Intern Guidebook: Malang
With the beautiful scenery and cooler climate, it is not hard to see why Malang was a one of the most favorite destination for Europeans during the Dutch colonization period. Even now, the European style building are still beautifully preserved, coexisting with the modern architecture. Nowadays, Malang is the center for higher education in Indonesia and an emerging business and trade center. With an internship in Malang, you will be able to learn more about the beautiful city while learning new skills and abilities.
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Visa and Accommodation
For an Internship in Malang, you will need a Social Culture Visa. You have to apply for this visa in the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your home country. This visa is valid for 60 days after arrival in Indonesia and can be renewed 4 times, each for 30 days maximum. To obtain this visa, you will need an internship agreement and sponsorship letter from the company where you will intern in. After obtaining this visa, you must arrive at Indonesia within 90 days of your visa issuance. One thing to remember is that, with this visa, you are not allowed to receive any payment during your internship.
One of the most popular choices for a short-term accommodation in Malang is Rumah Kost, a type of boarding houses where you can rent a room with a monthly fee. To find a Rumah Kost, other than from the internet, you can also go around the neighborhood and see if there are some houses putting up the sign saying “Terima Kost Putri/Putra”, basically meaning that they are offering a room for female or male boarders. There are plenty of Rumah Kost in Malang, especially with the huge population of students residing in Malang. Because of this, there will be a lot of choices for Rumah Kost in areas near schools or universities. Price for accommodation in Malang is considerably cheaper compared to other bigger cities, like Surabaya or Jakarta.
Internships Placements
Malang is one of the most famous destination for students pursuing higher education and learning in Indonesia. There are many important Indonesian universities located in Malang, and it attracts a huge number of student population. Therefore, Malang is one of the best places to have an education internship. You will be able to join these top universities during your internship in Malang, and assist them in research, teaching, management, marketing, international office and IT department.
In addition to education internship, Malang is also famous for its startup business and entrepreneurship. Thus, by interning in Malang, you can get hands on experience in learning how to set up a company and learn every details of it.
Working Condition
Time goes much slower in Malang and working condition is much more relaxed, compare to bigger cities like Surabaya and Jakarta. Decisions are made by consensus where everyone need to agree with the result. Because of this, decision making process might take longer time. It might take sometimes to get used to the flow of work in Malang, but it is important that you just go with the flow and adapt to it.
You will also find that the locals are friendlier and less individualistic, as it is common in smaller cities. It is important to build personal relationship, as it is essential to start a business relationship in Malang.
Life in Malang
Malang in general is a very calm and peaceful city. The weather is cool and the air is pretty clear. Traffic jams are minimal, except during weekends or holidays as people from bigger cities like Surabaya go to vacation in Malang. Distances between one places to another are pretty short, as it is a small city. Living cost in Malang is also cheaper compared to Surabaya and Jakarta.
Transportation wise, there are not many choices for public transportation. There are the small buses, called Bemo, although it might be hard to find a clear schedule for it. You will have to rely on information from locals or from your own observations. Taking a taxi might be an easier choice, especially with the emerging online taxis and “ojek” (motorcycle taxis).
Normally there is not many events in Malang, but there are plenty of choices for outdoor activities. Malang is surrounded by volcanic mountains, which can be seen clearly during clear days. There are also many beautiful waterfalls and beaches that can be reached within day-trip from Malang. You can also visit Batu, a small vacation city near Malang, where you can find some theme parks and enjoy the cooler weather and beautiful scenery.
Having an internship in Malang will let you learn practical knowledge and boost your resume. If you want to know more about Internship in Malang, contact us!