VENUE TWAIL SINGAPORE TO 21 JULY 2018, NUS LAW

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1 INFORMATION KIT

2 VENUE TWAIL Singapore will take place at Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore on 19 TO 21 July There will be a welcome dinner on 19 July Please proceed to the Lecture Theatre (Block B, Level 3) on Day 1, 19 July The venues for the Panel Sessions will be listed in the programme booklet in your Conference bag. There will be directional signs leading you to the Lecture Theatre; Panel Sessions and the Staff Lounge (for your meals). Our Location: Faculty of Law National University of Singapore Eu Tong Sen Building 469G Bukit Timah Road Singapore Telephone:

3 WELCOME DINNER THE SHAW FOUNDATION ALUMNI HOUSE (Ground Level) 11 Kent Ridge Drive Singapore Transport Arrangements Shuttle buses will leave NUS Bukit Timah Campus from 05:45hrs. Shuttle buses will leave Kent Ridge (after the Welcome Dinner ends) from 08:45hrs onwards. More details will be shared in the programme booklet in your Conference bag.

4 GETTING AROUND BEFORE ARRIVAL Please ensure that you have the following: passport with at least 6 months validity a valid entry visa (if applicable) sufficient funds for the duration of your stay ON ARRIVAL IN SINGAPORE Upon your arrival in Singapore, please follow the "Arrivals" signs to the Arrival Immigration Halls for immigration clearance. Before proceeding to immigration clearance, please get ready the following: Valid travel documents (e.g. passport) Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) cards Permits/Entry Visa (if applicable) For more information on entry and visa requirements, please contact the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) via their 24-hour automated answering service at or visit its website at Fever Vaccination Certificate, if visitors are arriving within six days of passing through areas endemic for Yellow Fever Tips for a smooth arrival Pass through the green channel if you have no goods to declare Pass through the red channel if you have goods to declare Bulk baggage can be collected at the usual baggage claim area If you have lost or damaged baggage, contact the handling agent representing your airline

5 GETTING AROUND GETTING TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT TO CITY You have a choice of several modes of transportation. 1. TAXI Taxis are available at the taxi stands at the Arrival levels of each Terminal. A ride to the city takes about 30 minutes and costs between $20 and $40. Fares are metered and there is an additional Airport surcharge for all trips originating from the Airport: $5 Airport surcharge: 5.00pm - midnight (Fri - Sun) $3 Airport surcharge: All other times Midnight surcharge of 50% of final metered fare: midnight am Peak hours surcharge of 25% of final metered fare: 6.00am am (Mon - Fri) and 6.00pm - midnight (Mon - Sun) Type of Taxi Peak Hours / Late Night 6.00am am (Mon - Fri) and 6.00pm - midnight (Mon - Sun) Off Peak Hours All other times Regular Taxi $30 - $35 $20 - $30 Premium Taxi $40 - $50 $30-40 Tipping is not expected. Most taxi drivers speak English. The taxi journey is approximately 30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

6 GETTING AROUND 2. MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) This mode of transport is recommended only if you have a light luggage. The train station is situated at the basement of Terminal 2. It is easily accessible by foot from Terminal 2 or Terminal 3. Airport to city (a) Know where you are (Terminal 1, 2 or 3) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) Follow the signs Train to City to get to the MRT station situated at the basement of Terminal 2. - If you are at Terminal 2 or 3, you can walk to the station. - If you are Terminal 1, you can reach Terminal 2 by riding the sky train. Buy the single ride ticket or a stored value EZ-link card at the MRT station. Tap the card at the card reader to gain access to the train platform. Board the train and alight at Tanah Merah station. To get to the city, transfer to the westbound train at Tanah Merah station. First train to Tanah Merah Station departs Changi Airport Station at 5.31am on Mondays to Saturdays and at 5.59am on Sunday and public holidays. Last train to Tanah Merah station that connects to the city departs Changi Airport Station at 11.18pm. City to airport To get to Changi, transfer to the eastbound train at Tanah Merah station. First train to Changi Airport departs Tanah Merah Station at 5.20am from Monday to Saturday and 5.47am on Sunday and public holidays. The train service that leaves Changi Airport station at 11:18pm daily will connect you to the last west bound train service at Tanah Merah station. Please click here for more information. A single ride ticket can be purchased at train stations. A stored-value EZ-Link card for multiple rides can also be purchased from train stations or any Changi Recommends store. Click HERE to download a copy of the MRT Network Map.

