Practical Info

local transportation

The SCUFN32 venue – the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center - is accessible by public transport in several ways:

By Road:

If you are in a taxi or a chauffeured car, approach the Centre along Jalan Pinang and turn left into the Main Entrance (second turn after the Mandarin Oriental Hotel) for drop off.

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) can be accessed by free bus services, GoKL City Bus. More information is available at http://www.gokl.com.my/.

By Train:

Take the Light Rail Transit (LRT), Kelana Jaya Line and disembark at the KLCC Station. Turn left after exiting the turnstiles and walk through the Suria KLCC shopping centre Concourse level to the Centre Court. Turn left and make your way past Cold Storage to the Guardian Pharmacy where there is a covered walkway through to the Centre. Take the elevator to the Ground Floor where you will be directed to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. For more info on train service, please visit https://www.myrapid.com.my/

On Foot:

From the Suria KLCC shopping centre’s Concourse Level Centre Court, make your way past Cold Storage to the Guardian Pharmacy where there is a covered walkway through to the Centre. The Centre is also accessible for delegates and visitors via the air-conditioned Bukit Bintang KLCC Pedesterian Walkway (pedestrian bridge) that connects Pavilion KL (Bukit Bintang) and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The link bridge features entrance/exit at the Pavilion Mall, Wisma Cosway, Jalan Perak and the Impiana KLCC Hotel with convenient exit escalators and staircases located at the main entrance to the Centre. This airconditioned link allows delegates and visitors to travel conveniently, comfortably and safely on foot. Also accessible via this bridge is the Raja Chulan monorail station and the KLCC LRT station.

Accomodation

In Kuala Lumpur, delegates and visitors have a variety options among five-star hotels for less than US$150 per night, ensuring a comfortable and luxurious experience throughout their stay. Known worldwide, these five-star hotels, assures delegates will be treated to first-class hotel rooms complete with amenities, extensive range of facilities and fine-dining restaurants. These hotels reflect Malaysian hospitality, with attentive and helpful service staff eager to ensure that guests will depart with fond memories.

Participants are expected to make their own accommodation arrangements; however, assistance can be provided as needed. Anyone requiring assistance is invited to contact the secretariat team (scufn32@hydro.gov.my). Below is the list of hotels nearby Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur

13, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2147 1111

http://www.impiana.com.my/

Distance from the venue: on-site hotel

Price Range: (USD 83-95)

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2380 8888

http://www.mandarinoriental.com/kualalumpur

Distance from the venue: on-site hotel

Price Range: (USD 95 and above)

Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603-2332 9888

http://www.shangri-la.com/

Distance from the venue: on-site hotel, integrated

Price Range: (USD 95 and above)


Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50450 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +603- 2182 1234

https://kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com/

Distance from the venue: on-site hotel

Price Range: (USD 95 and above)


official language

The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Malaysia and English is widely spoken

Malaysia Time Zone is UTC/GMT +8

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VISAS

Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits to Malaysia. Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of a valid passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of stay.

For more information on visa, please refer to Malaysia Immigration Department at www.imi.gov.my

CURRENCY

The monetary unit of the country is Ringgit Malaysia and is written as RM or MYR. The exchange rate is valued at USD1 = RM4.10 (as of Jan 10, 2019). Notes are available in RM1, RM5, RM10, RM20, RM50, and RM100 denominations, while coins are issued in 5, 10, 20 and 50 sen (cents) denominations.

Foreign currencies can be exchanged at banks and money changers found widely at the airport and city centre. Currency Converter Link

Banking details:

ATMs are available country-wide with 24-hour access. Major credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, department stores, shops, restaurants and pubs. Please take usual precaution when PIN is not required when using cards.

Electricity

In Malaysia the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power plugs and sockets are of type G.

weather

The country experiences tropical weather year-round. In August, through the centre of peninsula Malaysia in both Kuala Lumpur and Malacca, visitor can expect low rainfall with short tropical showers in the afternoon. The region experiences an average temperature of 29ºC (84ºF).