Date : 16 th to 21 st August 2015 Venue : The Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MALAYSIA.

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1 In conjunction with CIGRE Administrative Council Meeting Date : 16 th to 21 st August 2015 Venue : The Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,. Organised by: Malaysian National Committee of CIGRE Supported by: Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Malaysia Tenaga Nasional Berhad

Introduction MNC AORC-CIGRE Technical Meeting is a forum for sharing experience and knowledge regarding pertinent technical issues, particularly those affecting power systems in the Asia- Oceania

This year the chosen theme Towards An Integrated & Interconnected Transmission Power Grid: Challenges & Opportunities is to gather key information for striking optimal synergy between the

Venue The Magellan Sutera in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia is chosen as the venue for its contemporary facilities amidst serene resort ambience.

2 Introduction MNC AORC-CIGRE Technical Meeting is a forum for sharing experience and knowledge regarding pertinent technical issues, particularly those affecting power systems in the Asia- Oceania region. This year the chosen theme Towards An Integrated & Interconnected Transmission Power Grid: Challenges & Opportunities is to gather key information for striking optimal synergy between the demand-driven network expansion and sustainable modernization. Venue The Magellan Sutera in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia is chosen as the venue for its contemporary facilities amidst serene resort ambience. This beautiful resort, located just 10 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes to the City Centre by car, has a yacht marina and a 27-hole internationally acclaimed golf course within its premise. Sub-Topics The topics to be deliberated and discussed are inclusive but not limited to the following topics: Issues & Challenges Of Cross Border Interconnection Of Power Grids; Virtual Efficiency Power Plant Initiative As A Game Changer In The Electricity Supply Industry; Smart Grid & Its Influence on Transmission Network, Including the Integration Of Renewable Energy Sources & Disperse Generation; Evolution of Smart Grid & Its Impact on Network Expansion; Transmission Grid, Including Its Interconnection Technologies (DC Grids, HVDC, FACTS Devices etc). Participants This forum is opened to everyone involved in the power industry, e.g. power utilities, regulators, manufacturers, independent power producers, contractors, consultants, academicians etc. Datelines Dateline for synopses submission = 31 st May 2015 Date line for Early Bird registration = 30 th June 2015 Dateline for presentation submission = 31 st July 2015 Itinerary The Technical Meeting is scheduled to be held for 4 days, plus one day technical site visit to local high voltage installations. CIGRE Administrative Council will convene a meeting during this event. In addition AORC-CIGRE Council and several regional Panel Working Group meetings are also scheduled to be organised during the period. Registration In order to register for this event, please kindly fill up the form and it back to us by the stipulated dateline. Registration is only complete once payment is fully made. Discounts are offered for Early Bird registration. Please kindly refer to the attached forms for event registration and hotel booking. Submission of Synopses & Papers Participants who intend to present papers are invited to submit their abstract in English language via to mnc@cigre.org.my with a maximum of 500 words, indicating name, title, company affiliation, address and full address of the author/s. Successful papers selected to be presented at the Technical Meeting will be notified by 15 th June 2015 and the presenters are expected to submit only presentation files (in Microsoft Powerpoint 2003 format) by the given dateline. Organising Committees Chairman of AORC & MNC-CIGRE Chairman of Organising Committee Chairman of Technical Committee MNC-CIGRE General Dato Azmi Abdullah Contact Us Datuk Rozimi Remeli Dato Azmi Abdullah Dr. Ab. Halim Abu Bakar = mnc@cigre.org.my = azmi4567@gmail.com Dr. Mohd Ridzal Othman = dridzal@gmail.com Ir. Sharifuddin Md. Ali = sharifbj@gmail.com

