Asean Australian Engineering Congress: Engineering for Sustainability
November 17, 2010
About the Professional Conference Organiser
SDI is an autonomous non-profit research institute entrusted to
undertake inter-disciplinary research on pertinent development issues
related to the state and nation for policy inputs to the government and
other private organisations/clients. SDI provides a range of services
tailored to deliver your desired outcomes. What sets SDI apart from
other organisations is our ability to provide you with a start to
finish package, from the preparation and running of the event right up
to generating proceedings and reports for publications and public
consumptions. Through our extensive experience in research and the
organisation and management of international and local conferences,
seminars, and workshops, SDI has built up an invaluable knowledge of
local cultures, practices and policies as well as an advantageous and
extensive network with those in the government sector and the industry
to successfully undertake projects in collaboration with national and
international organisations in Sarawak and beyond. Our extensive
experience, knowledge and understanding of the industry make for that
professional touch and reliability when producing your event needs.
SDI is part of the Angkatan Zaman Mansang (AZAM) group which
consists of AZAM, Faradale Media-M Sdn Bhd (FMM), Faradale Enterprise
and Faradale Holdings.
The Host City
Kuching,
the capital of Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state, is simply unique.
Home to over 26 ethnic groups, the residents of Kuching take great pride
in their fascinating city, a pride that is reflected in their attitude
to visitors.
General information on Kuching, Sarawak:
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Sarawak, the state of Kuching city covers an area of 125,000 sq. km., the largest of Malaysia’s 13 states. It is located in the heart of Southeast Asia, and is one of the two Malaysian states nestled in the island of Borneo. |
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Sarawak enjoys a tropical climate which is moderately hot and receives substantial rainfall. Its average daytime temperature is between 23 to 32 degrees Celsius. |
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Our national language is Malay. However, English is widely spoken throughout the State. |
For more information, please visit www.sarawak.gov.my or www.sarawaktourism.com
Kuching International Airport (KIA)
KIA is served by Malaysia Airlines, MASwings, Air Asia, Royal Brunei Airlines, Batavia Air, SilkAir and Tiger Airways.
Arrival to KIA from outside Sarawak is subject to an immigration check. The Immigration Counters are at Level 2, and the Baggage Claim area is at Level 1 (Ground Floor).
KIA Information Counter:
Provide information on flights arrival and departure.
Tel: +6 082-454 242
Money Changer at the airport:
RHB Bank has one foreign exchange outlet at Kuching International Airport, outside the arrival hall (Level 1).
Tel: +6 082-463 768. Open daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm.
ATM Machine (24 hours):
Various machines accept major credit cards including VISA,
MasterCard, Cirrus, Plus and Bankcard. These ATM machines are under
Maybank, Bumiputera Commerce Bank and RHB Bank.
Wireless Access:
KFC Restaurant and Starbucks Coffee offer complimentary
high speed Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) to its customers.
Visa Requirement
No
visa is required for a stay of less than one month for nationals of all
ASEAN countries except Myanmar. For a stay exceeding one month, a visa
will be required, except for Brunei and Singapore nationals.
Commonwealth countries that require visas include Bangladesh, Cameroon,
Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
For more visa information, please visit www.imi.gov.my . Should delegates have any enquiry on Immigration, please contact the general line at +6 082-245 661.
Accommodation
Delegates
are advised to arrange for their own accommodation. The nearest hotels
recommended are Pullman Kuching, Hilton Kuching, Somerset Gateway
Kuching, Batik Boutique Hotel, Grand Margherita Hotel, Grand
Continental Hotel, Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites, The LimeTree Hotel
and Harbour View Hotel. Budget accommodations are also available and
the recommended ones are 360 Xpress Citycenter, Tune Hotels.com
Waterfront Kuching, Basaga Holiday Residences, Pinnacles Lodge and
Singgahsana Lodge.
The Congress venue also offers affordable 5-star accommodation.
Kuching Visitors’ Information Centre
If
you should require assistance on your whereabouts or places of
interest to visit, please kindly visit Kuching Visitors’ Information
Centre.
Kuching Visitors’ Information Centre
(Located in the Sarawak Tourism Complex, the old court house)
Tel: +6 082 410 944/410 942
Fax: +6 082 256 301
Email: vic-kuching@sarawaktourism.com
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday (08:00 -1800)
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays (09:00 -15:00)
For more information, visit http://aaec2011.com/
