Capacity has been reached”Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” updated at noon on 11/27
Click here for the video of the first briefing→Video of the briefing on October 16
From this fiscal year, we will conduct a new “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” for university students who belong to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.
Features of this training
★ At Universiti Sains Malaysia, students will attend lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students and deepen exchanges with local students.
★ With the support of local students (buddies), they visit refugee centers and government offices in Penang to conduct fieldwork. On the last day, students will present what they have learned in Penang in English.
★ At CEMACS, the Marine Centre of Universiti Universiti Malaysia of Sciences, you will observe the plants and organisms that inhabit the waters of Penang and learn about marine surveys and SDGs activities.
★ We will visit local Japanese companies and hear from local employees about the difficulties and rewards of working overseas, and we will have a question-and-answer session. We will also take a tour of the factory.
★ Based on the lectures they received at the university, they will explore Georgetown, a world cultural heritage site, and the city in groups. Challenge yourself to a puzzle-solving game targeting Penang Island.
★ Breakfast is served at the hotel, and lunch is served at four different cuisines (Nyonya, Chinese, Indian and Malay) to learn about the diverse food culture.
★ For dinner, we will guide you to several nearby hawker centres (food stall villages) and night markets, so you can enjoy Malaysia’s national food cheaply and safely.
★ Two university consortium staff members will lead the trip from the beginning to the end, so even students who are new to overseas can participate with confidence.
Recommended for people like this
◆ People who want to make friends abroad
◆ People who want to experience different cultures by experiencing Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history
◆ Those who are not confident in their English proficiency, but want to use English to converse and interact with local students
◆ People who want to visit local Japanese companies
◆ Those who are new to overseas training (We will conduct pre- and post-training!) ）
◇ If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!
◇ Those who are in the graduation year who are thinking of going overseas as a graduation trip are also OK!
Highlights of Penang
Penang in Malaysia is also very safe, and it is the fourth safest city in Southeast Asia after Singapore. In addition, the cost of living is very cheap, and even in recent years, when the yen is depreciating, it is very cheap at 1/3 of Japan, and you can enjoy lunch and dinner within 300 to 500 yen. In addition, there are three main ethnic groups living in Malaysia, Malay, Chinese, and Indian, but the people are very friendly and many of them are pro-Japan, so you can stay with peace of mind. English is used as a semi-official language after Malay, and since tourists from all over the world visit Penang, English is almost always spoken in public places such as convenience stores and supermarkets. The climate in Penang is very mild, around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning and around 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and there is little precipitation from November to March, making it the best season to visit.
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March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines |
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Cost: |
300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax) |
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Training Location: |
Universiti Universiti Universiti Universit |
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Where to stay: |
3-star hotel in Georgetown (1 room for 2-3 people) *Separate for men and women |
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Target: |
Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation) |
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Additional Capacity: |
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Minimum Organizers: |
8 |
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Deadline: |
Closed |
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How to apply: |
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Main training contents: |
・Attending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students |
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* About overseas travel insurance |
Basically, you will be required to purchase AIG Insurance’s overseas travel insurance from HIS (additional cost is required). AIG is available 24 hours a day in Japanese and provides local support. In the unlikely event of an accident, injury, or illness in the field, the staff of the University Consortium Kyoto will respond with support from the HIS Kuala Lumpur Branch. |
【Organizer】 University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 【Travel Agency】HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2
【Itinerary】
| Schedule | Meals | ||
| March 2 (Sun) |
07:30 |
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Morning: × |
| March 3 (Mon) |
09:00 |
🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy) |
Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: × |
| March 4 (Tue) |
09:00 |
🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy) |
Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: × |
| March 5 (Wed) | 08:30 12:00 13:00 18:30 |
🚌 Departing by private car Georgetown tour (multi-ethnic, multicultural, and historical training) with ★ bilingual guide (Penang Hill, Street Art, Babagnyonya Mansion, Kranjeti) |
Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: × |
| Thursday, March 6 |
09:00 |
🚌 Departure by private car |
Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: × |
| March 7 (Fri) |
09:00 |
🚌 Departure by private car |
Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: × |
| Saturday, March 8 |
Self-Improvement Day |
Morning: 〇 Day: × Evening: × |
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| March 9 (Sun) | Self-Improvement Day Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang] | Morning: 〇 Day: × Evening: × |
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| March 10 (Mon) |
09:00 |
🚌 Departure by private car |
Morning: 〇 |
| March 11 (Tuesday) | 05:40 |
Arrival at Kansai Airport, dismissal after customs clearance ~Thank you for your hard work~ |
Morning: In-flight meal |
*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances.
[About optional tours]
★World Heritage Penang City Tour:https://activities.his-j.com/
★ Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:https://activities.his-j.com/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (
* In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.
* If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the address below.
◆Contact◆
[University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department, Murono, Tsuruyama, Kawachi]
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）
《Click here for information on Penang》
◆Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL: https://www.usm.my/
◆USM Campus Tour 2020 (English explanation video at USM)
URL： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo
◆CEMACS (Marine Research Center) https://youtu.be/uWkZKa8ei9E
◆Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/area/penang_01.html
◆ Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/pamphlet/index.html
