Program Venue
Securities Commission Malaysia
3, Persiaran Bukit Kiara
Bukit Kiara
50490 Kuala Lumpur
Email: sc-worldbank@seccom.com.my or call Syarifah Hazera at +603 20910664; Khairul Hisham +603 20910603
Web: www.sc.com.my
Accommodation and Hotel Facilities
There is a wide choice of hotels in Kuala Lumpur that can meet the needs of international visitors.
For the convenience of international participants of the conference and roundtable, the following hotels in Kuala Lumpur agreed to provide group rate for the participants on first come first served basis. Please contact the hotels directly for reservation.
1. Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Address:
3 Jalan Stesen Sentral
Kuala Lumpur, 50470
Tel: 60 3 2264 226
Web: www3.hilton.com
Type of Room | Rate |
Deluxe room (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 470.00 ++ per room per night (1 Breakfast and Internet) |
Executive room (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 770.00 ++ per room per night (1 Breakfast and Internet) |
2. Le Méridian Kuala Lumpur
Address:
2 Jalan Stesen Sentral
Kuala Lumpur, 50470
Tel: 60 3 2263 7888
Web: www.lemeridienkualalumpur.com
Type of Room | Rate |
Deluxe room (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 465++ (MYR 542.19nett) per room per night inclusive 1 breakfast |
Club room (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 615++ (MYR 717.09nett) per room per night inclusive 1 breakfast |
3. The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Address:
5 Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin
50000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 60 3 2785 8000
Web: www.majestickl.com
Type of Room | Rate |
Deluxe room (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 380.00 ++ per room per night inclusive of 1 breakfast. |
Junior Suite (with breakfast and internet access) | MYR 500.00 ++ per room per night inclusive of 1 breakfast. |
Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will provide daily drop-off and pick-up shuttle bus services to and from SC for hotel guests on May 14 and 15. Detailed Schedule will be provided by the hotel at check-in.
Visa Requirements
Most international travelers will need a valid visa to enter Malaysia. Please refer to the link below for visa requirements. Please be advised that that there is NO VISA-On-Arrival at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Official Website: Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Please let us know if you need an official visa invitation letter for your visa application by providing the relevant information in the online conference registration form.
Airport Transfer
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is located 42 miles (70 km) from the city center, and travel time is approximately 45 to 60 minutes by taxi or the Airport Express train.
Airport Limo/Taxi services
Participants can take the Airport Limo (http://www.airportlimo.my/) from the airport to the hotel. You may need to get a coupon for limo or taxi (at a fee of MYR 2) at the Airport Limo counters at Arrival Hall, Main Terminal or the Taxi counter after exiting the arrival area. The cost for the Airport Limo is approx. MYR 80.00 (USD24) per trip from airport to the city center.
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport Express (KLIA Express)
Participants can also take the KLIA Express Train which runs from the terminal to the KL Sentral train station and the journey takes only 28 minutes. The train operates at 15-mins intervals during peak hours and 20-mins during off-peak. The cost for one-way fare is at RM55 (Adult) and RM25.00 (Child), and the return cost is RM100.00 (Adult) and RM45.00 (Child).
KLIA Express Train
Once you have arrived at the KL Sentral Train Station, you can hire a taxi to continue to your hotel. The Budget Taxi booths are located on the upper level of the KL Sentral Train Station. Detailed information on and schedule: www.kliaekspres.com/erlsb/default.aspx
General Information
Payment and currency
The unit of currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. Participants are advised to change some currency into Ringgit upon arrival at the first port of entry in Malaysia. There are several licensed money changers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at both the arrival and departure halls and in and around hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Major credit cards like VISA and Mastercard are widely used throughout Malaysia. General banking hours are Mondays to Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. ATMS are also available at the arrivals hall of KLIA.
Electricity
The standard voltage in Malaysia is 220 - 240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin square plugs and sockets.
Language
The official language in Malaysia is the Malay Language. However, in addition to Malay, many Malaysians speak English and Mandarin. Signs around the country are in Malay and English.
Mobile Phones
If you plan to make numerous calls and/or need to be reached at all times, you can use your international mobile phone as roaming is available in the country. Otherwise you can purchase prepaid SIM cards (Hotlink, Digi, Maxis, Celcom, U Mobile or Tunetalk) at any phone shop located at KLIA either prior to clearing immigration or at the public area of the KLIA arrival hall, or at shopping malls.
Outings in Kuala Lumpur
Please check Malaysia Tourism Centre website.
Medical Assistance
For any medical consultations and/or in health emergency cases you can rely on the hotel to call a doctor or use the emergency medical contacts listed below.
- Gleneagles Hospital Tel: (+603) 4141 3000
- Kuala Lumpur Hospital Tel: (+603) 2615 5555
- Tawakal Hospital Tel: (+603) 4023 3599
Climate
Tropical climate with warm weather and rain all year round. The average temperature in May in Kuala Lumpur is 31-34°C.
