THE 19 th GENERAL SESSION OF THE AFRICAN- ASIAN RURAL DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION CONFERENCE AND 69 th & 70 th SESSIONS OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELEGATE GENERAL INFORMATION 26 FEBRUARY 4 MARCH 2018 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA
1. MEETING DATES AND VENUE 1.1. The 19 th General Session of The African-Asian Rural Development Organization Conference (AARDO) and 69 th and 70 th Sessions of Executive Committee will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from Monday, 26 February to Sunday 4 March 2018. GRAND HYATT HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR 12, Jalan Pinang Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50450 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2182 1234 Fax : +603 2182 1288 Email : kualalumpur.grand@hyatt.com Website : https://kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html 1.2. The meeting venue is located at the Grand Salon 1, Level 1 2. REGISTRATION 2.1. Online Registration All delegates are requested to register online at https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my from 11 January 2018. Online registration will be closed on 18 February 2018. An acknowledgement email will be sent automatically to delegates after the online registration has been completed. Any enquiries regarding the registration, including technical support, or if you have missed the online registration deadline, please contact the secretariat at register@rurallink.gov.my. An acknowledgement letter is required for online registration for foreign media. In this regard, foreign media agency which has been assigned for the 19 th AARDO Conference must obtain an acknowledgement letter from the respective ministries of AARDO member countries. In the event where flight s information has not been completed, the details must be updated in the system no later than 18 February 2018. 2
2.2. Official Pass Delegates are advised to pick up their official pass and meeting kit at the Registration Desk. Delegates will need to provide proof of identity when collecting the official pass, such as passport or any other suitable photo identification to the registration desk. The official pass should be worn at all times and will be required for entry to all venues and meeting areas. All delegates are reminded that the official pass issued is solely for the use of the bearer to whom it is issued and it should not be transferred or given to any person to use. 2.3. Registration Desk 2.3.1. Registration Desk for the 19 th AARDO Conference and Related Meetings is located at the Level 1 and will be open at the following time: DATE Sunday, 25 February 2018 Monday, 26 February 2018 Wednesday, 28 February 2018 Thursday, 1 March 2018 Sunday, 4 March 2018 TIME 2:00 pm 10:00 pm 8:00 am 3:00 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 pm 8:00 am 3:00 pm 8:00 am 1:00 pm 3. ACCOMMODATION 3.1. General Information One (1) Minister from each AARDO member countries, AARDO President and one (1) representative from AARDO Associate Member will be provided with accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from 28 February to 4 March 2018. One (1) representative from each AARDO Executive Committee member countries and Executive Committee President, as per Annex I, and AARDO Secretary-General will be provided with accommodation at the Grand Hyatt Hotel from 25 February to 5 March 2018. 3
3.2. Breakfast is included with the accommodation provided. Personal expenses such as local and international telephone calls, laundry, mini bar, etc. will be charged to your personal account. 3.3. Accommodation for other delegates is not provided. Delegates are advised to make their own accommodation arrangement, either at the Grand Hyatt Hotel or other nearby hotels as listed. 3.4. Booking can be made directly with the hotels. Special rates are available for bookings made with the Grand Hyatt Hotel, the Impiana Hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and the Traders Hotel. 3.5. Please note that all transportation arrangements with the hotel will be at own cost. 4
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 12, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2182 1234 Fax : +603 2182 1288 Email : kualalumpur.grand@hyatt.com Website : https://kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html TYPE OF ROOM Grand Room (Single) inclusive 1x buffet breakfast and Internet access Grand Room (Double) inclusive 2x buffet breakfasts and Internet access Twin Tower View Room (Single) inclusive 1x buffet breakfast and Internet access Twin Tower View Room (Double) inclusive 2x buffet breakfast and Internet access Club Room (Single) inclusive 1x buffet breakfasts and Standard Internet access Club Room (Double) inclusive 2x buffet breakfasts and Standard Internet access RATE PER NIGHT MYR 600.00++ MYR 660.00++ MYR 700.00++ MYR 760.00++ MYR 900.00++ MYR 1,000.00++ All rates quoted are subject to 10% service charge and 6% GST tax per room per night. Effective 1 September 2017, a Tourism Tax of MYR10 flat rate per room per night will be imposed on all foreign guests, with exemption to Malaysians and permanent residents of Malaysia. The Tourism Tax will be charged on top of the existing 10% service charge and 6% GST. To receive this special rate, please download the reservation form at https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my/portal/index.php/logistic/accommodation. Your reservation should be submitted to the hotel by 9 February 2018. Please contact the hotel directly if you have missed the stipulated deadline. 5
Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 13, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2147 1111 Fax : +603 2147 1100 Email : info.klcc@impiana.com Website : http://kualalumpurhotels.impiana.com.my/ TYPE OF ROOM Deluxe Room (Single/Double) Club Deluxe Room (Single/Double) Club Premier Room (Single/Double) RATE PER NIGHT MYR 380.00 nett MYR 500.00 nett MYR 600.00 nett The above rates are inclusive of Buffet Breakfast 01 x breakfast for Single & 02 x breakfasts for Double/Twin Sharing. The above rates are based on per room per night basis. All rates are inclusive of service charge 10% and GST 6% per room per night. Effective 1 September 2017, a Tourism Tax of MYR10 flat rate per room per night will be imposed on all foreign guests, with exemption to Malaysians and permanent residents of Malaysia. To receive this special rate, please download the reservation form at https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my/portal/index.php/logistic/accommodation. Your reservation should be submitted to the hotel by 2 February 2018. Please contact the hotel directly if you have missed the stipulated deadline. 6
Direction (walking): It is only 1-minute walking distance by crossing the road via Jalan Pinang from the Impiana KLCC Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. 7
Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50888 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2380 8888 Email : mokul-reservations@mohg.com Website : https://www.mandarinoriental.com/kuala-lumpur/petronatowers/luxury-hotel TYPE OF ROOM RATE PER NIGHT Deluxe City View inclusive breakfast for one person only RM657.13 nett Twin Towers View inclusive breakfast for one person only RM773.73 nett Club City View inclusive of full Club benefits* Park Suite inclusive of full Club benefits* RM1,006.93 nett RM2,458.60 nett * Club Benefits (Club City View & Park Suite booking only) :Breakfast for two, afternoon tea, evening cocktails, deli lunch on weekdays, 5 pieces laundry daily (non-accumulative), 2 hours complimentary usage of meeting room in Club Lounge subject to availability. Effective 1 September 2017, a Tourism Tax of MYR10 flat rate per room per night will be imposed on all foreign guests, with exemption to Malaysians and permanent residents of Malaysia. To receive this special rate, please download the reservation form at https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my/portal/index.php/logistic/accommodation. Your reservation should be submitted to the hotel by 22 February 2018. Please contact the hotel directly if you have missed the stipulated deadline. 8
Direction (vehicle): It will take approximately 1 minute from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur by taxi. Suggestion (walking): Via Jalan Pinang (1.0 km 15 minutes); and Via Persiaran Petronas (1.3 km 19 minutes). 9
Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur City Centre 50888 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2332 9888 Fax : +603 2332 2666 Website : http://www.shangri-la.com/kualalumpur/traders/ Deluxe Room TYPE OF ROOM RATE PER NIGHT MYR 548.02 nett Deluxe Garden View Deluxe Twin Towers View Traders Club Room Traders Club Twin Towers View City View Suite Twin Towers View Suite MYR 594.66 nett MYR 629.64 nett MYR 734.58 nett MYR 816.20 nett MYR 944.46 nett MYR 1,026.08 nett All rates are inclusive of 10% service charge and 6% GST per room per night. Tourism Tax at RM 10.00 per room per night will be collected at the Hotel. All Malaysian Nationals and Permanent Residents holding MyPR card are exempted from the Tourism Tax. Room rates quoted are inclusive of Breakfast for Deluxe category and Traders Club Floor benefits for Traders Club category. Free wired and wireless broadband access (throughout hotel premises and in Hotel Limousine). To receive this special rate, please download the reservation form at https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my/portal/index.php/logistic/accommodation. Your reservation should be submitted to the hotel by 12 February 2018. Please contact the hotel directly if you have missed the stipulated deadline. 10
Direction (vehicle): It will take approximately 6 minutes from the Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur by taxi. Suggestion (walking): Via Persiaran KLCC and Jalan Pinang (550 m 10 minutes). 11
Ascott, Kuala Lumpur 9 Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA Phone : +603 2718 6868 Email : enquiry.kualalumpur@the-ascott.com Website : https://www.the-ascott.com/en/malaysia/kualalumpur/ascott-kuala-lumpur/index.html Direction (vehicle): It will take approximately 1 minute from the Ascott, Kuala Lumpur to the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Kuala Lumpur by taxi. Suggestion (walking): Via Jalan Pinang (200 m 4 minutes). 12
