ORIENTATION

GUIDEBOOK
Table of Content

CEO's Welcoming Speech

My Checklist As A New Student

Office Details

Office of The Registrar

Finance & Book Corner

ICT & International Office

Student Affairs /
Accommodation
Student Affairs &
Student Accommodation

CUPAD & Counselling Services Center

Tan Sri Runme Shaw Library

Class Commencement Starter Kit

Where "Ah"?: The Offices

Surroundings

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 CEO's Welcoming Speech

VERITAS VINCIT OMNIA (TRUTH CONQUERS ALL)

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Methodist College Kuala

Dr Chua Ping Yong
Chief Executive Officer
Lumpur (MCKL). You will embark on a thrilling journey of intellectual
exploration that will prepare you for real-life contributions and
experiences. Your classmates, hailing from different parts of Malaysia
and other countries, will broaden your perspectives with their diverse
backgrounds and curious minds. You will learn from expert faculty
members and have access to industry leaders or partner universities.

During your time at MCKL, you will be challenged to delve deeper and discover your hidden potential. You
will have opportunities to participate in external projects or assignments, expanding your horizons beyond
the classroom. MCKL strives to deliver personalised, interactive academic and student life activities rooted in
care, as defined by MCKL's ethos.

Since 1983, MCKL has been providing quality education the best of Methodist traditions, with a proven track
record of academic excellence. Our mission is to nurture a community where excellence, in all its forms, is
celebrated; where individuals come alive to their God-given ability to make a unique difference in the world.
We remain committed to opening doors to greater career opportunities for you. MCKL emphasises our unique
set of Core Values in a new millennial era of the Industrial Revolution (IR) 4.0. It is important to learn and
remember them so you understand your responsibilities, rights, and privileges as an MCKL student.

I look forward to congratulating you upon your programme completion and welcoming you to our proud
alumni network who, through God’s grace, is making a difference in the world. Wishing you the best and
may your time in MCKL be a memorable experience.

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My Checklist As A New Student

Submit photo for my student ID

Receive Offer Letter via email

Submit signed Letter of Acceptance

Receive instruction to activate college email

Activate college email and logged into MS Teams

Attend Orientation Day

Receive Orientation Starter Kit

Register for Orientation Camp (and attend!)

Wear appropriately

Added into STUDENT PORTAL

Pay first semester fees

Download and read Student Handbook

Collect Offer Letter

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 Office Details

Business Hours*
Monday - Friday: 8am to 5pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays,
College & Public Holidays
* Department offices may have varied business hours. You are strongly advised to
call/email the relevant office prior your visitation

Campus Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday: 7am to 10.30pm
Closed on Sundays, College & Public Holidays

MCKL

General Line (Office Hours Only) 03-2274 1851

Course Enquiry & Registration 03-2300 0998

List of Departmental Contacts Click here

EMERGENCY SERVICES

03-7982 4999 (Fixed line)

Brickfields Police Hotline
+6011-3526 5600 (Mobile)

Police, Ambulance, Fire Brigade, 999 (Fixed line)

Civil Defense, Maritime Enforcement 112 (Mobile)

St John’s Ambulance Malaysia

03-3371 5005
(private ambulance service)

Befrienders 03-7627 2929 / 03-7656 8145

CPRC Kebangsaan KK-COVID-19 Enquiries 03-8881 0200 / 0600 / 0700 (Fixed lines)
(8am – 5pm) +6017-842 9454 (WhatsApp)

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 registrar@mckl.edu.my
Office of the Registrar Main Block, Level 1

List Of Services
Issuing offer letter
Issuing verification letter
Issuing academic transcript
Issuing graduation/completion certificate
Certifying academic documents
Managing student records including update student's latest personal information
Managing student scholarships. Refer to https://mckl.edu.my/admission/scholarship-
financial-aid/ for the type of scholarships available at MCKL
Assisting in providing necessary documents for EPF withdrawal

Requests to the Office of the Registrar Submission of Actual Results

1. Please email to registrar@mckl.edu.my for
any request
2. Types of request - Verification Letter for
RapidKL, Academic Transcript, etc.
3. Type of update - Change in Personal
Information (Do include iss@mckl.edu.my if
you're an international student)
4. Use the MCKL email address when
corresponding with us.
Must be done within 7 days after the
release of the results to the Office of the
Registrar
Applicable to those who applied to
MCKL using your FORECAST RESULT.
For international students, please
inform iss@mckl.edu.my as well.

