【For Students】”Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) Call for Participants!

“Malaysia and Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training”

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 SEMACS, the Marine Centre of Universiti Universiti Malaysia, 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. In addition, 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 is also very warm, 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.

Re:	March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines
Cost:	300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax) *Airport taxes are subject to change and will be finalized at the end of January.
Training Location:	Universiti Universiti Universiti Malaysia (USM), SEMACS (Centre for Marine Science
Where to stay:	3-star hotel in Georgetown (1 room for 2-3 people) Separate for men and women Examples: Hotel Neo+, The Gallivant Hotel, Travelodge Georgetown, Cititel Express, Hotel Sentral Georgetown, etc. Hotel details will be decided 2 months prior to the departure date.
Target:	Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation) ・University and graduate students ・Junior college students
Capacity:	12 (first-come, first-served basis) * It will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Minimum Organizers:	8
Deadline:	Until noon on Friday, November 15, 2024
How to apply:	Please apply from the application button above.
Main training contents:	・Attending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students ・Visits to local Japanese companies, social gatherings with local employees, and factory tours ・A program that allows you to explore world cultural heritage sites and experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society ・Pre- and post-training will also be held once a month, for a total of five times. (There is also an explanation of preparations such as overseas safety management and passport application) * All lectures are conducted in English, but since they are conducted in easy English, there is no problem if you have English skills equivalent to graduating from high school.
* About overseas travel insurance	Basically, you will be required to purchase AIG’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. AIG Damages: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ AIG Support: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ota/service

【Organizer】 University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department 【Travel Agency】HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2

【Itinerary】 **Briefing session for overseas training will be held ~~on Friday, October 18.~~⇒ * It has been changed.
Wednesday, October 16 and Wednesday, October 3018：00-18：30Do it online!
Anyone who is interested is welcome to join us※※
When the start time of the briefing session comes, please enter from the URL below!
Online briefing URL→◎10/16(water)　　　◎10/30 (Wed)
For those who are not convenient, please see this situation at a later date.It will be streamed on YouTube. Please look forward to!

Schedule			Meals
March 2 (Sun)	07:30 09:55 15:55 19:00 20:00	Meet at Kansai Airport ✈ Air to Malaysia After arriving at Kuala Lumpur Airport, Transit (Guided to the food court in the airport: Dinner at each person) Kuala Lumpur Airport Departures Arrival at Penang Airport Hotel by private car, check-in [Stay in Penang] 🚌	Morning: × Lunch: In-flight meal Evening: × (Snacks on board)
March 3 (Mon)	09:00 09:30 10:30 12:00 14:00 16:00	🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy) Universiti Sains Malaysia (Universiti Universiti Universiti) Campus Tour Lecture on Geography and History of Malaysia and Refugee Studies Lunch at a restaurant Explore the city of Penang and visit the city hall, tourist office, and more To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】	Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: ×
March 4 (Tue)	09:00 12:00 14:00 17:00	🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy) Visit to the Refugee Learning Center with a local buddy, Queensbay Mall, etc. Lunch at a restaurant Lecture on Malay ethnicity, culture and diversity at Universiti Universiti To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】	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) Lunch at a restaurant on the way Explore Georgetown with a group To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】	Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: ×
Thursday, March 6	09:00 10:00 12:00 15:30 16:00 17:00	🚌 Departure by private car Travel by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi) CEMACS Mangrove Tour (Learning to Protect the Environment), Lunch, Marine Plastics Survey (SDGs Learning), CEMACS Facility Tour Transfer by boat from Teluk Bahang Jetty (or Batu Ferringi) To the hotel by private car 【Stay in Penang】	Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: ×
March 7 (Fri)	09:00 10:00 12:00 14:00 16:00	🚌 Departure by private car Visits to Japanese companies: Visit to Smillover, interaction with local employees, factory tour Lunch at a restaurant Kampong Agon (Countryside Experience) to experience and interact with Malay villages To the hotel 【Stay in Penang】	Morning: 〇 Day: 〇 Evening: ×
Saturday, March 8		Self-Improvement Day Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]	Morning: 〇 Day: × Evening: ×
March 9 (Sun)		Self-Improvement Day Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]	Morning: 〇 Day: × Evening: ×
March 10 (Mon)	09:00 12:00 14:00 17:30 20:35 21:35 22:40	🚌 Departure by private car Final presentation by Japan students and presentation of certificates of completion (accompanied by buddies) (Lunch at the university area) 🚌 Tour of Penang Island by private car (dinner at the food court) 🚌 Take a private car to the airport From Penang Airport Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport and layover From Kuala Lumpur Airport [Overnight stay]	Morning: 〇 Day: × Evening: × (in-flight snacks)
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/TourLeaf/PEN0073/
★ Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0078/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (Trishaw Ride Included):https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0077/
* 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
◆SEMACS (Marine Research Center): https://cemacs.usm.my/
◆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