It is important that the University holds-up to date and accurate records for you.
If you change your home address, phone number, and email address or any other personal details, please ensure to inform the University immediately. This helps the University to contact you in case of any emergencies and also to convey important updates, reminders or messages on Malaysian authorities’ requirements.
It is also advisable to update your respective Embassy / High Commission Office in allowing them to trace you in case of emergencies and to provide necessary assistance when you are in trouble.
Be extra careful in high-risk areas, and avoid going out late at night. It is advisable to travel together in groups.
DO NOT carry a large amount of money and do not flaunt your expensive belongings such as pieces of jewelry, cameras, watches, phones, and computers.
In a real emergency encounter, the first point of contact would be the APU Immigration Services Office. For security, Police or Safety Related Issues, please contact 017-238 1300 (7.00 p.m to 7.00 a.m) or 017-379 1700 (7.00 a.m to 7.00 p.m on Weekends & Public Holidays) Please save these numbers or have these numbers with you at all times.
999 – Malaysian EMERGENCY number for police, ambulance, fire stations, and civil defense rescue units.
WARNING: Under section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the penalty for misuse of the communication network is a fine of RM 50,000.00 or one year jail or both