REAM 5 / 1 / January Dear Members,

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1 REAM 5 / 1 / January 2017 Dear Members, Invitation to support by way of participation in the REAM Delegation to the 15 th Road Engineering Association of Asia & Australasia (REAAA) Conference in, Indonesia from 20 to 26 March 2017 Joint Organisers: Road Engineering Association of Asia & Australasia (REAAA) Ministry of Public Works and Housing, Indonesia Indonesia Road Development Association (IRDA) and International Road Federation (IRF) Keynote Speakers Minister of Public Works and Housing, Indonesia Coordinating Minister of Economy, Indonesia Venue Nusa Dua Convention Centre, 1. REAAA in brief The REAAA was formed in 1973 with a permanent secretariat in Kuala Lumpur. The REAAA (Malaysian Chapter), now renamed the Road Engineering Association of Malaysia, was established in April 1993 to coordinate REAAA's activities in Malaysia, especially in facilitating intra-technology transfer. 2. ackground Over the years, REAM has given full support to REAAA by way of cooperation and participation in all its activities. 3. Introduction The REAAA conferences are held once every two to four years. It is the most important event in the calendar of REAAA. The last conference, 14 th in its series was hosted by REAM in 2013 and the event was a resounding success with Indonesia sending its largest ever delegation. REAM hopes to reciprocate this gesture by organising a sizable delegation to.

2 4. The Conference Carrying the theme Roads for etter Living, the 15 th REAAA Conference will provide a forum for sharing common challenges, discovering new technologies, sharing best practices, and discussing policy issues, including the needs of the road industry. The technical sessions are programmed to promote more cost effective and sustainable roads which provide benefits to both governments, in terms of cost-savings, and the community, by way of improved amenity, access and safety. The conference streams, among others, include: Road Safety and Intelligent Transportation Systems Green Construction and Sustainability Road Development as a Driver of Growth Road Financing Schemes/PPPs 5. Registration fee a. REAAA Conference / Workshop on Pavement Management System Full 2-day conference sessions on 22 and 23 March RM 3, (Fee includes welcome reception, all ceremonies, technical sessions, gala dinner, daily lunch and refreshments, proceedings and conference kit) 1-day conference session on 22 March RM 2, (Fee includes welcome reception and lunch and refreshments for the day) 1-day conference session on 23 March RM 2, (Fee includes welcome come reception, gala dinner and lunch and refreshments for the day) Discounted conference registration fee for YEP group members The Young Engineers and Professional (YEP) group was established under the auspices of REAM in tandem with the formation of Young Engineers / Professional Section by REAAA. The objective for the creation of this group is to present and provide a voice for young engineers and professionals below the age of 40 towards encouraging a culture of innovation, integrity and pursuit of excellence in the field of road engineering. A YEP meeting has been scheduled on 21 March in conjunction with this conference and towards encouraging greater participation, the organisers are offering a discounted registration fee of RM 2, for the conference for young engineers and professionals under the age of Concurrent events a. REAAA usiness Forum Date: 23 March 2017 Registration fee: RM 2, Topic: Expanding Opportunities for Infrastructure Investment in Developing Countries b. IRF Workshops Date: 21 and 22 March Registration fee: USD 1,000 each workshop Topics: i. Vulnerable Road Users, Work Zone Safety, Road Safety Audit ii. PPPs in the Road Sector Note: Those wishing to attend the IRF Workshops are required to register and pay online at:

3 7. Tentative itinerary ( / L / D denote / Lunch / Dinner provided in the tour package.) Itinerary / travel arrangements Day / Date Itinerary / Accommodation Flight / Mon. 20 March 9.20 am pm Tue. 21 March Wed. 22 March 9.00 am 5.00 pm Thurs. 23 March 9.00 am 6.00 pm Fri. 24 March Sat. 25 March 9.00 am KL / Depart to by Malindo Air Arrive at Ngurah Rai International Airport City study tour Lunch en route Check-in at Eden Hotel, Kuta Dinner at local restaurant YEP group departs to Nusa Dua Convention Center for meeting Others depart for REAM organised Study Tour Lunch en route YEP group joins for Study Tour Dinner en route to hotel Transfer to Nusa Dua Convention Center Opening Ceremony & Conference sessions Welcome reception Transfer to Nusa Dua Convention Center Conference sessions Closing Ceremony & Gala Dinner Transfer to Nusa Dua Convention Center for Conference Technical Visits Depart for REAM organised Study Tour Lunch and dinner en route OD 306 Meals L / D / L / D / L / D