Refer here for the email template ↓

Sample email template:

SUBJECT:
Request for ________________ /
Updating of My Personal Information

Dear Registrar,
I would like to request for _____________ / update my personal information.
Below are my details:
1. Full name as per NRIC/Passport
2. Cohort (Example: CAL2201S1, DECE2108)
3. Student ID number
4. Purpose of your request/update
5.1 Request for a hardcopy OR a scanned copy of the document
5.2 The information to be updated

Thank you.

Regards,
Your full name

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 registrar@mckl.edu.my
Office of the Registrar Main Block, Level 1

Scholarship/Bursary Reimbursement Method

1. Reimbursement (Merit, Excellence, Principal’s, Special Scholarship, etc.)

For Example:

Semester Voucher Condition

Semester 1 Student pays fees in full NA

Voucher 1, worth X% of Semester 1

Semester 2 NA
Tuition Fees

Voucher 2, worth X% of Semester 2

Semester 3 Semester 1 GPA
Tuition Fees

Refund Voucher 3, worth X% of Semester

After Completion Semester 2 GPA
3 Tuition Fees

2. Disbursement (Financial Aid)

For Example:

Semester Voucher Condition

Voucher 1, worth X% of Semester 1

Semester 1 NA
Tuition Fees

Voucher 2, worth X% of Semester 2

Semester 2 Semester 1 GPA
Tuition Fees

Voucher 3, worth X% of Semester 3

Semester 3 Semester 2 GPA
Tuition Fees

After Completion NA NA

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 finance.dept@mckl.edu.my
Finance & Accounts Main Block, Level 1

PAYMENT METHODS (*All proof of payment are to be emailed to the Finance & Accounts)

Bank: Public Bank Berhad

Online Transfer* Account No.: 3-153-4483-00
Account Name: Methodist College Kuala Lumpur

Cash* Accepted at the Finance Department or bank into any Public Bank branch

Cheque must be addressed to "Methodist College Kuala Lumpur"

Cheque
Write your name and contact number on the back of the cheque
Click here to view
a sample of the invoice
Accept Visa and Mastercard
Credit Card
Payment is to be made at the Finance Department

Payment Terms
· As per the Payment Due Date on the Invoice
· A grace period of 4 calendar days from the commencement date of the semester is allowed for the
payment of the semester fees. Fees paid after this date will be subjected to a surcharge of 5% imposed on
the outstanding fees paid after the due date.

Book Corner
bookcorner@mckl.edu.my

Main Block, Level 1

What Can I Buy at Book Corner?

Click here to check out
• Textbooks and Reference Books
• Christian Books
• Lab Coats, Lab Goggles and Lab Manuals
• Stationery
• MCKL Merchandises
• Miscellaneous items
Book Corner Online Store

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 ict@mckl.edu.my
ICT Main Block, Level 2

FOR ALL STUDENTS

ACCESSING CAMPUS WIFI ACTIVATING M365

All students will use the MCKL_Campus SSID.
An access key will be given to you upon joining
the college.
All students will be assigned a Microsoft 365 account.
With this M365 account you will be able to access various
applications for communications and learning. The M365
account is given to you when you first join the college
during orientation.

For late joiners, please directly email to ict@mckl.edu.my using your personal email to
obtain the M365 activation instructions.

iss@mckl.edu.my
International Office Block A, Level 1

FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ADVISORY SERVICES APPLICATION SUPPORT

SERVICES
Having doubts about your status as an international Planning to apply for Student Pass?
student? Not sure if you can renew your student pass? Need assistance to convert from one pass to another?

