APSCC 2009 Satellite Conference and Exhibition  

   29 September ~ 1 October 2009   

Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

General Information

APSCC 2009 Venue

APSCC 2009 will be held at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara, Kuala Lumpur.

       • Conference: Nirwana Ballroom 1, Lower Lobby Level

       • Exhibition: Nirwana Ballroom Foyer, Lower Lobby Level

Crowne Plaza Mutiara

Jalan Sultan Ismail (at Raja Chulan Monorail Station)

50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel:+60 3 2148 2322

Fax:+60 3 2144 2157

URL: www.crowneplaza.com

Transportation Information

All participants are required to make their own flight and local transportation arrangements from departure points to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). KLIA is situated in the Sepang district, approximately 50km from Kuala Lumpur.

There are three ways to get to Kuala Lumpur from Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

1. Rail: KLA EKspres (www.KLIAekspres.com) is a direct express rail service between the airport and KL City Air Terminal (KLCAT) located at Kuala Lumpur’s Central Station. KLIA Transit is another high speed commuter train between the airport and KLCAT.

2. Bus: Express buses to Kuala Lumpur and local buses to Nilai KTM Komuter Station and Subang are available from the bus station located on the ground floor of Block C in the covered car park.

3. Taxi: Taxis are available on the Arrivals level. Passengers should buy a coupon at taxi counters on the Arrivals level and are advised not to use taxis offered by illegal taxi operators.

VISA Requirements

Every person entering Malaysia must possess a valid national passport or internationally recognized Travel Document valid for travel to Malaysia. Foreign nationals who require a Visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a Visa in advance at Malaysian Representative Office before entering the country.

Nationals of the following countries require a Visa to enter Malaysia: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, Tajikistan, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Yemen

Obtaining Invitations for VISA Applications

Please allow ample time to obtain a visa before you travel to Korea. If you require an official invitation from APSCC for a visa application, please inform us in advance, one month before your application.

Practical Information

Currency and Credit Cards

The Malaysia unit of currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM.). The exchange rate is roughly 3.5 RM. to 1US dollar ($). Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted into Malaysian Ringgit at local banks and other authorized exchange booths. The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations. Credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Master Card, and Diners Club, are accepted at major hotels, department stores and larger restaurants.

Time Zone

The time in Malaysia is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (+8 hours GMT).

Electricity Supply

The electric current is 220 volt AC (50 cycles) throughout the country. Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets are used. Travelers with electric shavers, hair dryers, tape recorders and other appliances should carry a plug adapter kit.

Weather

Kuala Lumpur has an equatorial climate defined by hot year round temperatures and plentiful rainfall. The Titiwangsa mountains in the west and the mountainous Indonesian island of Sumatra to the east offer protection to the city and influence its climate. Being close to the equator, temperatures are hot year round and vary very little with averages sitting at 27C or 28C throughout the year. The temperature varies from lows of around 22C to highs of around 33C. The months of December to February are slighter cooler but only by a degree or two. March and April are usually the warmest months, but again the difference is minimal. Record temperatures recorded in the city are 37C high and 19C low. Monsoon rains hit Kuala Lumpur between September and April. The wettest months occur and at either end of this period: March to April and September to November. October and April are the wettest with 280mm average rainfall. The middle months of January and February are the driest of this season.

Useful Links for visiting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Official website of Kuala Lumpur Tourism Action Council: www.kualalumpur.gov.my/main2.htm

Kuala Lumpur Hotels & Travel Guide: www.kuala-lumpur.ws

Official site by Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board: www.tourism.gov.my