Price:
USD21
The
Malaysian Paediatric Association
3rd
Floor (Annexe Block)
National
Cancer Society Building
66,
Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz
50300
Kuala Lumpur,
MALAYSIA
Tel:
(603) 2691 5379/2698 9966
Fax:
(603) 2691 3446
E-mail: mpaeds@po.jaring.my
Sutera
Harbour Resort
1
Sutera Harbour Boulevard,
Sutera
Harbour,
88100
Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah,
MALAYSIA
Tel:
(60) 88 318 888
Fax:
(60) 88 317 777
Website:
www.suteraharbour.com.my
The
official language of the congress is English.
A
letter of invitation will only be issued upon request. This is to facilitate the
delegate’s travel and visa arrangements. The invitation does not imply
provision of financial or other support or commitments by the organising
committee.
A
certificate of attendance will be issued to all registered delegates.
A
slide preview room will be made available at the conference venue.
The
poster exhibition will be held within the conference venue.
Please see details in the section on Oral and Poster Presentations.
A
trade exhibition will be held at the conference venue. The layout for the
exhibition booths is shown in Appendix 1. Those interested to participate are
advised to contact the secretariat directly.
a.
Registration form
Please
complete the registration form and return it to the secretariat with the
appropriate fees as early as possible.
b.
Registration
fees
Early
registration
Late
registration
Before
April 2004
After
April 2004
Overseas delegate
US 350
US 400
Accompanying person
US 125
US 150
Malaysian delegate
Specialist
(Members)
RM 400
RM 450
Specialist
(Non-members)
RM 500
RM 550
Medical
Officer(Members)
RM 300
RM 350
Medical Officer(Non-Members)
RM 350
RM 400
Nurses
/Paramedical
RM
300
RM 350
Accompanying person
RM 150
RM 150
Those
who pay the full registration fee are entitled to attend all the conference
activities in addition to receiving a conference bag and the conference
publications. Accompanying persons are entitled to attend the welcome reception
and the informal night
The
congress secretariat MUST be notified of all cancellations. All requests for
cancellation MUST be in writing and postmarked and the policy for refunds
are as follows:-
Before 15th August 2004
50% of registration fees will be charged as handling fee
After 15th August 2004 NO refund of registration fees will be entertained
All abstracts must be submitted by 15th of
June 2004 using appropriate form (Insert). Please read the instructions in the
section on Oral and Poster Presentation for the rules and details. Those wishing
to be considered for the MPA/ASPID Young Investigator Award should tick the
appropriate box in the form. A completed registration form inclusive of fees
MUST accompany all abstracts. Those without a complete registration form will be
automatically rejected.
Continuing
Medical Education Points
This Congress will be accredited by the Malaysian
Medical Council with CME points.
The opening ceremony will be held on Thursday, 2nd
of September 2004, at 0900 hrs, in the Grand Ballroom.
There will be a Welcome Reception followed by Dinner
on Wednesday, 1st of September 2004 at 2000 hrs. Participants and
accompanying persons are all invited.
This will be held at the Grand Ballroom on the 3rd
of September 2004 from 2000-2300hrs. In addition to a delightful eight-course
Chinese dinner, guests will be entertained to a variety performance. All
participants are admitted free of charge. Dinner tickets for accompanying
persons can be purchased from the secretariat for RM50.00.
An
informal night will be held on the 2nd of September 2004, at 2000
hrs, in the Grand Ballroom. Again, there will be plenty of food which this time
will be served hawker-style from a variety of stalls. In addition, there will
also be performances, table games, a lucky draw etc. Don’t miss this night!
These
tours are optional and they are available for booking before and during the
congress. The places however will be limited. Enquires and bookings can be made
at the secretariat or hotel.
A valid passport (and visa wherever applicable) is required of all persons entering Malaysia. Please enquire from the Malaysian Embassy in your country regarding visa requirements
Useful
information on Malaysia
Population: 24 million.
Main ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians.
Located between 1 and 7 degrees north of the Equator, Malaysia enjoys a warm and humid tropical climate. The average temperature is 26 degrees Celcius, humidity is in excess of 80% and rainfall can be heavy. The month of June, however, is the dry season and rain will not be expected. Light cotton clothes are recommended for outdoor travelling. A light jacket may be needed in the air-conditioned conference halls. Dressing in most functions is usually informal except for the Conference Banquet, on the 3rd of September 2004.
Visa
Requirements
Please enquire from the Malaysian Embassy in your country regarding visa requirements.
