Student Health and Safety
Your health and safety is very important to us. The University of Reading Malaysia has a Safety and Health Services section which is dedicated to reducing injuries, accidents and ill-health arising and in ensuring compliance with legislation. It provides high quality information and training to staff and supports the management of safety and health in all the University's activities.
Please Take Note of the Following Advice
Fire
If you hear the fire alarm, follow the instructions and leave the building by the nearest exit. If you discover a fire, inform a member of staff and leave the building immediately. Fire drills will be held from time to time. All students and staff are required to meet at the Assembly Points and wait for further instructions. Emergency routes and maps can be found at all staircase walls.
First Aid
If you require emergency assistance at any time, please alert a member of staff. Various members of staff from each section are First Aid trained and will be able to help.
Contagious / Infectious Diseases
If a registered medical doctor has certified that you have contracted an infectious or contagious disease, you must immediately notify your academic tutor or Student Services via phone or email. You will not be permitted to attend any classes until you have submitted to us written advice from a registered medical doctor, with consent for you to do so.
Smoking and Alcohol
Under Malaysian law, smoking is prohibited in all air-conditioned public buildings. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited on campus. A designated smoking area is located at the Lower Ground Floor (entrance from South Block).
Health and Well-being Centre
Our Health and Well-being Centre provides support services for students who could benefit from counselling services. Please talk to the Student Services Helpdesk for more information.
Community & Safety
Your safety is very important to us and students are encouraged to look out for one another. The following are some tips on staying safe on campus and within the community.
Health
Feeling ill
The nearest government hospital is Hospital Sultanah Aminah at Danga Bay (a 20 minute drive from campus).
There are two private hospitals in Iskandar Puteri:
- Gleneagles Hospital Medini
General Line: +60 (7) 560 1000
A&E: +60 (7) 560 1111 - Columbia Asia
General Line: +60 (7) 233 9999
First Aid
If you have an accident, require first aid or other emergency assistance, please alert a member of staff.
Personal Safety
Social networks
Think carefully about the personal details you share when using social media.
Taxis
Don’t get into unlicensed taxis
Going Out at Night
When going out at night, we recommend you travel in pairs or groups and let people know where you are going.
Police
If you need to contact the police, call 999 or contact Anjung Nusajaya Police Station on +60 (7) 510 3222
Protecting your Property
Emergency numbers
Make sure you get clued up and log emergency numbers in your phone. Security at UoRM can be reached by calling +60 (7) 268 06301
Earphones
If wearing earphones, please be cautious when crossing roads and consider your surroundings.
Be considerate
Wherever you go, be conscious of your surroundings and think about what is going on around you. Look out for cars, bikes and people.
Smoking/vaping
Do not smoke or vape on campus. Please be aware that vaping is banned in the state of Johor.
Taking Care
Are you a driver?
If you are driving, please keep to the speed limit, which is 30kph on campus. Lock your vehicles before leaving them.
Or a pedestrian?
Watch out for vehicles, in particular when you are crossing roads. Be aware there may be cars coming up behind you.
Fire Safety
Fire Alarms
Always evacuate in the event of a fire alarm. Do not attempt to fight a fire.
Escape routes
Keep fire exits clear and fire doors shut.
Open flames
Do not use candles or incense at any time on campus or in any of the EduCity facilities.
