secure your bookings. You only pay 5% deposit upon booking on the web and the balance 95% is paid to the youth hostel directly when you check in. Visit the website: www.hihostels.com Conditions apply !!

You cannot book Hostels unless you are a Youth Hostel Association member Application Form for Malaysian Nationals only APPLICATION FORM for membership to the Malaysian Youth Hostels Association – MYHA (Persatuan Asrama Belia Malaysia)

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Post Code: Town: Occupation: Telephone: Office: Residence: Nationality: Place & Date of Birth: Place: Date of Birth: Identity Card No. Application for: MEMBERSHIP (please select one membership type) National International Valid in Malaysia only Valid Worldwide Junior Member RM 5.00 RM 15.00 (12-18 years old) per year per year Senior Member RM 15.00 RM 30.00 (18 years and above) per year per year Life Member RM 200.00

I agree to abide by the hostel rules and regulation of the country in which I am travelling.

Date: Signature: Consent must be given for any applicant below 16 years old.

I, ______the parent/guardian give consent to the applicant to become member of the Association.

Note: Application Form must be completed in full and legibly. We reserve the right to reject incomplete applications. Please have your cheque issued in favour of MSL TRAVEL SDN BHD

MEMBERSHIP TO MYHA IS ONLY OPENED TO MALAYSIANS. Non Malaysians must apply at their association in their own country or apply for an Hostelling International Card at any of the issuing offices personally. Please enclose the following when applying for the MYHA card: • completed application form • One passport size photo • membership fees • Postal applicants must enclose a MYR 1.00 stamped self address envelope measuring not less than 24 cm. x 11 cm.

And send it to any one of the issuing offices:

ISSUING OFFICE FOR MYHA Membership

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian Youth Hostels Association 1-7, Block B, Impian Kota Apartments Jalan Manau, off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-2273 6870 Fax: 03-2274 1115

MSL Travel Sdn Bhd 66, Jalan Putra, 50350 Kuala Lumpur Tel: 03-40424 722 Fax: 03-40433 707

Penang: MSL Travel Sdn Bhd Red Rock Hotel Lobby, Macalister Road, 10400 Penang Tel: 04-2272 655 Fax: 04-2272 102

( If you apply to MSL Travel Sdn Bhd, please have your cheque/bankdraft payable to MSL Travel Sdn Bhd )

If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.

Please Note, If applying for the Youth Hostel Card in MSL Travel:

It takes only 5 minutes to issue the Youth Hostel Card, If you apply for it in person and your application is in order, you only have to wait for your turn which only depends on how busy the office is.

If you apply by mail, how fast you get your Youth Hostel Card depends on the postal services. Please ensure that you have included your: • correctly completed application form • one photo • PAYMENT payable to MSL Travel Sdn Bhd (do not send cash as we will not be responsible for your missing cash) • A stamped MYR 1.00 self addressd envelope