4. TRANSPORTATION 4.1. General Information One (1) Minister from each AARDO member countries, AARDO President and one (1) representative from AARDO Associate Member will be provided with a chauffeur-driven car from 28 February to 4 March 2018. One (1) representative from each AARDO Executive Committee member countries and Executive Committee President, as per Annex I, and AARDO Secretary-General will be provided with a chauffeur-driven car from 25 February to 5 March 2018. 4.2. Airport Shuttle will be provided for other delegates on the day of arrival (from the airport to the listed hotel) and on the day of departure (from the listed hotel to the airport). Please bring a copy of your registration confirmation for boarding. 4.3. Alternatively, delegates can travel to their respective hotel via taxi, at own expense, from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2). Taxi counter is located at: 5. FIELD TRIP 4.3.1. KLIA Airport Limousines Service: International Arrival Hall, Main Terminal Building (just after Customs, before the public arrival area). Metered Taxi: Level 1 and 3, Main Terminal Building. 4.3.2. KLIA 2 Transportation Hub located at the Level 1 of the Gateway@klia2 building. 5.1. The field trip visit will take place at Kampung Pachitan, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan on 3 March 2018. The distance is approximately 86 km and it will take about 1 hour and 40 minutes. 5.2. Transport will be provided for all delegates from the Grand Hyatt Hotel to the field trip location. Kindly confirm your attendance using the online registration form. 5.3. The objective of the field trip is to introduce the Homestay Programme where it provides additional income for the locals and spurs other related economic activities. Through this programme, delegates will have the opportunity to stay with friendly host families and experience the local food, culture and natural lifestyle. 5.4. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes for the field trip. 13
6. AARDO SECRETARIAT ROOM & DELEGATES COMMON ROOM 6.1. A common room for all the delegates will be located at the Grand Residence 103, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Hotel. 6.2. The room will be open from 8.00 am to 11.00 pm daily from 26 February 2018 until 4 March 2018. On 25 February 2018, the room will be open from 3.00 pm to 11.00 pm. 6.3. The room will be equipped with computers with internet access, printers and a photocopy machine for general usage. The official pass is required to enter the room. 7. SECRETARIAT CONTACTS 7.1. The 19 th AARDO Conference Committee is in charge of all administrative and logistical arrangements for the meetings. The secretariat can be contacted at: Ministry of Rural and Regional Development Malaysia Strategic Planning Division Level 27, No. 47, Persiaran Perdana Presint 4, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62100 Putrajaya, MALAYSIA Phone: +603 8891 2111 Email: aardosec@rurallink.gov.my Website: https://aardo19.rurallink.gov.my/portal/index.php 14
Please contact the following person for any enquiries related to the meetings: CONFERENCE OFFICER I & PROGRAMME Ms Nazlinda Zamani T: +603 8891 2136 E: nazlinda@rurallink.gov.my REGISTRATION Ms Siti Nurdiyana Mohamed Farid T: +603 8891 2122 E: sitinurdiyana@rurallink.gov.my ACCOMMODATION Ms Norasikin Noordin T: +603 8891 2117 E: asikin@rurallink.gov.my FOOD & BEVERAGES Mr Mohammad Faizal Abdul Rahim T: +603 8891 2372 E: faizal@rurallink.gov.my ICT AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT Mr Izheir Azam Ibrahim Rais T: +603 8891 5875 E: izheir@rurallink.gov.my LIAISON OFFICER Ms Nurul Nasuha Abdullah T: +603 8891 2377 E: nasuha@rurallink.gov.my SECURITY & TRAFFIC Mr Asfarizul Othman T: +603 8891 5670 E: asfarizul@rurallink.gov.my CONFERENCE OFFICER II Mr Firdaus Farid Abd Rashid T: +603 8891 2251 E: firdaus.farid@rurallink.gov.my ARRIVAL & DEPARUTRE Mr Abdull Hadi Abd Aziz T: +603 8891 2127 E: abdul.hadi@rurallink.gov.my TRANSPORTATION Ms Zuraida Mohd Jalal T: +603 8891 5863 E: zuraida@rurallink.gov.my DOCUMENTATION Mr Zanizam Zaidi T: +603 8891 2135 E: zanizam@rurallink.gov.my CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND PROTOCOL Mr Sivanesan N. Ragayan T: +603 8891 5831 E: sivanesan@rurallink.gov.my MEDIA AND PUBLICITY Ms Nureliza Azmayani Abdul Ajid T: +603 8891 5940 E: nureliza@rurallink.gov.my HEALTH Ms Norshakila Yusof T: +603 2161 0577 ext. 211 E: norshakila@jakoa.gov.my FIELD TRIP Mr Mohd Anuar Bab T: +603 8891 5816 E: anuar@rurallink.gov.my 7.2. During the meeting, the secretariat will be located at the Grand Residence 102, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Hotel. 15
8. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE ARRANGEMENTS 8.1. VIP facilities at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA 2) will be extended to the AARDO Ministers from each of AARDO member countries and representative from each AARDO Executive Committee member countries. 8.2. The officials from Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Malaysia and Liaison Officers will assist the AARDO Ministers and representatives from each AARDO Executive Committee as well as AARDO Secretary- General upon arrival and departure at KLIA or KLIA 2. Other delegates will have to go through the normal channel at KLIA or KLIA 2. 8.3. Luggage Tags: Luggage tags will be emailed to facilitate luggage identification and priority clearance for AARDO Ministers, representatives from each AARDO Executive Committee and AARDO Secretariat. 9. CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION CLEARANCE 9.1. Protocol and Liaison Officers: The Protocol and Liaison Officers team will assist customs and immigration clearance for AARDO Ministers, representative of AARDO Executive Committee and AARDO Secretary-General. Other delegates should follow the internal airport signage towards immigration counter. Delegates are encouraged to bring a copy of the invitation letter to ease the process. 10. VISA AND OTHER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 10.1. Health and Visa Requirement Delegates from AARDO member countries are required to fulfil the following entry requirements: No AARDO Member Country Yellow Fever Vaccination Visa Requirement 1 Burkina Faso Yes Yes 2 Arab Republic of Egypt No No 3 Federal Democratic Republic Yes Yes of Ethiopia 4 Republic of the Gambia Yes No 5 Republic of Ghana Yes Yes 16
No AARDO Member Country Yellow Fever Vaccination Visa Requirement 6 Republic of Kenya Yes No 7 Republic of Liberia Yes Yes 8 State of Libya No No 9 Republic of Malawi No No 10 Republic of Mauritius No No 11 Kingdom of Morocco No No 12 Republic of Namibia No No 13 Federal Republic of Nigeria Yes Yes 14 Republic of Sierra Leone Yes No 15 Republic of the Sudan Yes No 16 Republic of Tunisia No No 17 Republic of Zambia No No 18 People's Republic of No Yes* Bangladesh 19 Republic of China (Taiwan) No No 20 Republic of India No Yes* 21 Republic of Iraq No No 22 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan No No 23 Republic of Korea No No 24 Republic of Lebanon No No 25 Sultanate of Oman No No 26 Islamic Republic of Pakistan No Yes* 27 State of Palestine No No 28 Republic of the Philippines No No 29 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka No Yes 30 Syrian Arab Republic No No 31 Republic of Yemen No No *Eligible for evisa 10.2. Visa Application Procedure Visa application can be made at Malaysian Representative Office as listed at Annex II. Further information with regards to visa application can be obtained at http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/apply-forvisa.html 17
Further information on evisa can be obtained at http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/evisa.html. To apply for evisa, please visit https://www.windowmalaysia.my/evisa/evisa.jsp 10.3. Yellow Fever Vaccinations A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all visitors or delegates (Malaysians and Foreigners) coming from or going to/ through yellow fever endemic countries (As stated in International Health Regulations 2005 and Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Act 1988). A vaccination certificate against Yellow Fever disease will be valid if the vaccination is taken at least 10 days prior to the date of arrival to Malaysia. Yellow fever vaccination is also required for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. The period of validity of an international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever will be lifelong*, beginning 10 days after the date of vaccination. Note: *Lifelong in the context of international travel, the amendment to Annex 7 IHR 2005 changes the period of validity of the related international certificate of vaccination against yellow fever, and the protection provided by vaccination against yellow fever infectious under the IHR (2005), from ten (10) years to the life of the person (traveller) vaccinated. This amendment enters into force on 11 July 2016. List of Countries With Risk of Yellow Fever Transmission South & Central America Argentina Brazil Bolivia Colombia Ecuador French Guyana Panama Paraguay Peru Suriname Trinidad &Tobago Venezuela 18
Africa Angola Cameroon Democratic Republic of Congo Ghana Benin The Central African Republic Burkina Faso Chad Burundi Congo Ethiopia Gabon Gambian Guinea Guinea Bissau Ivory Coast Kenya Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Rwanda Senegal Sierra Leone Sudan Togo Uganda 11. SECURITY 11.1. Security checks will be conducted at the meeting venue throughout the duration of the 19 th AARDO Conference and 69th and 70th Sessions of Executive Committee. Access to the meeting areas will be restricted to delegates holding the Official Pass. Entry into other venues is limited to holders of appropriate identification passes. 12. DRESS CODE 12.1. The dress code for the meeting is business attire. National Dress is recommended for the Dinner hosted by the Honourable Minister of Rural and Regional Development Malaysia, which will be held on 1 March 2018. 12.2. Dress code for Welcoming Dinner on 27 February 2018 is Smart Casual. 12.3. Dress code for field trip on 3 March 2018 is Smart Casual. 13. MEDICAL SERVICES 13.1. Medical team will be on standby at the meeting venue. Emergency staff will be on site to deliver basic and emergency first aid. 13.2. Sickbay is located in the VIP Room, Level 1, Grand Hyatt Hotel and at accommodation floor (exact room to be advised later) as per schedule below: 19
