UCTI Student Guide

A useful guide for new and even current students. This guide will help you with your life in Kuala Lumpur and UCTI, as it provides information about getting around, transportation, important phone numbers, etc.

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Addresses for UCTI and Accomodation

UCTI Address @ TPM:

Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation,
Technology Park Malaysia,
Bukit Jalil 57000,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

UCTI Accommodation Address:

@ Vista Komanwel
Bukit Jalil, 57000,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

@ Fortune Park Service Apartment
Taman Serdang Perdana, 43300, Near South City Plaza,
Serdang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

@ Savanna Condominium
Bukit Jalil, 57000,
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Emergency Contact Numbers

You should call the following staff in the event of any emergency, serious health related issues or urgent repairs needed at accommodation and to report any damage within the accommodation units.

For Accommodation Related Issues

Vista Komanwel

Mr. Raj (016-5916478)
Ms. Elizabeth (017-2230376)

Fortune Park

Mr. Shozab (014-2600898)
Ms. Elizabeth (017-2230376)

Savanna

Mr. Raj (016-5916478)
Ms. Elizabeth (017-2230376)

For Security, Police, Safety Related Issues

Vista Komanwel

Mr. Selva (019-2364759)
Mr. Ramasamy (012-6709770)

Fortune Park

Mr. Selva (019-2364759)
Mr. Ramasamy (012-6709770)

Savanna

Mr. Selva (019-2364759)
Mr. Ramasamy (012-6709770)


AXA Health Insurance Hotline:

03-22963188

It is compulsory for international students to purchase medical insurance and do note that it does not include specialist treatment. It covers only outpatient and hospitalization up to the terms & conditions as in the policy. Please attend the scheduled briefing accordingly to get further information which will equip you to know what needs to be done in an emergency for yourself or for your friends.


Police

03-92842222
03-90582222


Malaysia Emergency Number

999

Note: When calling for an ambulance, make sure you have RM 400 with you for their services and it’s NOT covered in the health insurance. Please ensure you have RM 1000 deposit for admissions as a security deposit as deposits are not covered by Health Insurance. Please call us for serious health related issues for guidance.

How to Call Home from Malaysia
There are IDD (International Direct Dial) cards available, like iTalk, Flexicall, etc. with which it is cheaper to call overseas. But you can also call using your Malaysian sim-card (DiGi, Maxis, Celcom, etc.)

House number:

00 – COUNTRY CODE – AREA NUMER – HOUSE NUMBER

Mobile number:

00 – COUNTRY CODE – MOBILE PROVIDER CODE – MOBILE PHONE NUMBER
Cash

Money Changer

The exchange rates at different money changers may vary. Most of the money changers are available in shopping centres and the operation time is usually from 10.30 am to 9.00 pm daily, including Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays.

Bank/ATM

Students can open their bank accounts, withdraw cash, deposit cash and do other bank related tasks at banks or ATM's which are available around Kuala Lumpur. There is a Maybank near Enterprise4 building in TPM and also a CIMB Bank ATM near the entrance of TPM. Banks and ATM's can also be found around Sri Petaling and Sri Kembangan area. Banks normally operates from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm during weekdays, and are closed during weekends. ATM's operates normally from 4.00 am to 12.00am daily.
Transport

UCTI Shuttle Bus Services

Shuttle bus service is provided by UCTI from the Bukit Jalil LRT (Light Rapid Transit) Train Station, to all UCTI-managed student accommodation and to the UCTI English Language Centre. The shuttle bus schedule is attached (subject to revision from time to time).

Trains

The closest train stations to our campus are located at Bukit Jalil and Sri Petaling. Our shuttle buses go to the Bukit Jalil LRT Station.

Taxi on Call:

Sunlight 03-9057-5757
Comfort 03-8024-2727
Radio Cab 03-9221-7600
Citiline 03-4142-5566
Supercab 03-7805-5333

Make sure that the taxi driver turns on the meter and do note the number of the taxi you are taking, just in case.
Shopping Locations

Name

What can you find there

Where is it

How to get there

Carrefour @ Endah Parade

Housekeeping stuff and food – at a reasonable price. There is also a bowling alley and other entertainment here.

