{"id":136279,"date":"2025-04-21T16:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/project\/international\/penang\/2024-2"},"modified":"2025-04-21T16:42:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T07:42:02","slug":"2024-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consortium.or.jp\/en\/project\/international\/penang\/2024-2","title":{"rendered":"FY2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Capacity has been reached”<\/span><\/span>Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training”<\/span> updated at noon on 11\/27<\/span>
<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>Click here for the video of the first briefing\u2192<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong>Video of the briefing on October 16<\/a><\/span>
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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.
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Features of this training<\/span><\/strong>
\u2605<\/span> At Universiti Sains Malaysia, students will attend lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students and deepen exchanges with local students.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.
\u2605<\/span> 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.<\/p>\n

Recommended for people like this<\/span><\/strong>
\u25c6 People who want to make friends abroad
\u25c6 People who want to experience different cultures by experiencing Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history
\u25c6 Those who are not confident in their English proficiency, but want to use English to converse and interact with local students
\u25c6 People who want to visit local Japanese companies
\u25c6 Those who are new to overseas training (We will conduct pre- and post-training!) \uff09
\u25c7 If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!
\u25c7 Those who are in the graduation year who are thinking of going overseas as a graduation trip are also OK!<\/p>\n

Highlights of Penang<\/span><\/strong>
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.<\/p>\n

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Re:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u3000March 2, 2025 (Sun) ~ March 11, 2025 (Tue) 8 nights 10 days Kansai International Airport departure with Malaysia Airlines<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u3000<\/span>300,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including accommodation, training fee, air ticket, fuel surcharge, airport tax)
<\/span><\/strong>*Airport taxes are subject to change, so please finalize the fare at the end of December and pay the balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Training Location:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Universiti Universiti Universiti Universit<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Where to stay:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Target:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Students enrolled in a member university of the University Consortium Kyoto (including students in the year of graduation)
<\/span>\u30fbUniversity and graduate students
\u30fbJunior college students<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Additional Capacity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u30001<\/span><\/strong> person (first-come, first-served basis)<\/strong><\/span> * If the capacity is reached, you will be on the waiting list. <\/span><\/strong><\/del>\u3000<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Minimum Organizers<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Deadline:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Closed by noon on Wednesday, November 27, 2024<\/span><\/strong><\/del> <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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How to apply:<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Please apply from the application button above. Please transfer the application fee by Wednesday, December 4th. <\/strong>Details<\/span><\/span> will be<\/span> announced later.<\/del>
* Since the start time of training is approaching, cancellation after application is not possible *<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Main training<\/strong> contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u30fbAttending lectures in English at Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students
* 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.<\/span><\/strong>
\u30fbVisits to local Japanese companies, social gatherings with local employees, and factory tours
\u30fbA program that allows you to explore world cultural heritage sites and experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society
\u30fbWe will hold a total of 5 pre- and post-training sessions on November 20, December 18, 1\/15\/, 2\/19, and 3\/19. (Online participation available 17:30-19:30)
<\/span><\/strong>(*The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan will hold an online seminar on safety management measures from 16:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday, January 22.) <\/strong><\/span>\uff09<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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* About overseas travel insurance<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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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.
AIG Damages: https:\/\/travel.aig.co.jp\/<\/a>
AIG Support: https:\/\/travel.aig.co.jp\/ota\/service<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u3010Organizer<\/strong>\u3011<\/strong> University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department \u3010Travel Agency\u3011HIS Educational Travel Office No. 2
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span>\u3010Itinerary\u3011<\/span>
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Update<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/strong>
\n Time<\/td>\n		 Schedule<\/strong><\/td>\nFood<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 2 (Sun)<\/td>\n\n

07:30
09:55
15:55
19:00
20:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Meet at Kansai Airport
\u2708 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 \ud83d\ude8c <\/span>\u3000<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Morning: \u00d7
Lunch: In-flight meal
Evening: \u00d7
(Snacks on board)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