Date Time Location 25 February 2018 (Sunday) 26 February 2018 (Monday) to 4 March 2018 (Sunday) 5 March 2018 (Monday) 4:00 pm to 12:00 am Accommodation Floor 12:01 am to 7:59 am Accommodation Floor 8:00 am to 6:00 pm VIP Room, Level 1 6:01 pm to 12:00 am Accommodation Floor 12:01 am to 11:00 pm Accommodation Floor 13.3. Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL) and Hospital Putrajaya are the designated hospital for any medical emergencies. Hospital Kuala Lumpur 50586 Jalan Pahang Kuala Lumpur Phone: +603 26155555 Website: http://www.hkl.gov.my/ Hospital Putrajaya Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaaan Persekutuan Presint 7, 62250 Putrajaya Phone: +603 83124200 Website: http://www.hpj.gov.my 13.4. It is recommended that delegates to make their own arrangements for health insurance prior to arrival to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 14. LIAISON OFFICERS 14.1. A liaison officer will be assigned to: One (1) Minister from each of AARDO member countries; AARDO President; One (1) representative from AARDO Associate Member One (1) representative from each AARDO Executive Committee member countries and Executive Committee President, as per Annex I; and Secretary-General of AARDO. 20
15. LIST OF EMBASSIES/ HIGH COMMISSION The 19 th AARDO Conference 2018 No AARDO Member Embassy/ High Commission Country 1 Burkina Faso Address : F-2/4 Vasant Vihar New Delhi-110057 Tel : 0091-11-2614 0641/ 2614 0642 Fax : 0091-11-2614 0630 Email : embassy@burkinafasondia.org Hours : 9:30 am 6:00 pm 2 Arab Republic of Egypt Address : No. 12, Lorong Rhu Off Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4256 6684/ 8184 +603 4256 8745/ +603 4256 4363 Fax : +603 4257 3515 Email : embassy.egyptkl@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 4:00 pm 3 Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Address : No. 3 Xiu Shui Nan Jie Jian Guo Men Wai, Beijing China, 100600 Tel : 00-8610-6532 5258/ 6532 1972 Fax : 00-8610-6532 5591 Email : ethchina@public3.bta.net.cn Office Hours : Monday Friday : 8:00 am 12:00 pm 1.30 pm - 5.30 pm 4 Republic of the Gambia Address : 15th Floor, West Block Wisma Selangor Dredging 142C Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-2168 4375 Fax : +603 2168 4201 Email : jk670@hotmail.com;jah1askj@gmail.com Office Hours : Monday Friday : 9:00 am 12:30 pm 2.30 pm - 5.00 pm 21
No AARDO Member Embassy/ High Commission Country 5 Republic of Ghana Address : No. 14 Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4252 6995/ 4257 9703/ 4257 1264 Fax : +603 4257 8698 E-mail : ghcomkl@tm.net.my Hours : 9:00 am 4:00 pm 6 Republic of Kenya Address : No. 8, Jalan Taman U Thant 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2146 1163 Fax : +603 2145 1087 E-mail : admin@kenyahighcom.org.my Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 7 Republic of Liberia Address : Shirokane K House 4-14-12 Shirokane, Minato-ku Tokyo 108-0072, Japan Tel : +81 (3) 3441-7720 Fax : +81 (0) 3441-7728 E-mail : embassyofliberia@heart.ocn.ne.jp Office Hours : Monday Friday : 9:00 am 12:00 pm 1.00 pm 4.00pm 8 State of Libya Address : No. 6 Jalan Madge Off Jalan U Thant 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2141 1293/ 2148 2112/ 2141 1035 Fax : +603 2141 3549 E-mail : eolkl@yahoo.com Office : Monday Thursday Hours : 8:30 am 3:30 pm 9 Republic of Malawi Address : Takanawa Kaisei Building 7F 3-4-1 Takanawa, Minato-Ku Tokyo 108-0074 Japan Tel : +(81) 3 3449 30101035 Fax : +(81) 3 3449 3220 E-mail : malawi@luck.ocn.ne.jp Office Hours : Monday Friday 9:00 am 12:00 pm 1.00 pm 5.00 pm 22
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission 10 Republic of Mauritius Address : 17th Floor West Block Wisma Selangor Dredging Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2163 6301/ 6306 Fax : +603 2163 6294 Email : klhc@mail.gov.mu Hours : 9:00 am 12:30 pm 11 Kingdom of Morocco Address : Box 9, Wisma Selangor Dredging 3rd Floor, East Block 142-B Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2161 0701/ 0705/ 0708 Fax : +603 2162 3081 Email : ambkualalumpur@maec.gov.ma Hours : 10:00 am 5:00 pm 12 Republic of Namibia Address : 15-01, 15th Floor Menara HLA No 3, Jalan Kia Peng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2164 6520/ 2162 8950 Fax : +603 2168 8790 Email Office : Monday- Friday Hours : 09:00 am 5:00 pm 13 Federal Republic of Nigeria : secretary@namibiahighcommission.com.my Address : No. 85 Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4251 8512/ 7843 Fax : +603 4252 4302 Email : nigeriankl@yahoo.com Office : Monday- Friday Hours : 9:30 am 5:00 pm 14 Republic of Sierra Leone Address : 7 Dongzhimenwai Dajie Sanlitun Beijing China Tel : 0086 010 6532 5767 /1222 / 2174 Fax : 0086 010 6532 3752 Email : Office : Monday- Friday Hours : 8:30 am 5:00 pm 23
