Area Conference Venue, Accomodation & Fees

Kuantan, the capital city and main administrative center of the state of Pahang Darul Makmur, lies on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 170 miles east of Kuala Lumpur - the capital city of Malaysia - and 215 miles north of Singapore.

It is situated on the banks of the Kuantan river mouth, facing the South China Sea. This town is the gateway to the delightful east coast states of West Malaysia.

Populated mainly by the Malays, Chinese and Indians, you will also find in the outskirts, communities of the indigenous people (known as "Orang Asli" in Malaysia), some living the modern way while others maintaining their traditional lifestyle.

Getting There

By Car

Kuantan is about 3 - 4 hours drive by car from Kuala Lumpur or if you coming from Singapore, you can take the scenic coastal road from Johor Bahru to Mersing passing through Kuala Rompin and Pekan and then up north to Kuantan.

By Bus and Taxi

There are many express bus services operating from Singapore and from all major Northern and Southern Malaysian towns to Kuantan. The fares cost less than RM50.00 (US$1.00 = Around RM3.70) depending on the standard of the coaches and distances travelled.

Taxi services are also available from the Southern most city of Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur and all major towns for slightly more fare.

By Air

If you prefer to fly, it will be just around 45 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport, a modern airport located about 15 km away from Kuantan town.

The Government owned Malaysia Airlines (MAS) operates daily flights to and from Kuala Lumpur airport.

By Train

Well. very sorry, you can't, not directly. Although the KTM trains from the north and south criss-cross Peninsular Malaysia, there unfortunately dont't go to Kuantan.

Conference Venue, Accomodation & Fee

Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort

Hyatt Regency Resort is a luxury hotel on the beachfront of Teluk Cempedak, just three miles north of Kuantan is the official venue of the conference. The traditional kampong (Malaysian Village) designed provides first-class accommodation with panoramic views of the South China Sea. This hotel provides a selection of restaurants, pools with poolside bars, tennis courts and the Kuantan Spa Bayou.

Registration and Accomodation Fees

The conference registration fee is a package of a full board accomodation and conference fee per person (Twin Sharing) will be :

5 days and 4 nights will be USD 250

4 days and 3 nights will be USD 230

Please send the completed registration Form together with the Conference Fee to:

"PERTUBUHAN PERKUMPULAN PEREMPUAN (WI) NEGERI PAHANG"

BANK A/C : as stated in the Registration Form dated 17 February

as soon as possible before/on 14 April 2009.

To

The Secretary Of The Organizing Committee

B28, Lorong IM 8/33, Taman Mahkota Putra,

Bandar Mahkota, 25300 Kuantan,

Pahang, Malaysia.

HP No: +601 9986 3457 & Fax No: +609 572 9669

Email: hamimah.karim@gmail.com

Letter of Invitation, Registration Forms and tentative program of the conference are attached in the newsletter.