Treatment at private hospitals and clinics can only be obtained at the discretion of the university, unless the staff member agrees to pay the difference. Staff should obtain a medical card, which will be issued from the office of the University's Director of Health Services. Details of medical benefits are also available there. Staff are encouraged to obtain a copy and familiarise themselves with it. A dental service is available on campus, where essential basic dental work can be done free of charge.
Staff have to bear the cost of any additional dental treatment.
The amount payable is between RM1,000 and RM1,600 a month, dependant upon salary scale. The Finance Division is able to give a loan to cover rental and utility deposits upon application. A cheque is made payable to the landlord and reclaimed through instalments from your salary. Staff provided with staff housing in IIUM main campus in Gombak is not eligible for a housing allowance. Limited half-pay leave or unpaid leave may be granted under special circumstances.