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission 15 Republic of the Sudan Address : Lot 586, Jalan 6 Taman Ampang Utama 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4256 9104/ 4252 5631/ 4251 6054 Fax : +603 4256 8107 Email : sudani@sudanembassy-kl.org.my Hours : 9:00 am 4:30 pm 16 Republic of Tunisia Address : Jalan Karang Asem Tengah Blok C5 No.21, Kuningan Jakarta Selatan, 12950 Indonesia Tel : +(62-21)5289 2328/ 2329 Fax : +(62-21)525 3123 Email : atjkt@uninet.net.id tunjakarta@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 17 Republic of Zambia Address : Suite C, 5th Floor, Menara MBF Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2145 3507 Fax : +603 2145 3619 Email : info@zhckl.com.my Hours : 9:30 am 5:00 pm 18 People's Republic of Bangladesh Address : Wisma HRIH Lotus (1st Floor) 442 Jalan Pahang, SetapakVen 53000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603-4021 2539/ 4021 2540/ 40212541 Fax : +603-4021 2526 Email : mission.kualalumpur@mofa.gov.bd Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 19 Republic of China (Taiwan) Address : Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia,Level 7, Menara Yayasan Tun Razak, 200 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2161 4439 Fax. : +603 2141 7478 Email : mys@mofa.gov.tw Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 24
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission 20 Republic of India Address : Level 28, Menara 1 Mon t Kiara No. 1, Jalan Mon t Kiara 50480 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 6205 2350/ 2351/ 2352/ 2353/ 2354 Fax : +603 6143 1162/ 6143 1164 Email : hc.kl@mea.gov.in Hours : 9:00 am 5:30 pm 21 Republic of Iraq Address : No. 2, Jalan Langgak Golf Off Jalan Tun Razak 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2148 0555/ 0650/ 0721 Fax : +603 2141 4331 Email : embiraqkl@yahoo.com Hours : 9:00 am 3:30 pm 22 Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Address : No. 2, Jalan Kedondong Off Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4252 1268/ 4252 8549/ 4253 3685 Fax : +603 4252 8610 Email : jordankl@fm.gov.jo Hour : 9:00 am 3:00 pm 23 Republic of Korea Address : No. 9 & 11, Jalan Nipah Off Jalan Ampang 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4251 2336/4251 9066 Fax : +603 4252 1425 Email : korem-my@mofa.gov.kr Office Hours : Monday Friday : 8:30 am 12:00 pm 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm 24 Republic of Lebanon Address : 56 Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4251 6690/ 4256 3596 Fax : +603 4260 3426 Email : lebanonembkl@gmail.com Office : Monday Thursday Hours : 9:00 am 3:30 pm 25
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission 25 Sultanate of Oman Address : No. 17, Jalan Kedondong Off Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4257 7378/ 7375/ +60 16 997 9571 Fax : +603 4257 1400/ 4257 6630 Email : omankualalumpur@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 3:30 pm 26 Islamic Republic of Pakistan Address : 132 Jalan Ampang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2161 8877/ 8879/ 2161 1880 Fax : +603 2164 5958 Email : pahickl@gmail.com jawadahmed4172@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 27 State of Palestine Address : No. 63 Jalan U-Thant 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4256 8905/ 8906 Fax : +603 4252 0802/ 4257 9711 Email : embassyofpalestine@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 4:00 pm 28 Republic of the Philippines Address : No. 1, Changkat Kia Peng 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 2148 4233 Fax : +603 2148 3576 Email : kualalumpur.pe@dfa.gov.ph Hours : 8:00 am 5:00 pm 29 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Address : No. 12 Jalan Keranji Dua, Off Jalan Kedondong, Jalan Ampang Hilir, 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4256 8987/ 4257 1394 Fax : +603 4253 2497 Email : slhc.kl@mfa.gov.lk Hours : 9:00 am 5:00 pm 26
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission 30 Syrian Arab Republic Address : No 93, Jalan U Thant, Taman U Thant 55000 Kuala Lumpur Te : +603 4251 6364 Fax : +603 4251 6363 Email : enquiry@syrianembassy.com.my Hours : 9:00 am 4:00 pm 31 Republic of Yemen Address : No. 7 Jalan Kedondong Off Jalan Ampang Hilir 55000 Kuala Lumpur Tel : +603 4251 1793 Fax : +603 4251 1794 Email : yemenembassymy@gmail.com Hours : 9:00 am 4:00 pm 16. USEFUL INFORMATION 16.1. Geography Malaysia is situated in central of South-East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north, with Singapore to the south and Indonesia to south and west. Malaysia covers an area of about 330,803 square kilometres, consisting of Peninsular Malaysia and the Island of Borneo. 16.2. Religion Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. There are several other religions practised in Malaysia including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism and various tribal traditions. 16.3. People and Culture Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country. The principal ethnic groups are Malay, Chinese and Indian. Other significant groups are the indigenous people of Sabah and Sarawak, including Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, Iban, Bidayuh and Melanau. Currently, the population of Malaysia is estimated to be over 31 million people. 16.4. Food Malaysia is a gastronomic delight. This is not surprising as food is an extremely serious matter for Malaysians, and what is considered most important is the flavour and taste, be it fine dining or simple street food. Common dishes are Nasi Lemak, Roti Canai and Char Kuey Tiaw. 16.5. Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, officially the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur or called simply as KL by local peoples is the national capital as well as its largest city in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the only alpha world city 27
