Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 3 2.0 OVERVIEW OF TAYLOR’S EDUCATION GROUP .................................................................................. 3 The University ..................................................................................................................................... 3 The College .......................................................................................................................................... 4 The Schools .......................................................................................................................................... 4 3.0 ABOUT MALAYSIA ............................................................................................................................. 6 3.1 Living in Malaysia .......................................................................................................................... 6 3.2 Climate .......................................................................................................................................... 6 3.3 Language ....................................................................................................................................... 6 3.4 Currency ........................................................................................................................................ 7 3.5 Cost of Living ................................................................................................................................. 7 3.6 Banking .......................................................................................................................................... 7 3.7 Government & Law ....................................................................................................................... 8 3.8 Transport ....................................................................................................................................... 8 3.8.1 Air ........................................................................................................................................... 9 3.8.2 Land ........................................................................................................................................ 9 3.8.3 Rail ........................................................................................................................................ 10 3.8.4 Highways & Expressways ..................................................................................................... 10 3.9 Religion and Festivals .................................................................................................................. 11 3.10 Food .......................................................................................................................................... 12 3.11 Electricity ................................................................................................................................... 12 3.12 Television .................................................................................................................................. 12 3.13 Internet Access & Computers ................................................................................................... 13 4.0 AREAS TO LIVE IN KL/SELANGOR .................................................................................................... 13 4.1 Putrajaya/Cyberjaya .................................................................................................................... 13 4.2 Seri Kembangan .......................................................................................................................... 14 4.3 Mont Kiara/ Sri Hartamas ........................................................................................................... 15 4.4 Subang Jaya/ Sunway .................................................................................................................. 16 4. 5 Cheras......................................................................................................................................... 17 5.0 PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................... 19 5. 1 Working Permits ......................................................................................................................... 19 5.2 Permit Expenses .......................................................................................................................... 19 5.3 Marital Status .............................................................................................................................. 19 5.4 Income Tax .................................................................................................................................. 19 6.0 IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS IN MALAYSIA ............................................................................ 21 6. 1 Emergency Numbers .................................................................................................................. 21 6. 2 Hospitals ..................................................................................................................................... 21 6.3 Utility Companies ........................................................................................................................ 22 6.4 Taxi Service ................................................................................................................................. 22 6.5 Flight Information ....................................................................................................................... 22 7.0 EMBASSIES CONTACT IN MALAYSIA ............................................................................................... 23 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION Thank you for taking the time and interest to apply for a teaching position at Taylor’s Education Group (TEG). We trust the following information will act as a useful guide in helping you understand more about setting up and living in Malaysia. We would like to bid you a warm welcome, if you have already been appointed to a teaching position with the school/college/university. If you have applied for a position at the school/college/university or are thinking of applying, we hope that the following information will be useful to you. Taylor's Education Group has a proud history of offering quality education. Our Group has earned a fine reputation for establishing high standards in the education industry, with the exemplary achievements of our students. As a Group, we have come a long way. We are now recognised by the community as a leader in education for students of all ages, from nursery to tertiary. 2.0 OVERVIEW OF TAYLOR’S EDUCATION GROUP Taylor's Education Group has a proud history of offering quality education. Our Group has earned a fine reputation for establishing high standards in the education industry, with the exemplary achievements of our students. As a Group, we have come a long way. We are now recognised by the community as a leader in education for students of all ages, from nursery to tertiary. The University Taylor’s University a member of the Taylor’s Education Group, had been officially upgraded to University status in September 2010. Taylor’s is one of Malaysia’s most successful and reputable private higher education institutions. Taylor’s has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, a myriad of courses – from foundation and diploma to post‐graduate and professional programmes, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, on‐going partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up‐to‐date facilities and well‐equipped campuses. The quality of the undergraduate teaching and learning at Taylor’s was acknowledged when it garnered a ‘Tier 5: Excellent’ rating in the Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education 2009 (SETARA), by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. Taylor’s strength in developing the nation’s human resource capital is proven with its 65,000‐strong alumnus, many of whom are now leaders in their respective field. For more information on Taylor’s University, e‐mail [email protected] or log on to www.taylors.edu.my . 3 The College Taylor’s College Subang Jaya & Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas Pre‐University education is a crucial time of preparation to lead students towards their university of choice and career path of their dreams. Therefore, receiving the best in Pre‐University education is of paramount importance. Established in 1969, Taylor's College provides uncompromised British, Australian, Canadian and international Pre‐University education. For over 40 years, Taylor’s College has been a centre of excellence in Pre‐University Studies in Malaysia, renowned for its academic excellence and unbeatable track record in placing students in top universities around the world. Many Taylor’s students also pursue their tertiary education locally or through twinning programmes. Having carved a name for itself as one of the largest pre‐university centres in the world, Taylor’s College is a well‐known pioneer and leading centre of Pre‐University studies with the following recognitions: The first South Australian Matriculation programme in Malaysia, and today the largest South Australian Matriculation centre