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Developing a database on Climate Science expert and Climate-interested journalist to serve as a networking space in order to convey the climate change messages more effectively

A/Prof David Holmes presents at a workshop organised by the MCCCRH Malaysia Node, May 2022

The node’s inaugural project is a survey of Malaysians' attitudes towards climate change and their sources of information about climate change. To establish a baseline understanding of Malaysians' attitudes towards climate change and climate change news. This is important for effective communication of climate change and its impacts.

Malaysia National Survey on Climate Change Concern, Behaviour, And Media Attitude

This research was conducted in Malaysia. The report documents the findings of a survey of 1063 Malaysians. The aim of the study was to understand levels of concern and action on climate change in Malaysia.

It is the first time a survey as such has been conducted in Malaysia to gauge insight into:

policy support, belief and motivation
individual action and willingness to change
media preference and trust
Malaysian response to climate change and climate change policy.

The survey provides strong national and regional level snapshots relevant to a range of policy areas and establishes a baseline for future comparisons of community attitudes to climate change.

Read the report

Highlighting a unique partnership between the Monash Climate Change Communication Research Hub Malaysia Node (MCCCRH) at Monash University Malaysia and IDEAS School, a refugee school in Kuala Lumpur. Together, they’re fostering climate literacy and awareness among children in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, MCCCRH has supported the development of the Climate Action Module at IDEAS School. As IDEAS prepares to move to a larger campus, students in this video share their climate insights and the eco-friendly initiatives their new school is adopting. This inspiring journey was also featured at COP29 during the session "Advancing Climate Literacy to Shape Sustainable Healthcare". Co-organised by MCCCRH and global partners, the session emphasised the importance of integrating climate literacy from childhood through adulthood and into professional fields like sustainable healthcare. Credits Edited, produced, and directed by Khoo Mei Xiao and Pang Guo Liang, Monash University Malaysia, Class of 2024.

What is GPA at Monash?

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GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale from your grades rather than your marks: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.0, Credit 2.0, Pass 1.0, Near pass 0.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 0.3, Withdrawn fail 0.0. Some results, such as SFR and NE, are not counted. Your GPA is shown in WES and on your transcript. Malaysia also uses a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) with different values: High Distinction 4.0, Distinction 3.67, Credit 2.85, Pass 2.15, Near pass 1.7, Fail and Hurdle fail 1.15, Withdrawn fail 0.0. It is not on your academic record, so you request a CGPA letter.

How do I withdraw from a unit?

Australia: withdraw through WES while enrolment changes are open. Before the census date there is no fee and no record; after it, you keep the fee liability and the unit shows as a withdrawal. If you are on a student visa you have study load requirements to maintain: Monash's study load page says you can reduce your load only in compassionate or compelling circumstances, unless you are in your final year and will finish within the time on your CoE. Malaysia: after the census date a withdrawn unit shows as WD-LATE or WD-FAIL, and the date you withdraw can affect fee refunds and your academic record. The last day to withdraw without academic penalty is before the WD-LATE date ends; the dates are in Monash Malaysia's Principal Dates. With a Student Pass, going below 24 credit points a semester is an underload: it needs approval, it can never go below 18 credit points, and below 18 you have to apply for intermission.

How many hours can I work on a student visa?

The rules are each country's, not Monash's, and they are different. Australia: work rights for student visa holders are set by the Australian Government, and the cap has changed several times in recent years. Monash's page links to the current Department of Home Affairs conditions - always confirm the number there before relying on it. Malaysia: with a Student Pass you may work only during semester breaks or public holidays of more than seven days, and for no more than 20 hours a week, at restaurants, petrol kiosks, mini markets or hotels; the page lists jobs that are not allowed. Every job has to be approved by the Immigration Department: you apply through the International Student Pass office and must be there in person when the application is submitted.