Email or Meet the International Office

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 Student Affairs student.affairs@mckl.edu.my
accommodation@mckl.edu.my
& Student Accommodation Block A, Level 1

Student Affairs Student Accommodation

List of Services List of Services
Locker Rental Enquiring on accommodation availability
Permit Applications for Facilities, Stall and Poster Checking-in and Checking-out
Lending of Sports Equipment Reporting of equipment fault/damage
Distribution of Student ID (We can help you take the
perfect photo if needed)
Advisory on Student Organisation activities
Lost and Found
Orientation Camp
First Aid

MCKL Feedback MCKL SA Linktree MCKL SA MCKL Students

Channel Site Social Media Accommodation
(Provide us with your concerns, (Permit App. Guidelines, (Check out the latest student (For more details on
commendations and Student Org Calendar, List of happening) rental rates and other
suggestions) Student Org, and more!) information)

@mcklstudentaffairs

CLICK ON THE ICONS OR SCAN THE QR CODE TO ACCESS RELEVANT INFORMATION

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Career, University Placement
uni.placement@mckl.edu.my
alumni@mckl.edu.my

and Alumni Department

career.services@mckl.edu.my
Main Block 1

Click the
icons below

@uniplacement.mckl
University Placement
o University Placement Consultation / Advice
o University Applications Assistance
o University Visits and Information Sessions
o University Information Resources

Alumni Relations

@mcklalumni
o Connecting point of MCKL Alumni with MCKL
o Organizing networking events

Career Services
o Providing internship and career support for MCKL students
o Networking opportunities with industry partners
o Career preparation workshops and trainings

csc@mckl.edu.my
Counselling Services Center Main Block, Level 1

List of Services
o Individual Counselling
@mckl.csc

o Group Counselling
o Support Group
o Peer Supporters (For Students)
To make an appointment
o Mental Health Awareness talks and workshops to see counsellor
o Click here https://mckl.edu.my/campus-life/student-
support-services/ for more info

Via MS Form

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 Tan Sri Runme Shaw Library
library@mckl.edu.my

Main Block, Level 3

For more details,

click below

Opening Monday – Friday : 7.30am – 6.00 pm

Hours Weekend & Public Holidays - CLOSED
Ask Your Librarian
or Email
Borrowing & Returning
Self-service Printing/Photocopy/Scanning
Services Binding
Laminating
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Quiet study area WiFi Access

Carrel Desk IT Corner
Facilities Light reading area Learning Zones
Little Free Library

Loan period can be extended via online or physically

Renewal at the library (terms and conditions apply).
Refer to the Student Handbook or Librarians for
more details.

Open Shelf, Desk Copy and Magazines

RM 0.50 per book/copy per day
Fines Red Spot and Multimedia
RM 1.00 per item per hour

Category Open Shelf Redspot Magazines Multimedia

1 book/ 2
Loan Students
6 books/
2 hours/ magazines/
1 item/
14 days 2 hours
Policies Overnight* 7 days

PrepCAL & 2 books/

N/A N/A N/A
PrepAUSM 14 days
* Overnight loans for Redspot books start at 4.00 pm during weekdays. They must be returned on the following working day before 9.00 am.

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 Class Commencement
Starter Kit
This timetable is for reference only.
Please obtain your official timetable
from your respective program office.

Program, Intake, Class

SUBJECT.CLASS ROOM
(L - Lab Session)

LECTURER NAME
Lab Level Subject

READING ROOM NUMBER 1-3 1 Chemistry

A103 4-5 2 Biology

The Block (1st digit) 6 2 Biology & Physics

(R - Main Block, The Floor that Room number
A - Block A) the room is 7-8 3 Physics
situated

R208

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 Where "Ah"?:
Academic Offices

Cambridge A Level & AUSMAT ADTP

(Main Block, Level 1, R117) (Main Block, Level 1, R110A)

Tertiary Whole Person Education & MPU

(DECE & DSW) (Block A, Level 2, A201)
(Main Block, Level 2, R218B)

Tertiary Tertiary Program Leaders Office

(ACCA, Computing & Business) (Block A, Level 2, A207.1)
(Block A, Level 1, A106)

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 Where "Ah"?:
Administrative Offices
MAIN
BLOCK

