Welcome To Flamingo International College

CLIMATE:

Malaysia has a tropical climate with two monsoon seasons.

The NW Monsoon from October to February and the SW Monsoon from April to October with squalls and thunderstorms common. Average annual precipitation for West Malaysia is 2,540 mm (100 inches) and for East Malaysia it is 4,420 mm (150 inches).

Humidity is high all year round and average temperature ranges for Kuala Lumpur are from 22 to 32 degrees Celsius (72 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit) all year round while in the mountains the average temperature ranges are from 13 to 27 degrees Celsius (55 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit).

CURRENCY

The official currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM) divided into 100 Sen.

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WELCOME TO FLAMINGO INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE

FIC has more than 800 students and of these over 200 come from overseas, creating a dynamic and vibrant international community on campus.

ABOUT MALAYSIA

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with an elected federal parliamentary government. The country is comprised of thirteen states, eleven on the Malayan Peninsula and two, Sabah and Sarawak, on the island of Borneo. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur. Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country of 25 million people. Malays form the predominant ethnic group. The two other large ethnic groups in Malaysia are Chinese and Indians. Islam is the national religion. Bahasa Malaysia is the official language although English is widely spoken.

Malaysia consists of two geographical segments. (1.) West Malaysia, the southern third of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia and (2.) East Malaysia which occupies the northern quarter of the island of Borneo. West Malaysia is bound by Thailand to the north, the South China Sea to the east, Singapore to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west. East Malaysia is bound by Indonesia to the south, the South China Sea to the west and north, and the Sulu Sea to the northeast. The enclave of Brunei is located in the northern region of East Malaysia.

Cultures have been meeting and mixing in Malaysia since the very beginning of its history. More than fifteen hundred years ago a Malay kingdom in Bujang Valley welcomed traders from China and India. With the arrival of gold and silks, Buddhism and Hinduism also came to Malaysia. A thousand years later, Arab traders arrived in Malacca and brought with them the principles and practices of Islam. By the time the Portuguese arrived in Malaysia, the empire that they encountered was more cosmopolitan than their own.

Malaysia's cultural mosaic is marked by many different cultures, but several in particular have had especially lasting influence on the country. Chief among these is the ancient Malay culture, and the cultures of Malaysia's two most prominent trading partners throughout history--the Chinese, and the Indians. These three groups are joined by a dizzying array of indigenous tribes, many of which live in the forests and coastal areas of Borneo. Although each of these cultures has vigorously maintained its traditions and community structures, they have also blended together to create contemporary Malaysia's uniquely diverse heritage.

LIVING EXPENSES

The average cost of living and studying at Flamingo International College is about RM1,000 per month (USD 1 = RM3.45). The cost of living may vary according to the individual student's preferred lifestyle.

FIC offers various choices of accommodation to our local and international students. The FIFE hostels offer value-for-money accommodation at about RM300+ per month. There are plenty other private accommodation that international students could select from and the

rent varies between RM250 to over RM1000 for a fully furnished air-conditioned condominium.

International students are advised to set aside about RM600 per month for food and basic amenities. Malaysia is known as a food haven. Students expect to pay between RM3.50 for a simple meal to RM10.00 for a full set-meal.

Transport: Budget about RM80 - RM100 per month for bus and light rail transit (LRT) fare per month.