USM does offer safe and peaceful surroundings, but it is also our responsibility to follow some of the common tips to stay safe – no matter you are living on or off campus. USM constantly works closely with local police force to provide a better and a safe tier environment to the students.

Advice for staying safe on campus:

• Avoid walking or cycling alone in isolated areas or along isolated and unlit or poorly lit footpaths.
• Arrange to walk with others at night and keep to well-lit streets or the main road.
• Avoid using mobile phones when walking alone or when in large crowds.
• Always lock your room when you leave and don’t let strangers get into your buildings.
• Use the bank machine in daylight hours if possible, don’t use them is anyone suspicious is hanging around.
• When carrying a bag, keep the opening in sight or against your body.
• Don’t keep the keys in your bag, and don’t carry large sums of money around – carry only what you need.

LOST YOUR BELONGINGS 

• If you lost your belongings within the USM main campus, you need to make a report to the Security Department (Jabatan Keselamatan) and if necessary they will bring you to file a report in the nearby police station.
• If any accidents or stealing case happened within USM, please do contact the Security Department (Jabatan Keselamatan), they are very kind of helping.
• Be vigilant and report anything suspicious to the Security Department (Jabatan Keselamatan) or you can call to the police on 999.

Save these numbers into your mobile phone, or make a note of them, so they’re on-hand if and when you need them.