1) its better if you bring so. here i quote from VFS-uk-my (http://www.vfs-uk-my.com/where.aspx)

"Due to the standard of health care here in Malaysia we do not insist on a formal medical check before an entry clearance is issued. However, Paragraph 36 of the UK Immigration Rules states that on arrival in the UK any person who intends to remain for more than 6 months should normally be referred to the Port Medical Inspector for a medical examination (queues can be long ). Additionally, an ECO has discretion to refer any other person for an examination if necessary.
If you intend to stay more than 6 months you may therefore wish to have a medical check-up shortly before you travel and carry the examination results and a chest X-ray with you. "

2) Not sure bout this. some one else might answer for you.

3) you can bring knife or other sharp materials as long as its in ur check in luggage. you MUST NOT bring them in your hand carry luggage or in ur pocket.

4) I think its fine. but better check with the others

1. don't take things for granted. get an x-ray at least, which cost you for less than rm20 only.

2. depends, from length of course + 1 month up to 4 months max.

3. yes you can. never in hand carry luggage.

4. better not. copyright issue has been huge in this country. anything copied beyond 5 pages w/o authority can be considered as copyright infringement. there should be problem of bringing it in, but you will be embarrassed to use pirated copy in front of your coursemate/friend. (just my opinion)

it's easier for u to come over here and tune ur bio clock here. one of the easiest way is to resist from sleeping the day after arriving. just sleep throughout the flight.

I usually wouldn't feel the effect of jet-lag when I go over to UK.
Will feel the jet-lag only when I come back to Malaysia from UK. So I guess you shouldn't worry too much about that.
My advice is.. go over there, have a looooong sleep, then u'll be fine

AER is as explained by geminist. you interest deposited monthly will be %AER x money / 12 months.

gross AER is what you get if you dont have to pay tax (not working). nett is after tax if you have to pay tax (working).

mini Cash ISA has quite a good interest rate. or even a typical online saver has abt 4-5% AER. or try saving account from small building society, e.g. post office, they have slightly higher rate than high street banks.
it is fine. even if they doubt those are dvds with copyrighted material, you can just ask them to checked the content. but just tell them they are blank dvds.

really? i have online saver with HSBC, a year ago it was abt 5.8% AER (gross) but abt 5% AER now (don't remember if that is gross or nett). with no subscription fees or whatsoever, but a free basic account.

well HSBC msia and UK has some differences in account types.

a typical online saver can get you 5.25% AER if you have not withdraw the money, or abt 2.5% if you have withdrawn some for that month.

mobile phone? it is more worthy to get a mobile phone in uk, if you can afford a pay monthly/contract phone in uk. if think you have gbp30 to spare monthly for 12-18 months and going to make use of the inclusive minutes or text messages, it is worth it, in addition you will get a free decent phones.

but if dont use a phone much, a prepay would keep you going contact-able. and with prepay in uk, you dont have to reload monthly to be able to use it monthly. as long as there is money in your prepay phone, you will be able to make a call out.

*quick reply before i dash off to pick up dad from klia*
just bring a phone which you already have from home. i mean, u probably use one now, right? just bring that one. then u dont have to worry bout getting a phone in uk. prepaid sim cards are easy to get. much easier and cheaper than a phone (duh)
*gone*

if you have an extra phone in msia atm, just bring it over. saving you the money of getting a new one. if you fancy a mid-high range mobile phone, get it in msia, as it is cheaper.

a prepay low end mobile phone can be cheap in UK, but as cheap as well with more selection in malaysia.

really? i have online saver with HSBC, a year ago it was abt 5.8% AER (gross) but abt 5.25% AER now. with no subscription fees or whatsoever.

just double checked again. yes it is still there for new application.

online bonus saver it is: http://www.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/personal/savings...-Gmdo:11j77hvaa

you cant fold it but you can roll it up and put into hand luggage.
international student is allowed only passport account with HSBC for start.

Why do you want to rely on tips?  If you attend your lectures and study well enough, you usually get pretty good grades.  We complain about the complacency and all the bad things about education system in Malaysia, so now it's a time to not bring that with you.

Also, I would be happier to take exams in the UK because you are graded with what you say, not what the lecturer says.  As I have mentioned again, you are free to present your points and you are graded by understanding, not by you being able to perfectly duplicate something.  Obviously the universal rule of 1 + 1 = 2 still applies, i.e. something only has one answer. 

You have these sort of people all around the world, just pick your group mates wisely.  Taking things in a relaxing way doesn't necessary means they don't produce any good results though.

It is not that they are strict in giving marks, but more standardised in giving marks.

They give tips as well if you are lucky, but kinda like, this lecturer A will sets two questions and lecturer B will sets 1 question and bla bla bla.

I am very agree with geminist opinion, doing things slow doesn't mean they aren't efficient and effective. and if you are to meet such group of people, it gives you the chance to practice your skills in leadership and presenting points well.

I'm sure it will be an interesting experience.  Don't worry too much about catching up etc because you'll end up creating a lot of unnecessary worries.  If you have any problems, you are free to discuss them with your lecturer or ask any questions, they don't shun questions but instead, they welcome it. 
If you're coming around this month, don't worry about winter clothing, just have a few jumper with you.  Buy your winter clothing here as they are much much more cheaper.

If you're coming around this month, don't worry about winter clothing, just have a few jumper with you.  Buy your winter clothing here as they are much much more cheaper.