Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) is situated at the centre of Kuala Lumpur's Central Business District, a component part of Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). It is the city's most technologically advanced purpose-built facility for conventions. It has been designed as a "city within a city" offering a stimulating environment where one can work, live, shop, visit and enjoy life.

Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia

Email: info@klccconventioncentre.com
Website: www.klccconventioncentre.com

The Traders Hotel - Headquarter Hotel

The Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur is a contemporary city centre hotel that caters to smart business and leisure travellers. It offers stylishly appointed rooms and suites in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, just opposite the Petronas Twin Towers and is attached to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

The Traders Hotel is conveniently located directly on top of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, providing a covered and air-conditioned seamless walking access to your convention and exhibition venues. Guests can choose to access the Convention Centre via 5 DIRECT walkways either using the hotel escalators or guest lifts.

All our rooms are modern and contemporary in design with views of the KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers. Guestrooms are fully functional with LCD TV, broadband internet access, electronic safe, personalized voice mail, cable television, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities. Readily available is also a fully equipped Business Centre which offers full secretarial services, 3 private workstations and six boardrooms for meetings.

Facilities include two stylish restaurants serving a selection of contemporary Western and Asian cuisine, on the 33rd floor, the rooftop open-air Sky Bar showcases the perfect KL-by night. A state of the art fitness center, a relaxing roof top swimming pool with sundeck, two Jacuzzis and a rooftop spa offers a variety of recreational facilities and services.

Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur 50088, Malaysia

Telephone: (60 3) 2332 9888
Fax: (60 3) 2332 2666
Email: thkl@shangri-la.com
Website: www.tradershotels.com

Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang is the main gateway to Malaysia. The airport is located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. From KLIA there are several transport options to the city including the high-speed KLIA Ekspres train, taxis and buses. A non-stop 28-minute ride on the KLIA Ekspres will connect you from the airport to the KL City Air Terminal (KLCAT). KLIA Ekspres departs every 15 minutes during peak hours and every 20 minutes during off-peak times.

Airport Tax

A charge of RM6.00 is applicable for domestic flights and RM45.00 for International flights.

Climate

Malaysia has an equatorial climate with uniform temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures range from 32 degrees Celsius during the day to 21 degrees Celsius during the night. Light cool comfortable clothes are ideal for during the day and a jacket may be required for evenings.

Currency and Foreign Exchange

The local currency is the Ringgit or RM. The RM comes in denominations of RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM50 and RM100. Coins are denoted as sen. These include 1 sen, 5 sen, 10 sen, 20 sen, 50 sen and RM1. Foreign currency can be changed in either banks, licensed money changes, airports and most hotels. Travellers are required to declare the amount of local and foreign currencies in their possession on arrival into and departure from Malaysia. Non-resident travellers to Malaysia are permitted to import up to a maximum amount of RM1000 only and any amount of foreign currencies.

Electricity

The voltage charge is 220–240 volts A/C at 50 cycles per second. The power plugs used in Malaysia are the standard British 3-pin square plugs and sockets.

Health

Malaysia is free from most contagious diseases. You would need a special vaccination only if coming from an endemic area.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended that delegates take out adequate medical, travel and personal insurance prior to the commencement of travel.

Language

The official language of the Meeting is English.

Liability Disclaimer

In the event of industrial disruption or other unforseen circumstances, the Organising Committee and ICMS Pty Ltd, accept no responsibility for loss of monies incurred by delegates

Passport and Visa

Most nationalities do not need a visa for stays of fewer than two months in Malaysia. Please check visa requirements for all passports. However, passports must be valid for six months beyond your date of departure. Please check with your local consulate or embassy for latest information. Alternatively consult the Immigration Department of Malaysia website.

Prohibited

The trafficking of illegal drugs is a serious offence in Malaysia and such an offence carries the death penalty.

Taxation and Tipping

Most hotels and restaurants levy a 10% service charge and 5% government sales tax on bills. Therefore, tipping is not customary. However, should you want to show your appreciation for good services, a small tip will do.

Time Difference

Kuala Lumpur is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.