NOTICE TO ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Revised Visa Renewal Fees Effective 1st July 2025

Adeline Chiang Chi Yie

Dear Students,

Please be informed that, effective 15th August 2026, the visa renewal fee has been revised following an upgrade to the Premium Medical Insurance coverage.

The enhanced insurance plan (PREMIUM) now provides RM50,000 for hospitalisation and RM1,250 for outpatient treatment with no co-payment, offering significantly improved medical protection and greater financial support in the event of illness or emergencies during your stay in Malaysia.

The new visa renewal fee payable by students will be as follows:

DURATION RENEWAL (A) RENEWAL (B) RENEWAL (C) RENEWAL (D)
Twelve (12) weeks or more prior to expiry (Standard Fees – Early Applications) Between eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks prior to expiry Between seven (7) to eight (8) weeks prior to expiry Less than seven (7) weeks prior to expiry but no later than six (6) weeks prior to expiry
Seven (7) – 12 Months Renewal RM 1240 RM 1320 RM 1410 RM 1580
Three (3) – Six (6) Months Renewal RM 1000 RM 1080 RM 1170 RM 1340

Students who submitted their visa renewal applications before 15 August 2026 will continue to be charged based on the previous visa renewal fee structure with the Regular Medical Insurance coverage. The revised fees and Premium Insurance coverage will apply at their next visa renewal.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your visa renewal process, please contact the Visa Immigration Services at Level 4 (Block C) or email us at visa@apu.edu.my

Parking Just Got Smarter! Introducing APSPark @ APU

Elvi Boon Yoke Chin

Dear Students,

Great news for those who drive to campus! We’re excited to introduce APSPark, APU’s new License Plate Recognition (LPR) parking system designed to make your daily commute faster, smoother, and  hassle‑free. APSPark will go live in two phases:

  • Zone B (Open Space Parking) — 2nd  March 2026
  • Zone A (Covered Parking) — 9th  March 2026

✨ What’s New with APSPark?

APSPark uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to automatically detect your vehicle at the entrance and exit. This means faster and seamless entry and exit with payments deducted directly from your Online APCard Balance.

✅ What You Need to Do

Only Registered Vehicles will be allowed to enter LPR-enabled areas. As such, you must register your vehicle before you enter the Car Park, using the steps below:

  • Option 1:
    Open APSpace → Search APSpark → Register your vehicle plate
  • Option 2:
    Scan the QR code below → Register your vehicle plate

*  Please log in with your APKey if prompted.

🔔 Quick Reminders

  • Only one active vehicle is allowed per student, for now. The registered number can be changed anytime before you enter the Car Park.
  • Vehicle details cannot be edited while the vehicle is inside the car park
  • Please make sure your vehicle plate number complies with JPJ specifications, or they may not be recognised by the LPR System.

💳 Easy Online Top-Up (No More Card Tapping!)

To make things even more convenient:

  • Parking fees will be deducted directly from your online APCard balance (not your Physical APCard)
  • You can top up your Online APCard balance anytime via APSpace
  • No tapping or syncing of your physical APCard is required in Zone B Parking. (This feature also will be made available to zone A   after 9th  March 2026)

🔔 Important:

  • Ensure that your online APCard balance is sufficient before exiting the car park

We look forward to bringing you a faster, smarter, and more convenient parking experience at APU.

Job Vacancy Service Operations Administrator

Elvi Boon Yoke Chin

Hybrid Infrastructure Management

  • Administer and support systems across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and on-premises environments.
  • Maintain and optimize Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, virtualization platforms (VMware/Hyper-V), and SAN/NAS storage.
  • Deploy and maintain cloud services (VMs, storage, load balancers, containers, etc.) using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) 

Service Operations (SrvOps)

  • Monitor end-to-end service health and availability using unified observability platforms (e.g., Azure Monitor, CloudWatch, GCP Ops, Prometheus).
  • Implement self-healing automation, event-driven response, and automated ticketing for incidents and outages.
  • Align service operations with ITIL/ITSM best practices (incident, problem, change, and asset management).

Automation & Optimization

  • Create automation scripts for provisioning, patching, backups, and configuration management (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
  • Reduce manual tasks by integrating systems through APIs, bots, and orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Logic Apps, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
  • Proactively monitor costs and optimize resource usage across all platforms.

Security & Compliance

  • Manage user access, RBAC, identity federation (Azure Entra ID, AWS IAM, Google IAM).
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 27001, ISO 21001, and internal governance policies.
  • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments, patch cycles, and backup/recovery tests.

Collaboration & Support

  • Work closely with the Helpdesk, NetOps, DevOps, and TechOps teams to provide seamless service delivery.
  • Provide Tier 2/3 technical support for escalated service-related incidents.
  • Maintain system documentation, asset records, SOPs, and runbooks.

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in systems/cloud administration and service operations.
  • Experience managing multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem infrastructure.
  • Familiar with tools such as ServiceNow, Jira Service Management, or Freshservice.

Preferred Certifications:

  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator / CloudOps Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
  • Google Associate Cloud Engineer
  • ITIL Foundation or ITSM Certification
  • VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or equivalent.

We thank you for your application. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply Now

ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Revision of Sales and Service Tax (“SST”) Framework by the Government: Implementation of 6% SST on Education Services

Adeline Chiang Chi Yie

Dear Students,

We wish to inform you that the Government of Malaysia has recently announced amendments to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework, which includes the expansion of SST coverage to education services provided to international students.

As a result of this regulatory change, all fees payable by international students, including but not limited to:

  1. Course fees
  2. Registration fees
  3. Enrolment fees
  4. Resources fees (where applicable)
  5. Dual Award fees / CMI fees / DMI fees
  6. Resit / Retake fees
  7. Any other academic-related charges

will now be subjected to 6% SST, in accordance with the new ruling by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

This is a nationwide implementation applicable to all education institutions in Malaysia providing services to international students. The 6% SST will be reflected in your invoices and payment schedules accordingly from 1st September 2025.

Please note that any payments made on or after 1st September 2025 will be subject to 6% SST, even if the corresponding invoice was issued before that date.

Rest assured, we are here to support both our students and their parents during this transition and will continue to provide assistance where needed.

Should you require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Finance Office at sst_bursary@apu.edu.my

Thank you for your attention and continued support.

Warm Regards,
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)