At the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
If you are travelling to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah via KLIA, follow the yellow coloured-coded signage taking you to the Main Terminal Building (via the Aerotrain), through Immigration and Baggage Claim. Complimentary baggage trolleys are freely available. If you are planning to stopover in Kuala Lumpur, after clearing Customs, you need to decide whether you want to travel to your hotel in the Airport Taxi / Limousine or the Airport Coach if nobody is waiting for you. If you are taking a connecting a connecting flight to Kota Kinabalu, the airport signage will direct you to the appropriate counter.
From the KLIA airport to your Hotel
1. Airport Taxi/Limousine : After clearing Customs, you will see the Airport Limousine counter just before you leave the Arrival Hall. Purchase your voucher at the counter and proceed to the designated gates to board the taxis. Single journey fares to your hotel are RM 66.70 for the Budget Service and RM 91.70 for the Premier Service (add 30% surcharge between midnight and 6 am). Return fares at a discount (RM 100.40 for Budget and RM 147.40 for Premier) can also be obtained. After purchasing your vouchers, proceed to Gate No. 3 for Budget or Gate No. 5 for Premier.
Please avoid taxi drivers who approach you in the Arrival Concourse.
2. Airport Coach: When you leave the departure hall into the main arrival concourse, continue to follow the yellow coloured-coded signs indicating ‘Bus’. You will need to take the elevator down to the basement level and walk a short distance and take an escalator down until you reach the ticket counter. Alternatively, you can purchase the coach ticket from the counter in the arrival concourse and proceed down to the Bus Terminal. A single journey fare to your hotel is RM 25 (about US$ 6.60) and coaches leave every 30 minutes; travelling time is 1 hour. The air-conditioned Airport Coach will take you to the Jalan Duta Airport Coach Terminal in Kuala Lumpur (about one-hour travelling time) from where you will transfer to a smaller vehicle to be sent to your hotel. The Airport Coach Service operates from 6.45 am to midnight only.
3. KLIA Express: Tickets for the KLIA Express train can be purchased from machines just as you leave the arrival hall or at the station located on the
4. Car Rental is also available at the KLIA. All major credit cards are accepted.
Taxis can be obtained easily by your hotel concierge or by flagging one by the roadside or at specified taxi stop areas in the city. All taxi fares are charged using the meter – the starting fare is RM 2.00 and the subsequent rate is 10 sen per kilometre. Buses and the Light Rail Transport (LRT) commuter trains are also available.
The Malaysian currency is the Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and the smaller denomination is the sen (pronounced as sayn). One hundred sen make RM1.00 (just like 100 cents make 1 dollar).
All major credit cards are accepted in all shopping complexes throughout Malaysia. Cash is preferred in smaller shops where things can be marginally cheaper. Hotels will accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express with no questions asked. Conference registration can also be done using these credit cards.
Visitors bringing in dutiable goods will have to pay a refundable deposit of 50% of the value for temporary importation. Please be reminded that the TRAFFICKING OF ILLICIT DRUGS is a serious offence in Malaysia and carries a MANDATORY DEATH PENALTY upon conviction.
In addition to the usual Immigration and Customs forms a Travellers Declaration Form also needs to be filled in at entry into Malaysia. Non-resident travellers may bring into Malaysia ringgit notes up to RM 1,000 and any amount of foreign currency. On departure, they are allowed to take with them up to RM 1,000 in ringgit notes and foreign currency of up to the amount they brought into the country on arrival.
Electricity : 220-240 volts AC at 50 cycles per second.
Water : Tap water in hotels is generally safe for direct consumption.
Tipping : This is not a practice in Malaysia generally. Most hotels and restaurants tag a service charge in addition to the government tax included in the bill.
Airport Tax : Upon departure, an airport tax of RM 40 per passenger above two years old is collected for international flights (inclusive of Brunei and Singapore). For domestic flights, the tax is RM 5.
Sabah sits on the tip of Borneo, the world’s third largest island. Its coastline of 1,440 km, is washed by the South China Sea on the West and the Sulu Sea and Celebes Sea on the East, encloses an inland area of 74,500 sq metres. It lies just North of the equator, and enjoys a sunny tropical climate all year around. Daily temperatures ranges from 74 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (23 to 33 degrees Centigrade), with cooler weather up in the mountains. A land blessed with many of nature’s bountiful treasures, Sabah is also known romantically as “ The Land beneath the Wind”.
Kota Kinabalu is the international gateway to Sabah. It has direct flights to and from the main capital in the region. Malaysia Airlines and other airlines operate daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Manila, Bandar Seri Begawan, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo. Within Borneo, Malaysia Airlines operates to most of the towns in Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei.
