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What to Expect in Malaysia?Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia’s top travel destinations, possessing an endless range of attractions and activities that cater for the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover. Malaysia is well known for Multiculturalism, which has not only made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise, but also made Malaysia home to hundreds of colourful festivals. As a people, Malaysians are very warm and friendly. Geographically, Malaysia is as diverse as its culture. Let’s explore the variety of cultures in Malaysia.

Famous attractions of Kuala lumpur:

1. KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE (KLCC)Located in the KL city centre, the Petronas Twin Towers’ architecture is Islamic-inspired and the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas Company and other offices. Petronas Twin Towers has two identical 88-storey buildings whereby both towers are joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58 metre-long, double-decker Skybridge.

Things to do:a. Visit Lake Symphony at the KLCC Parkb. Check out the city views from the Skybridgec. Stroll through the Petronas Art Galleryd. Learn about marine life from Malaysia and around the world at Aquaria KLCC

2. CENTRAL MARKETBuilt in 1928, the Central Market, also known as Pasar Seni is just a short walk away from Petaling Street, along Jalan Hang Kasturi. The focus for the city’s artistic community, inside the building is a warren of boutiques, handicraft and souvenir stalls with traders selling local merchandise such as authentic Malaysian batik prints and more.

Things to do:a. Explore the world of Malaysian arts and craftsb. Shop! Shop! Shop!

Highlights: Arch Collection, Actop Craft, Asli Craft, Borneo Pearls, Cute Fish Spa, Dodo Art & Craft, Fine Batik, House of Silver, Kheng’s Antique and Collectible, Success Portrait, Suria Portrait Centre and Swartz Creation.

3. BATU CAVESBatu Caves is a limestone hill comprising of three major caves and a number of smaller ones. This 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside and around the main caves and visited by people from all over the world throughout the year. Incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.

Things to do:a. Climb 272 steps and explore the caveb. Experience and witness Indian culture and Hindu rituals

4. SULTAN ABDUL SAMAD BUILDINGConstructed entirely of brick, the Sultan Abdul Samad building features strong gothic, western and Morrish-style influences with an imposing porch, graceful arches, curved colonnades topped with shiny copper cupolas and a domineering 41.2m-high clock tower. It is frequently seen as the backdrop for Malaysia’s annual Independence Day parades, which takes place at Dataran Merdeka.

Things to do:a. Take in the sights and soundsb. Learn about Malaysian history

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITYSUMMER PROGRAMME“Discover the diverse cultures of Malaysia”

IntroductionTaylor's University is a member of the Taylor's Education Group. It has become one of Malaysia's most successful and reputable private higher education institutions. Taylor's has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of comprehensive study options, inspiring curriculum and teaching methods, progressive partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, state-of-the-art facilities.

This publication contains information, which is current as of August 2016. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or the timelines of the information.Taylor’s University does its best to ensure that the information contained herein is accurate, but reserves the right to change any information described in this leaflet without notice.Readers are responsible for verifying information that pertains to them by contacting the university.

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

SUMMER PROGRAMME - Life Changing and Enriching Experience!

• 8 January 2017 (Sun) - 21 January 2017 (Sat)

• 6 August 2017 (Sun) - 19 August 2017 (Sat)

SCHOOL OF BIOSCIENCES• Biodiversity and Culture of Malaysia

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY• Practices of Pharmacy in Malaysia

TAYLOR’S BUSINESS SCHOOL• Business and Entrepreneurship• Service Learning and Social Entrepreneurship (Malaysia and Thailand)• Service Learning and Social Entrepreneurship in Malaysia

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION• Malaysia Mass Media Mastery (4M)

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND IT• Mobile Apps Development

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING• Project Based Engineering Design: Build Your Own Race Car• Project Based Engineering Design: Build Your Line Tracking RoboCar• Build a Sustainable Home: Humanitarian in Engineering Programme

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES• Malaysia Cultural Studies• Taylor’s University American Degree Transfer Program

TAYLOR’S LAW SCHOOL• Malaysian Legal System

THE DESIGN SCHOOL• Ethnographic Exploration of the Food and Visual Arts

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY, TOURISM AND CULINARY ARTS• Sustainable Tourism and Biodiversity• Fundamentals of Hotel and Restaurant Techniques• MICE and Tourism Business in ASEAN• Malaysian Food Heritage• Restaurant and Culinary Operations• Malaysian Tourism Destination• Festivals in Southeast Asia• Arts and Culture of Malaysian Cuisine

TAYLOR’S CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES• English Language and Malaysian Culture

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/ TAYLOR’S CENTRE FOR LANGUAGES• e-Learning in Teaching

SCHOOL OF ARHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGN• Mapping the Malaysian Cities• Food and Architecture: The Asian Experience