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Health and safety advice

Medical services

  • There are a number of options for students seeking medical assistance in Bandar Sunway.
  • The township’s main hospital - Sunway Medical Centre, is a private establishment, situated 15 minutes away (walking distance) from the Sunway campus. Students who require medical attention may visit the Accident and Emergency unit of the hospital.
  • Students are advised to pay upfront and retain all medical receipts/invoices for future insurance claims.
  • There are quite a number of medical clinics around Bandar Sunway and they usually operate during office hours. Some of these are 24-hour clinics

Safety

  • Malaysia has very strict laws on drug possession and trafficking.
  • Bandar Sunway, and the surrounding Subang Jaya area is generally safe, but students are advised to exercise common sense and take safety precautions.
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence and breathalyser tests by the police are common.
  • Common sense rules of safety apply. Be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, touts, walk against the direction of traffic, and avoid deserted areas.

Health precautions

  • Tap water is generally drinkable but it is advisable to drink bottled water whenever possible.
  • Heat exhaustion is rare, but do consume lots of fluids, use a hat and sunscreen.
  • Hawker food is popular in Malaysia, but please exercise care in selecting where to eat.

 

Emergency numbers

  • All type of emergency
    (Police/Ambulance/Fire Brigade - Dial 999
  • From mobile phone - Dial 999 or 112

Monash emergency numbers

  • Monash Hotline : 019-2725859
  • Campus Hotline: 03 55146333 (24-hours)
  • Security Manager: Mr Kim Yoke Eng 012 707 6835