Local
Transportation To/ from the Airport
Taxis are available from the airport and cost about RM12.00 (~USD 3.50) to Kota
Kinabalu City Center and about RM14.00 (~USD 4.00) to Sutera Harbour Resort.
Taxi coupons can be purchased from the Airport Taxi counter.
The Organising Committee will not be liable for personal accidents, loss or damage to private properties of registered participants during the congress. Participants are advised to make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance.
The Organising Committee shall
make every attempt to ensure that all scheduled program and events take place as
planned. However, the committee reserves the right to make changes up to the
last minute, should the need arise.
This is one of the most enduring landmarks of Kota Kinabalu city that has stood prominently on the bluff along Signal Hill Road. It was built as a memorial to Francis George Atkinson, the popular first District Officer of Kota Kinabalu. This memorial has the distinction of being the oldest standing structure in the whole of Sabah that survived the air raids and blitz of World War II.
Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary
This is a natural site for wildlife and is located in the heart of the city. The
Bird Sanctuary has an important natural function and is a feeding ground for
many species of birds including several migratory species from Northern Asia.
Held every Sunday morning, this is the place where locals come to buy their
goods. You can find almost anything at the fair from local handicrafts to
animals like chicken and pets, which can be purchased for at reasonable prices.
It is also a good opportunity to practice your bargaining skills.
Sabah Museum
The Sabah State Museum is located on the Old Palace Hill (Bukit Istana Lama)
only 5 minutes from Kota Kinabalu City center on 43.3 acres of lush green
natural and planted jungle. This location houses not only the Museum but also an
Ethno Botanic Garden – a zoological garden, and a heritage village all in one
place.
This is one of the best places to get a good view of KK City. The hill is in a
natural area where one can peacefully enjoy the beautiful skyline of the city
with a view that extends to the islands.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Islands Park
Located just 3 to 8 km off KK’s shore and only 10 to 20 minutes by boat, you
can enjoy the beautiful tropical islands and indulge in lots of R&R. Some of
the islands are equipped with chalets and food outlets to accommodate your
needs. The park consists of five islands, namely Gaya, Mamutik, Manukan, Sapi
and Sulug.
OPTIONAL TOURS
Why not take the opportunity to detour and explore the lovely state of
Sabah, famous for its eco-tourism. For the following tours, please contact
Exotic Borneo Sdn Bhd (KKKP Licence No. 2103).
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 470, Likas Post Office,
88856 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.
Tel: +6088-245920
Fax: +6088-245902
Website: www.exborneo.com Email: tour@exborneo.com
1.
RUSTIC VILLAGE LIFESTYLE (0830 – 1300 hrs)
Price:
USD21
2.
EXOTIC COUNTRYSIDE (1400 – 1739 hrs)
Price: USD23
3.
MOUNT KINABALU & PORING RAINFOREST (0755 – 1830 hrs)
Price: USD48
4. KIULU RIVER RAFTING with
BBQ lunch (0845 – 1530 hrs)
Price: USD41
5.
STEAM TRAIN with tiffin lunch (0930-1330 hrs)
Price: USD 49
Ride away on a Vulcan Steam engine through scenic countryside. The North
Borneo Railway gives the experience of the bygone era of the British North
Borneo in fully refurbished deluxe carriages.
6.
KLIAS RIVER SAFARI with dinner (1430-2200 hrs)
Price: USD52
7.
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS (overnight 2D/1N climbing package)
Price: USD95 pax (min 4 pax)
Day 1 – 0630 hrs : Transfer to Kinabalu Park. Begin 5-6 hours trek up
to Mountain Hut. Overnight in Mountain Hut (Hostel type accommodation, communal
bathrooms, non-heated)
Day 2 – 0300 hrs: Ascent to the summit, then descend to Timpohon Gate.
Transfer back to Kota Kinabalu Hotel.
Price includes:
Note:
due to the Sabah Parks policy, a deposit of USD15 is required upon making
reservation. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates.
Price excludes:
8.
WILDLIFE SAFARI (2D/1N Sandakan Package)
Price: USD161 (add USD28 for
single)
Day 1 – 0600 hrs : Transfer to Kota Kinabalu Airport. Fly to Sandakan.
Tour to Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary and Sukau. Evening boat cruise to see the
Proboscis Monkeys. Overnight in Sukau Kinabatangan River Lodge.
Day 2 – Transfer to Sandakan town. Brief city tour. Transfer to
Sandakan Airport and flight back to Kota Kinabalu.
Price includes:
Price excludes:
1.
Meals otherwise stated
2.
Return airfare to Sandakan (USD52 per pac)
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