Sri Petaling
(closest to campus)

- Taxi
- Shuttle Bus

MidValley Mega Mall/
The Gardens Mid Valley

Cinema, bowling alley, food outlets and boutiques

MidValley City

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) -> Tasik Selatan (transit) ->
MidValley (KTM)

Sunway Pyramid

Boutiques, food outlets, ice-skating ring and other entertainment

Bandar Sunway

- Taxi

Low Yat Plaza

Laptops, all computer and electronic accessories for a reasonable price.

Bukit Bintang

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Hang Tuah (transit) ->
Imbi (Monorail KL)

Suria KLCC

Cinema, bowling alley, food outlets and boutiques

KLCC (Petronas Twin Towers)

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Masjid Jamek (transit) ->
KLCC (Putra LRT)

Pavilion

Cinema, bowling alleys, food outlets and boutiques

Bukit Bintang

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Hang Tuah (transit) ->
Bukit Bintang (Monorail KL)

Berjaya Times Square

Cinema, bowling alley, food outlets and boutiques
Asia’s biggest indoor theme park

Bukit Bintang

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Hang Tuah (transit) ->
Imbi (Monorail KL)

The Mines Shopping Centre

 

 

Cinema, bowling alley, food outlets and boutiques, the Mines Wonderland such Ice House, Mines Cruise along the lake and ice skating

Mines Resort

- Taxi

Sight-seeing Locations

Name

Description

Where is it

How to get there

Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC

The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, otherwise known as KLCC is the world's tallest twin structure.

Kuala Lumpur City Centre

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Masjid Jamek (transit) ->
KLCC (Putra LRT)

Bintang Walk

For both shopaholics and coffee-sipping night owls, Bukit Bintang is one of the hippest streets in the city. It's a perfect place for people-watching over a latte between bouts of bargain-hunting.

Bukit Bintang

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Hang Tuah (transit) ->
Bukit Bintang (Monorail KL)

KL Tower

Soaring to 421m, and considered a main feature of the city skyline, the KL Tower is the world's fourth tallest communications tower.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Masjid Jamek (transit) ->
Dang Wangi (Putra LRT)

Muzium Negara

Malaysia's national museum. It provides a fascinating insight into the culture and history of Malaysia.

Jalan Damansara

- Taxi
- Train:
Bukit Jalil (Star LRT) ->
Hang Tuah (transit) ->
KL Sentral  (Monorail KL)

And many more…


Malaysia Tourism Centre (MTC)

109 Jalan Ampang
Tel: (03) 9235 4800
Website: www.tourism.gov.my
Opening hours: Daily 8:00-22:00

 

Places of Worship

Kuala Lumpur is a place of all seasons. Whilst the city is developing at a fast pace, its spiritual roots are very much alive. Here people are busy in their hectic lives, yet they never fail to pay homage at their religious spots. Since Kuala Lumpur is inhabited by people adhering to different religions, here one can find numerous places of worship. The existence of Hindu temples, Chinese Temples, Muslim Mosques and Churches enlightens this diversity of religious places in Kuala Lumpur.

Muslim Mosques:

  • Sri Petaling Mosque near Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
  • Masjid Negara in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Masjid India and Masjid Jamek in Kuala Lumpur.

Christian Churches:

  • St John Cathedral at Jalan Gereja, Kuala Lumpur.
  • St Anthony Church at Jalan Robertson, Kuala Lumpur
  • Church of Our Lady of Fatimah, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
  • St Mary's Cathedral at Jalan Raja, Kuala Lumpur.
  • Canaan Baptist church, Jalan Radin Tengah , Seri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur
  • Calvary Church at Jalan Damansara Endah, Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur

Chinese Temples:

  • Thean Hou Temple at Robinson Heights facing Jalan Syed Putra (Federal Highway) in Kuala Lumpur.
  • Buddhist Maha Vihara, Jalan Berhala, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur
  • Wat Meh Liew Buddhust Temple, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
  • Thean Hour Temple, Persiaran Endah, Off Jalan Syed Putra, Kuala Lumpur

Hindu Temples:

  • Sri Mahamariamman Temple near Jalan Bandar, Kuala Lumpur. (Next to China Town)
  • Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Puchong, Kuala Lumpur.
  • Raja Rajeswary, Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.
  • Batu Caves Temple.

Sikh Temples (Gurdwara):

  • Gurdwara in Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
  • Sikh Temple in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
  • Gurdwara Sahib, Kuyow, Jalan Sungai Besi, Kuala Lumpur
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