Finance & Accounts, Level 1 Book Corner, Level 1, R116

Counseling Services Career, University Placement and Office of The Registrar,

Center, Level 1, R110 Alumni Department, Level 1, R102 Level 1, R101

Enrolment and Admissions Examinations, Level 2, R203 ICT, Level 2,

& Reception, Level 1, R112 R215

Library, Level 3, R314 Muslim Prayer Rooms,

Level 3

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 Where "Ah"?:
Administrative Offices
BLOCK A
Level 1

Student Affairs & First Aid Room, A105A

Student Accommodation,
A105

Pit Stop Pit Stop

International Office, A111

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 Surroundings
MTR

ABC mamak

foods
ABC Mamak (best mamak nearby)
MTR (masala dosa - must try)
Lawanya Food Corner (roadside Indian mixed rice stall)
Domino’s Pizza
Annalakshmi (Indian food buffet or pay as you wish)
Yarl (Indian food)
Moghul Mahal (Indian food)

Non-Halal:
Makan La (pork noodles)
Restoran Happy (best pan mee & curry mee near mckl) Lawa
nya
Moneys Corner Kopitiam (every stall is amazing)
lakshmi
Char Kuey Teow (roadside stall along MCKL to Nu Sentral) Anna

Wantan Mee (pink roadside stall close to Restoran Happy)

Restoran Happy orner Recommendati

ys C
Mone ons!

food
western

Sarawak Vietnamese
mee food

Night-time highlights:
Claypot Chicken Rice (next to char kuey teow stall)
Z Cafe (Arabian and western food)
Family
Mart - matc
ha latt

convenience stores e

99 Speedmart (cheaper than other places)

KK Mart
7 Eleven
Family Mart (located in Nu Sentral)

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 Surroundings
Surroundings

snacks & desserts

Ais Kacang (next to char kuey teow stall)
Pisang Goreng & Taufufa (during lunchtime, in front of Makanla)
Fruit Stall (in front of Restoran Happy)
Malay Keropok Stall (in front of crossroad to nu sentral)
Curry Puff (roadside stall along Makanla towards Restoran Happy)

g Stall - fried
nian gao Taufufa Stall - Keropok Lekor
Pisang Goren l-
Soy Milk & Herb
al Jelly Malay Stal

places accessible by train

Kelana Jaya LRT: Bunn C
hoon D
im Sum, C
hinato
Mid Valley Megamall and The Gardens (Abdullah Hukum) wn

Chinatown (Pasar Seni)

Suria KLCC (KLCC)
Kajang MRT:
Chinatown (Pasar Seni)
1 Utama (Bandar Utama)
MyTown & Ikea Cheras (Cochrane) a t ch a, C h inatown
iko N e k o M
N
Sunway Velocity Mall & Aeon Maluri (Maluri)
Leisure Mall Cheras (Taman Mutiara)
Pavilion, Lot 10 & Sungei Wang (Bukit Bintang)
Monorail:
Chinatown (Maharajalela)
Lalaport (Hang Tuah)
Times Square (Imbi) Mitsuya
do Rame as
Pavilion, Lot 10 & Sungei Wang (Bukit Bintang) n, Lot 10 Ikea Cher

check out @mcklfoodiaries on instagram for more tasty recommendations!

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 Surroundings
Surroundings

Getting to MCKL via Trains

LRT & KTM:
Exit at the KL Sentral station, then take a
10-minute walk toward MCKL
KL Sentral LRT station on the
KL MONORAIL: Kelana Jaya line. Accessible
to NU Sentral shopping mall.
Exit at the Tun Sambanthan station, then
take a 2-minute walk toward MCKL

MRT:
Exit at the Muzium Negara station, then
take a 12-15 minute walk towards MCKL

KL Sentral KTM station.

(video tours coming soon!) Accessible to NU Sentral
shopping mall.

Connecting section to Muzium

Negara MRT station, Tun Sambanthan Monorail
via KL Sentral station, interchange stations
at selected LRT stations on the
Ampang and Sri Petaling lines

Click below to find out the available Rapid

KL train routes across the Klang Valley.

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