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Malaysia is located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, at the heart of South East Asia. It is surrounded by neighbours of ASEAN countries Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Brunei.The Federation of Malaysia comprises of 13 states and 3 federal territories, separated by the South China Sea into Peninsular Malaysia in the West, and states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

Geography and History

Malaysia originates from the Malay Kingdoms active in the region. It was then conquered by Portugal, Dutch and British subsequently from 1510s to 1950s. Influx of foreign immigrants and business men especially from China and India gives the multi-ethnic and multi-cultural demographic, hence diversity the country owns today.

Fast FactsPopulation Approximated at 29,620,200 as of April 2013. Malaysians comprise the Malays who are the majority (62.3%) followed by the Chinese (22%), Indians (6.7%) and aborigines such as Iban, Kadazan and other minorities like the Peranakan and Eurasian (0.9%). Non citizens at 8.1%.

Islam is the official religion but all other religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism are freely and widely practiced. It is common to see mosques, temples, churches nearby each other in the city.

Malaysia has a tropical climate and the weather is warm and sunny all year round. Average daily temperature is around 32ºC during the day. It falls to around 24ºC at night.

Bahasa Malaysia (Malay language) is the official language. English is widely spoken with other vernacular languages such as Mandarin, Tamil, and dialects in respective states and aborigine communities.

The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit (RM) 1 U.S. dollar = RM 3.21

Main Cities- Kuala LumpurKuala Lumpur (called simply KL by locals) is the federal capital and the largest city in Malaysia.Literally meaning "muddy river confluence" in Malay, Kuala Lumpur has grown from a small sleepy Chinese village to a bustling metropolis of around 6.5 million. KL is home to some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, great shopping, even better food and some of nature's wonders in just an hour away.

Petronas Twin TowersHighest twin towers in the

world. A sky bridge connects them and you can walk across!

Watch traditional Malay performances here

Old Town/City Centre(former colonial district, now KL’s Chinatown)

Sky Bar KL

KL Birdpark

“Visit Malaysia Year 2014” is the nation's biggest and grandest tourism celebration with “Malaysia Truly Asia's” endless wonders of events, festivals and activities all-

year round. This is the perfect time to see, feel and experience Malaysia! Click the picture to be directed to the website!

Visa Requirements

A Tourist Visa will be required to all EP’s completing a 6 week project.

Please confirm the Visa you require with your TN Manager (contact you have in

Malaysia) before you apply for any Visa.

“Language Literacy”

Exchange Participants (EP’s) will work with NGO’s to help young children by delivering educational lessons and facilitating soft skill development among Malaysia’s youth.

Benefits: Personal Workspace Accommodation Provided Close contact with the Host Local

Committee Chance to work with an NGO! Impact Malaysian youth!

Duration: 6 weeksIssue: Literacy

Learning Points: Develop practical facilitation skills Develop responsibility by preparing

lesson plans Explore Malaysian culture! Meet people from all over the world Change your global perspective

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exchange in Malaysia

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“Language Literacy”- Job Description

Job Description 1 EP will work with NGO’s in order to improve the lives of Malaysia’s youth. EP’s may be working in community centers or orphanages and may be working with youth with special needs

Job Description 2 EP will be required to prepare educational lessons for the children including a lesson plan, presentation, activities, arts and crafts. EP’s will mainly be teaching English, however there will be opportunity for EP’s to also teach basic math

Job Description 3 EP should prepare interactive classes, presentations, some games and sport activities to allow the children to interact with each other as-well

Job Description 4 EP should use the above activities to improve the soft skills of the children e.g. public speaking

Job Description 5 EP should be prepared to bring traditional clothes, food, brochures etc. as well as a presentation about their home country to deliver to the Malaysian youth

Measurable Results Expected from the EP

It is expected that after the project, youth will be more comfortable with the English language. There will be more harmony amongst the youth as they have interacted with each other through a number of activities. Students will be more inspired about their future as-well

“TechCycle Tech4ALL”

EP’s will run marketing and awareness campaign for computer (e-waste) recycling. EP’s will contact community centers/NGOs to help computer donation & software installation program, while offering IT skills training to NGOs beneficiaries.