in Malaysia, it covers an area of 243km 2 and has an estimated population of 1.76 million. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley is an urban agglomeration of 7.25 million people. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in South-East Asia, in both population and economic development. The famous landmark of Kuala Lumpur is Petronas Twin Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. 28
16.6. Places of Interest Federal Territory of Putrajaya An array of monumental architecture, lush and manicured greenery, is on display at Putrajaya. Putrajaya is located 25 km south of KL and 20 km from KLIA. Putrajaya is the Federal Government s administrative hub. As a showcase of urban planning and vaulting architectural ambition, Putrajaya is impressive over its artificial lake fringed by landscaped parks and an eclectic mix of buildings and bridges. Website: http://www.kuala-lumpur.ws/attractions/putrajaya.htm 29
Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) The 19 th AARDO Conference 2018 The Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) or Petronas Towers is one of the tallest buildings in the world. Both of the 88-storey towers soar more than 1,482 feet above the city skyline and are connected by a sky bridge on the 41st floor. The sky-bridge is open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Phone : +603 2331 8080 Opening hours : 9:00 am 9:00pm Website : https://www.petronastwintowers.com.my 30
Menara Kuala Lumpur Menara Kuala Lumpur or known as Menara KL is the tallest telecommunication tower in South East Asia. Although the Petronas Towers are taller, the 421m Menara KL is rising from the crest of Bukit Nenas and offers the best city views. High-speed lifts will take visitors to an observation deck that provides a panoramic view of the entire city of Kuala Lumpur and beyond. The revolving restaurant above the tower serves a lunch and dinner buffet daily with Hi-Tea on weekends. Phone : +603 2020 5444 Opening hours : 9:00 am 10:00 pm Website : https://www.menarakl.com.my 31
Central Market This 1930s art deco building houses dozens of shops selling Malaysian arts and crafts, including batik clothing and hangings, songket (fine cloth woven with silver and gold thread), wau bulan (moon kites), baskets, Royal Selangor pewter, as well as vintage items from daily life Opening hours Website : 10:00 am 10:00 pm : https://www.centralmarket.com.my 32
Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex, the city s iconic art centre offers local and international visitors a variety of tourism craft products. It is located at Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex offers a variety of authentic products such as souvenirs, interior decorations, costume, jewellery, latest fashion textiles, garden and landscape decorations as well as everyday use products. These unique gift products are available at the Karyaneka Souvenir Shop and One District One Industry (ODOI) Craft Shop. Phone : +603 2162 7533 Opening hours : 9:00 am 8:00 pm Website : https://www.kraftangan.gov.my/en/craft-complex 33
16.7. Currency The official currency in Malaysia is Ringgit Malaysia (RM). 16.8. Exchange Rate USD 1.00 is equal to approximately RM 4.05 (5 December 2017). Currency exchange can be made at airports, local banks, hotels and licensed money changers. 16.9. Automated Teller Machines ATMs are widely available and can be found in KLIA/ KLIA2, shopping centres and banks in Kuala Lumpur. 16.10. Credit Card Major credit cards, Visa and MasterCard, are widely accepted at most hotels, shops and other establishments. 16.11. Goods and Service Tax (GST) The Government of Malaysia implements GST to most goods and services. Any goods purchases will be charged with 6% GST. For some exclusive restaurants, there will be an additional 10% Service Charge. Foreign visitors can claim for GST refund from an Approved Refund Agent on the eligible goods purchased from an Approved Outlet upon leaving Malaysia by air at KLIA/ KLIA 2. Further information regarding GST can be obtained at https://gst.customs.gov.my/. 16.12. Time Zone Malaysia time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+8). 16.13. Business Hours Stores are usually open from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday. Some convenience stores are open 24 hours. 16.14. Climate Malaysia is close to the equator. Equatorial climate is classified as warm and humid throughout the year. The average annual rainfall is 250 centimetres (98 in) a year and the average temperature is 27 C (80.6 F), the daily temperature throughout Malaysia varies from 21 C to 32 C. 16.15. Language The official language is Bahasa Malaysia. However, English is widely spoken and understood. Cantonese, Mandarin and Tamil are also used. 34