4 Sun. 26 March 7:00 am pm 3.55 pm / KL / hotel check-out Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport Depart to KL by Malindo Air KLIA OD Tour package cost Includes air travel, local transfers, accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary but EXCLUDES the Conference / usiness Forum registration fees. The tour cost has been tentatively fixed as stated below but is subject to slight variation if the response falls below the minimum of 25 participants. Non-REAM Members are required to pay an additional surcharge of RM Group Economy Class Package (Twin sharing/per adult) RM 2, Group Economy Class Package (Single occupancy) RM 3, Group usiness Class Package (Twin sharing/per adult) RM 4, Group usiness Class Package (Single occupancy) RM 5, For travel by Government Warrant (KL / / KL) by MAS, please contact the REAM Secretariat for detailed arrangements. The tour cost includes: a. Return air ticket in the preferred class of travel. b. Accommodation based on twin/single room as requested. c. Meals as specified in the itinerary d. Transfers and tours as per itinerary. e. Porterage of 1 piece of check-in luggage per person not exceeding 20kg. f. Services of a tour manager and local guide. g. Personal travel insurance h. All airport taxes / flight insurance / gratuities for local guide and driver. i. Hand-carry bags for economy class / suit cases for business class. 8. Cancellation charges a. etween 8-15 days prior to - 35% of tour fare levied on all bookings. departure b. etween 3-7 days prior to - 55% of tour fare levied on all bookings. departure c. Less than 3 days prior to % of tour fare levied on all bookings. departure 9. Application / Payment / Closing date / Enquiries Registration for the delegation will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register using the attached Reply Form. The final date for registration and full payment is Monday 20 February NOTE: If full payments from individuals and organisations or local orders from government departments are not received by Monday 20 February 2017, the registration for participation shall be cancelled without any further notice.

5 For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Encik Mohamad Ismail Khan, Executive Secretary / Ms. Nur Izira, Accounts Executive Tel. No /2, Fax No Thank you. Regards, Dato Ir.. Nitchiananthan Chairman Technical Events Committee cc. Y.hg. Datuk Ir. Haji Adanan bin Mohamed Hussain President cc. Y.hg. Dato Ir. Dr. Ashaari bin Mohamad Honorary Secretary General

6 REGISTRATION FORM REAM Delegation to the 15 th REAAA Conference in, Indonesia from 20 to 26 March 2017 Chairman Technical Events Committee Road Engineering Association of Malaysia FAX: Dear Sir, 1. I / we* would like to register for the above group delegation as follows (please tick ( ) as appropriate): Group Economy Class Package (Twin sharing/per person) RM 2, ( ) Group Economy Class Package (Single occupancy) RM 3, ( ) Group usiness Class Package (Twin sharing/per person) RM 4, ( ) Group usiness Class Package (Single occupancy) RM 5, ( ) Full Conference registration (22 & 23 March) RM 3, ( ) YEP group Full Conference registration (22 & 23 March) RM 2, ( ) One-day registration (22 March) RM 2, ( ) One-day registration (23 March) RM 2, ( ) REAAA usiness Forum registration fee (23 March) RM 2, ( ) NOTE: Non-REAM Members are required to pay an additional surcharge of RM I / we* enclose herewith a Local Order / my / our* cheque No:... for RM in favour of REAM-Activity to confirm my (and my accompanying person/s) participation. Name of participant: (As in passport) Designation:.Company: Address: Tel:. H/P. Fax: Signature:... Membership No (if any): Contact Person:.Tel:.. Name of accompanying person/s*... (As in passport) Date : Company Chop: NOTE: Please prepare the cheque/s / Local Order* in favour of REAM Activity. ank: RH Sungai Way/Subang ranch A/C No Thank you. * Delete if not applicable.