7 GETTING AROUND 3. CITY SHUTTLE (FROM CHANGI AIRPORT) The City Shuttle will bring passengers to most downtown hotels at a rate of S$9 per adult / S$6 per child (below 12 years of age). *The City Shuttle departs every 15 minutes during peak hours and up to 30 minutes during non-peak hours. Please approach the 24-hour Ground Transport Concierge at the Arrival Halls for bookings or call the hotlines for more information. Contact Numbers Terminal 1 : Terminal 2 : Terminal 3 : (Main booking hotline available 24 hours) Terminal 4 : Click here for advance booking of airport shuttle service. 4. Grab

8 GENERAL INFORMATION DRESS CODE FOR CONFERENCE The dress code for the Conference is casual business attire. The Lecture Theatre and Panel Rooms may be cool due to air-conditioning and you may want to have a jacket or sweater handy. The dress code for the Welcome Dinner is smart casual. CONFERENCE BAGS Upon registration, you will receive a Conference package containing your name badge and all the Conference materials. Please wear your name badge during all times when in the campus. MEALS There will be morning and afternoon tea breaks, and buffet lunch provided on 19, 20 and 21 July The Welcome Dinner will be held on 19 July Light snacks, coffee, tea, and chilled water will be available during the scheduled tea breaks. INTERNET ACCESS There will be free Wi-Fi internet connection at the campus. If your laptop computers or mobile devices have Wi-Fi capabilities, you may use the login ID and password listed at the back of your name badge to access the campus s network.

9 MAP OF BUKIT TIMAH CAMPUS TWAIL Singapore 2018 Venues (Lecture Theatre; Panel Sessions & Meals) Shuttle Bus and Taxi Drop-off/Pick-up Point

10 TRAVELLER S GUIDE TIME Singapore time is GMT plus eight hours. CLIMATE Singapore has a tropical rainforest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. Temperatures usually range from 25 to 35 C (72 to 95 F). LOCAL CURRENCY AND EXCHANGE RATE The Singapore dollar (SGD) is the official currency of Singapore. 1 USD is about 1.35 SGD. The notes come in denominations of S$2, S$5, S$10, S$50, S$100, S$1,000 and S$10,000. Coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents and S$1. There are reliable licensed money changers all over the city, and you can also easily spot several ATMs and currency exchange booths located throughout the Airport Terminals. LANGUAGE Most Singaporeans speak English and an additional language, usually Mandarin Chinese, Malay or Tamil. Singlish is also commonly used (Colloquial Singaporean English). NO SMOKING AREAS Smoking is not allowed in all air-conditioned places, such as malls and eateries. There are designated smoking areas in some entertainment outlets and open-air eateries. Smoking is not allowed in the campus. INTERNET ACCESS There is normally complimentary wireless internet connection in the Hotels. You may also continue making calls and sending messages on your mobile phone by purchasing a Singapore prepaid SIM card. You may approach any stores of the three local telecommunications companies (M1, SingTel and Starhub) to purchase these SIM cards. Wi-Fi hotspots are also widely available at various public areas in Singapore. POWER PLUG The standard electrical current used in Singapore is volts AC (50 cycles) and you can use power plugs with three square prongs here. EXPLORE SINGAPORE Please click here for more information on all that you can see and do in this island city. TAX REFUND Tourists can claim a refund on the 7% Goods and Services Tax (GST) paid on your purchases if you spend more than $100 at any participating shops. Please click here for more information.