Benefits: Personal Workspace Accommodation Provided Close contact with the Host Local

Committee Chance to work with an NGO!

Duration: 6 weeksIssue: Social Entrepreneurship & Environment

Learning Points: Develop creativity skills through

implementing marketing campaigns Develop I.T. skills Improve training skills Explore Malaysian culture! Meet people from all over the world Change your global perspective

Partner:

“TechCycle Tech4ALL”- Job Description

Job Description 1 EP will attend training with project partner SOLS Computers

Job Description 2 The aim of the project is to raise awareness about recycling electronic waste, to collect old computers to be recycled, refurbish the computers and distribute them to NGO’s that need them

Job Description 3 EP will organise outreach campaigns in shopping malls/ PC Fair road-shows to create awareness about electronic waste recycling and to start building a network of potential old computer donors

Job Description 4 Conduct tele-communication/marketing and networking activities to attract corporate companies to donate old computers

Job Description 5 Offer I.T. skills training to NGO beneficiaries Measurable Results Expected from the EP

It is expected that after the project, there will be a greater awareness of electronic waste management in the Malaysian community. Additionally, NGO’s will have more computers and better I.T. skills

“Choose2Protect”

Reproductive and sexual health is a taboo subject in the Malaysian community. Surveys show that youth are involved in unprotected sexual activities at younger ages nowadays, putting their health at risks. Exchange Participants (EP’s) will create a platform where youth aged 15-25 will be equipped with reproductive and personal health education, hence empowering them to make informed decisions on their actions.

Benefits: Personal Workspace Accommodation Provided Close contact with the Host Local

Committee Chance to work with an NGO!

Duration: 6 weeksIssue: Health Awareness

Learning Points: Develop event management skills Run marketing/awareness campaigns Work with a project team made up of

EP’s from other countries! Explore Malaysian culture! Progress in reducing the stigma

attached to STI’s

Find out everything you need to know about the Choose2Protect Project

HERE!

“Choose2Protect”- Job Description

Job Description 1 EP will attend training with FRHAM (Federation of Reproductive Health Associations, Malaysia)

Job Description 2 EP will promote and organize a forum with the project partner for 200 University/high-school participants. In the forum, EP’s will deliver educational workshops to promote STI awareness and ensure youth have the right knowledge and education to make informed decisions

Job Description 3 EP will organise campaigns to create awareness about the above educational forum

Job Description 4 EP will prepare a weekly update report to the project team and project partners. EP will share their own learning experiences to project team and LC members.

Measurable Results Expected from the EP

It is expected that after the project, there will be a greater awareness of STI’s and youth will have greater knowledge about how to make informed decisions

Project Partners:

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EP Story- Monica

Monica Luo, AIESEC SydneyYouth Education, AIESEC Malaysia

“There was a lot of time after work or in between schedules where we played with the children and they really enjoyed our company. They taught us a lot about their own

culture and their thoughts, and saw us as their own brothers and sisters. Living with them for 6 weeks and getting used to their way of life and their way of thinking was very eye-

opening experience. I learnt so many things from every single person I met on exchange, and now I have lasting friendships on an international level. Exchange has opened my mind from the

sheltered bubble I was used to living in. I can really see that there are so many opportunities out in the world”

Danny Wong, AIESEC CurtinHealthcare Project, AIESEC Malaysia

“Participating in World AIDS day at Times Square in Kuala Lumpur. There were a couple of performances and exhibitions with many activities to win prizes. Our group was assigned to the Free Hugs activity from morning to late afternoon. We made a huge impact on Malaysia’s stigma and discrimination towards HIV/AIDS patients.

Even though there is a huge discrimination towards HIV, we are making baby steps to remove the stigma in today’s society and environment.”

EP Story- Danny

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