March 3 (Mon)<\/td>\n\n

09:00
09:30
10:30
12:00
<\/span>14:00
<\/span>16:00<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy)
Universiti Sains Malaysia (Universiti Universiti Universiti) Campus Tour
<\/span>Lecture on Geography and History of Malaysia and Refugee Studies
<\/span>Lunch at a restaurant
Explore the city of Penang and visit the city hall, tourist office, and more
To the hotel \u3010Stay in Penang\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u3007
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 4 (Tue)<\/td>\n\n

09:00<\/p>\n

12:00
14:00
17:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c 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 \u3010Stay in Penang\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u3007
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 5 (Wed)<\/td>\n08:30<\/p>\n

12:00
13:00
18:30<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c Departing by private car Georgetown tour (multi-ethnic, multicultural, and historical training) with \u2605 bilingual guide (Penang Hill, Street Art, Babagnyonya Mansion, Kranjeti)
Lunch at a restaurant on the way
Explore Georgetown with a group
To the hotel \u3010Stay in Penang\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u3007
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday, March 6<\/td>\n\n

09:00
10:00
12:00
15:30
16:00
17:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c 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)
<\/span>To the hotel by private car \u3010Stay in Penang\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u3007
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 7 (Fri)<\/td>\n\n

09:00
10:00
12:00
14:00
16:00<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c 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
<\/span>To the hotel \u3010Stay in Penang\u3011<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u3007
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saturday, March 8<\/td>\n<\/td>\n\n

Self-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Morning: \u3007
Day: \u00d7
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 9 (Sun)<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSelf-Improvement Day
Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Exploration [Stay in Penang]<\/span><\/td>\n		Morning: \u3007
Day: \u00d7
Evening: \u00d7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
March 10 (Mon)<\/td>\n\n

09:00<\/p>\n

12:00
14:00
17:30
20:35
21:35
22:40<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\ud83d\ude8c Departure by private car
Final presentation by Japan students and presentation of certificates of completion (accompanied by buddies)
(Lunch at the university area)
\ud83d\ude8c Tour of Penang Island by private car (dinner at the food court)
\ud83d\ude8c Take a private car to the airport
<\/span>From Penang Airport
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Airport and layover
From Kuala Lumpur Airport [Overnight stay]<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Morning: \u3007
Day: \u00d7
Evening: \u00d7 (in-flight snacks)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

March 11 (Tue)<\/td>\n05:40<\/td>\n\n

Arrival at Kansai Airport, dismissal after customs clearance ~Thank you for your hard work~<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Morning: In-flight meal<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on local circumstances.<\/strong>
[About optional tours]<\/strong>
\u2605<\/span><\/span>World Heritage Penang City Tour:<\/span>https:\/\/activities.his-j.com\/<\/wbr>TourLeaf\/PEN0073\/<\/a>
<\/span>\u2605 Penang Hill and Kek Lok Si Temple:<\/span>https:\/\/activities.his-j.com\/<\/wbr>TourLeaf\/PEN0078\/<\/a>
<\/span>\u2605 Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (<\/wbr>Trishaw Ride Included):<\/span>https:\/\/activities.his-j.com\/<\/wbr>TourLeaf\/PEN0077\/<\/a>
* In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.<\/p>\n

<\/strong><\/span><\/span>* If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the address below.
<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u25c6<\/span><\/span>Contact\u25c6 <\/span><\/span>
<\/strong>[University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department, Murono, Tsuruyama, Kawachi]
\u3012600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
<\/span>Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
<\/span>Email: kokusai\u25a0consortium.or.jp (Please change \u25a0 to @.) \uff09<\/span><\/p>\n

\u300aClick here for information on Penang\u300b<\/span><\/span>
\u25c6Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL:\u3000https:\/\/www.usm.my\/<\/a>
<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u25c6USM Campus Tour 2020 (English explanation video at USM)
URL\uff1a https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo<\/a>
<\/span><\/span><\/strong>\u25c6CEMACS (Marine Research Center) https:\/\/youtu.be\/uWkZKa8ei9E<\/a>
\u25c6Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL:\u3000https:\/\/www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp\/area\/penang_01.html<\/a>
\u25c6 Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https:\/\/www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp\/pamphlet\/index.html<\/a>
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