3 PROPOSED ITINERARY TIME DAY Sunday 16 th Aug Registration of participants & delegates Welcoming Cocktail TIME DAY Monday 17 th Aug Registration of participants (continue...) Welcome Speech by AORC-CIGRE & MNC-CIGRE Chairman Keynote Address by President of CIGRE Opening Speech by Minister of Energy Session 1a Session 1b Tea Break Session 1b Summary of Session Welcome Dinner for all delegates at Magellan Sutera Hotel TIME DAY Tuesday 18 th Aug Session 2a (a) (b) CIGRE Administrative Council Meeting (1 room) Panel Working Group Meetings (2 rooms) Session 2a (continue...) Continue (a) & (b) Session 2b Continue (a) & (b) Tea Break Session 2b (continue...) Summary of Session 2 Continue (a) & (b) TIME DAY Wednesday 19 th Aug Session 3a (a) Panel Working Group Meetings (3 rooms) Session 3a (continue...) Continue (a) Session 3b Continue (a) Summary of Session Tea Break TIME DAY Thursday 20 th Aug Session 4a (a) (b) AORC-CIGRE Council Meeting (1 room) Panel Working Group Meetings (1 room) Session 4a (continue...) Continue (a) & (b) Session 4b Summary of Session 4 Continue (a) & (b) Tea Break TIME DAY Friday 21 st Aug Technical Visit (ABC Cable at Kinabalu Park/IEC Substation /Rural Solar Hybrid System) Lunch Technical Visit (continue.) Transfer back to hotel

4 Registration Form Full Name Position Organisation Address Telephone No. Address Status Title of Paper Paper presenter Administrative Council Member CIGRE member Non-member Participation Fee USD700 for paper presenters USD800 for CIGRE Members DELEGATES USD1000 for Non-Members Additional 30% for each accompanying partner (SPOUSE) Note: The participant fee for DELEGATES is inclusive of a conference pack: an Android tablet uploaded with presentation materials, door gifts, free WiFi, tea/coffee breaks, lunches, a Cocktail Reception, a Welcoming Dinner, airport transfer service and a technical visit. A 3-day SPOUSE programme to local attractions will also be arranged for all paying partners. Payment by cheque and wire transfer should make use of the following bank information: Account Holder : Malaysian National Committee of CIGRE Account Number : Swift Code : CIBBMYKL Bank Name : CIMB Bank Berhad Bank s Address : Jalan Bukit Bintang,55100 Kuala Lumpur,. Hotel The Magellan Sutera (recommended) Others (delegates are to make own arrangement) Note: Hotel booking at The Magellan Sutera is offered at a special rate for delegates only if booked through MNC-CIGRE. Please kindly complete and the hotel booking form overleaf to the hotel and carbon copy it to us. The Organiser will not provide transportation service to other self-arranged accommodations, i.e. for airport transfer and daily commute to the event venue. Signature & Date Note: Please tick appropriate box & complete the above form. us the scanned copy of the above form & any payment transcript. Contact Us For further enquiries, please visit our website ( or contact the following individuals: MNC-CIGRE General = mnc@cigre.org.my Dato Azmi Abdullah = azmi4567@gmail.com Dr. Mohd Ridzal Othman = dridzal@gmail.com Ir. Sharifuddin Md. Ali = sharifbj@gmail.com

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located at the heart of Southeast Asia with a land mass of about 329,847 square kilometres (127,350 sq mi) separated by the South China Sea into two

East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines.

Islam is the official religion and Bahasa Malaysia is the national language of the country. English, is the second language and is mostly used for business purposes.

6 Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located at the heart of Southeast Asia with a land mass of about 329,847 square kilometres (127,350 sq mi) separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines. The total population is approximately 30 million people with a unique multi-ethnic, multicultural, and multilingual society living in harmony. Islam is the official religion and Bahasa Malaysia is the national language of the country. English, is the second language and is mostly used for business purposes. Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak, which shares its borders on Sabah's south west region. Along with Sarawak, it also shares borders with East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south. Its population is made up 33 indigenous groups that communicate in over 50 languages and 80 ethic dialects. The state's geographical structure is a mixture of mountainous regions, beaches and tropical rain forests. One of the most prominent ranges located at the centre of Sabah heartland is the Crocker Range, which houses several mountains of various heights from about 1,000 metres to 4,000 metres. The highest peak of this range at 4,095 metres (13,435 ft) above sea level is known as Mount Kinabalu; one of the highest mountain in South East Asia.

5th EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN WILDLIFE ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK CONFERENCE WARN th -30 th NOVEMBER, 2013 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.

5th EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN WILDLIFE ANIMAL RESCUE NETWORK CONFERENCE WARN 2013 26 th -30 th NOVEMBER, 2013 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. INVITATION The Sabah Wildlife Department is pleased to host