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APPENDIX B

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CANDIDATE

1. Candidates should understand and fulfil all of the conditions contained in

the letter of offer, rules and regulations applicable to the program.
Examples are as follows:

(A) Book of the Universiti Malaya (Master's Degree)
Regulations 2010 and the Universiti Malaya (Master's
Degree) 2010;

(B) Book of the Universiti Malaya (Degree of Doctor of
Philosophy) 2007 and Regulations of the Universiti Malaya
(Degree of doctor of Philosophy 2007);

(C) Program handbook, and

(D) Postgraduate Handbook.

2. Candidates should interact with the supervisor at least two (2) times per
month in the first semester and once (1) a month the next semester. For
the first meeting, the candidate and supervisor should talk face to face,
while, the next meeting can be conducted via other methods such as
online.

3. Candidates shall record meetings and discussions on their research each
time they meet with the supervisor.

4. Candidates should have a good working relationship with the supervisor.

5. Candidates must plan the project schedule and comply with the maximum
period of study.

6. Candidates should discuss and agree with the supervisor on consultation
times.

7. Candidates must submit progress as specified without falsifying the
research outcome and is free of plagiarism.

8. Candidates must notify their supervisor of any problems that may interfere
with the research.

9. Candidates shall engage in academic activities organized by the
department or the RC.

10. Candidates must plan and ensure sufficient time to do the research and
write the thesis.