Guys,

pick up the phone and call them up already.

Pick up the phone, punch the number, quote your application number, ask. In fact doing it twice a week won't be too much I think, it gives them pressure (if they can feel it) and speeds up application processing (hopefully) 

Don't resort to emailing, I tried a few times and the fastest time they give me a reply (which I still think is some customized generated respond coz it's awfully short) is 4 days.

Don't just sit there and wait, taking the initiative is part of being a Uni student. There will be a lot of applications since September is the main intake for all programmes. Surely you do not want to risk yours and get placed in some 4th or 5th choice right? 

And Sara, off campus accommodation is about 2-3km away from the campus.

Here's a detailed layout of the whole TTS area.



http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/1391/layoutfull.jpg

You're an international student? WELCOME TO MALAYSIA IN ADVANCE!   And sry for being tactless earlier, I thought you were those Malaysian students who are reluctant to call Accommodation and choose to post here instead. 

And trust me, I am just as excited as you are, even tho I'm a Malaysian student.

Hello guys. It looks like I'll be joining UNMC in September. I have already been informed about my unconditional offer and had the registration dates emailed to me.

My main concern right now is accommodation. Since I'm a foreigner, I usually get along with other people from overseas easily. I would like to start it that way. Does anyone know where most foreigners especially Iranians, Europeans, etc stay at. Is it the on campus or off campus? Where abouts?

Thank you.

I'm Iranian/Turkish. Going to do foundation in business. 
where are you from? Malaysian?

that's cool. good to know I won't be the only middle-eastern in foundation.   

I think the best thing to do for accommodation for me is to get on-campus for a month, meet new people, and see how it goes. I wanted the housing option but I don't want to end up with people who might be annoying.

not yet. I'll probably do it by this upcoming week.
should probably hurry on that in case it gets filled up. lol

Yeah I want to have the single ensuite bathroom too.

By the way, it seems quite weird how long it's been they haven't replied to you. I assume you have emailed them about it?

PS: I just emailed it.

Haha I hope not.. 

well I'm good with that. I'm already in Malaysia and sent the visa app to them. (living in relatives house atm)
if you continue to have problems with not receiving a reply on your room and difficulties calling them, I could help since I'm already here if you want. lol

No problem.

Yeah I have. lol yeah it really is middle of nowhere. I like the campus. Very modern looking compared to the other universities in Malaysia. It has an okay library and good sporting facilities. There's this nice running track around this mini lake/park. You see it right when you enter the university gate before the buildings. I didn't have much time to check the canteen and other things.

This is how the new generation of people are turning up to be in middle east nowadays despite of the Islamic laws especially with the likes of Iranians, Turkish, Lebanese, etc. Not everyone but majority of this young generation I'd say.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks he should be barred from teaching. Man he is the reason why we hated EM1. He is my personal tutor summore, and half of the time during tutorials I have to guess what he's talking about.

@alex, if you do Mech Eng he'll be teaching you Dynamics. He's known in my class for excessively twisting the flexible mic, creating undesirable noise that is broadcast thru the speakers. Also we can hardly decipher what he is talking about due to his thick accents.

I think you will need the Orignal Copy for verification purpose, why not call up Admission and tell them about your situation?

I'm worried I won't get the single ensuite room. privacy is important to me 

haha typical.
They told me they would get back to me next week on Friday so I called them on Monday and I think I angered the lady on the line
I'm going to call again by end of week probably.

given the fact that u r still 17 and an international student u may stand a chance...... a friend of mine he's 19, from pakistan.... he applied early in july and still didn't get the single ensuite bathroom... he had to settle for the single shared bathroom in 5 room flat..... it's all a matter of luck so  

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Added on August 24, 2011, 2:58 am
sharing bathroom with a person....... mmm.... not so bad!!!
sharing bathroom with a person who by some chance turns out to be extremely gross........ mmm .....  screwed!!! 

But inter bank withdrawal charges is only RM1............