16.16. Electric Power Electrical power sockets in Malaysia are the type of G. The standard voltage is 240V and the standard frequency is 50Hz. 35
TENTATIVE PROGRAMME THE 19 TH AARDO CONFERENCE AND 69TH & 70TH SESSION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 26 FEBRUARY 2018 TO 4 MARCH 2018 GRAND HYATT HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR DATE TIME PROGRAM VENUE 25.2.2018 (Sunday) All day Arrival of Executive Committee Members - 26.2.2018 (Monday) 27.2.2018 (Tuesday) 28.2.2018 (Wednesday) 1.3.2018 (Thursday) 9:30 am 11:00 am Inauguration Ceremony for the 69 th AARDO Executive Committee Meeting (EC- 69) Photo Session Coffee Break Grand Salon II, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel 11:00 am 5:00 pm EC-69 Meeting Grand Salon I, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Dinner hosted by the TBC Secretary General of AARDO 9:00 am 5:00 pm EC-69 Meeting Grand Salon I, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel 8:00 pm 9:30 pm Dinner hosted by Secretary-General, Ministry of Rural and Regional Development, Malaysia Grand Ballroom 2, Ground Floor, Grand Hyatt Hotel All day Arrival of AARDO Ministers - 3:00 pm 5:00 pm Adoption of summary report 10:00 am 11:45 am Inauguration Ceremony for 19th AARDO Conference (AC-19) Photo Session Visit to exhibition booths Press Conference Grand Salon I, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel Grand Ballroom 2, Ground Floor, Grand Hyatt Hotel 11:45 am 1:00 pm Brunch Grand Ballroom 1, Ground Floor, Grand Hyatt Hotel 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Break - 36
DATE TIME PROGRAM VENUE 2:00 pm 5:30 pm AC-19 Meeting Grand Salon, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel 2.3.2018 (Friday) 8:00 pm 10.00 pm Dinner hosted by Minister of Rural and Regional Development, Malaysia Grand Ballroom 1, Ground Floor, Grand Hyatt Hotel 9:00 am 12.15 pm 2:45 pm 5.30 pm AC-19 Meeting Grand Salon, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel 8:00 pm 10:00 pm Dinner hosted by Dinner TBC hosted by the Secretary General of AARDO 3.3.2018 (Saturday) 4.3.2018 (Sunday) 5.3.2018 (Monday) 7:45 am 5.00 pm Field Trip to Kampung Pachitan, Port Dickson 9:00 am 5.00 pm 70 th AARDO Executive Committee Meeting All day All day Departure of AARDO Ministers and other delegates Departure of members of EC-70, AARDO Secretary- General and Secretariat Assemble at Hotel Lobby Grand Salon I, Level I, Grand Hyatt Hotel - - 37
ANNEX I LIST OF AARDO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS NO AFRICA NO ASIA 1 Arab Republic of Egypt 8 People's Republic of Bangladesh (Vice President) 2 Republic of Ghana 9 Republic of China (Taiwan) 3 State of Libya 10 Republic of India 4 Republic of Mauritius (President) 11 Republic of Lebanon 5 Federal Republic of Nigeria 12 Malaysia 6 Republic of the Sudan 13 Sultanate of Oman (Vice President) 7 Republic of Zambia 38
LIST OF MALAYSIAN REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE ANNEX II No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission of Malaysia 1 Burkina Faso Embassy of Malaysia, Dakar No. 7, (VDN) Fann Mermoz B.P. 15057, Dakar, SENEGAL Telephone: +221 33 825 8935 +221 33 825 8936 Email: mwdakar@kln.gov.my; mwdakar@orange.sn 2 Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 5:00 pm High Commission of Malaysia, Nairobi Block 91/404, Gigiri Grove, Gigiri P.O. Box 42286 00100, Nairobi, KENYA Telephone: +254 20 712 3374/ 5 +254 20 237 7720 +254 20 237 7732 Email: mwnairobi@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30 am 430 pm 3 Republic of Ghana High Commission of Malaysia, 87, Noi Petreke Street West Airport Accra Accra, Ghana Telephone: +233 302 763 691 Email: mwaccra@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am 4:00 pm Visa Counter: Monday & Friday 8:30 am 12:00 pm & 2:00pm 3:30pm 39
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission of Malaysia 4 Republic of Liberia Embassy of Malaysia, Conakry P.O.BOX 5460 Mafanco, Corniche Sud Conakry, GUINEA Telephone: +224 622 354 050 +224 622 667 879 Email: mwconakry@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Visa Section: 9:30 am 12:30 pm 5 Federal Republic of Nigeria High Commission of Malaysia, Abuja No. 4A, Plot 2232 B, Rio Negro Close, off Yedseram Street, Maitama, Abuja Telephone: +234 92 908 488 Email: mwabuja@kln.gov.my; info.malabuja@gmail.com Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm Visa: Monday & Friday (Application) 9:30 am 12:30 pm (Collection) 3:00pm 4:30pm 6 People's Republic of Bangladesh High Commission of Malaysia, Dhaka House No. 19 Road No. 6,Baridhara 1212, Dhaka, Bangladesh Telephone: +880 2984 7759/ +880 2984 7760 Email: mwdhaka@kln.gov.my dhaka@imi.gov.my (Visa Section) Office Hours: Sunday Thursday 8:30 am 4:30 pm 40
No AARDO Member Country Embassy/ High Commission of Malaysia 7 Republic of India High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi 50-M, Satya Marg,Chanakyapuri 110021, New Delhi Telephone: +91 11 2415 9300 +91 11 2415 9003/ 9306/ 9312 (Visa) Email: mwdelhi@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4.30 pm 9 Islamic Republic of Pakistan High Commission of Malaysia, Islamabad Plot No. 144-150, Street No. 17 Sector G-5, Diplomatic Enclave 44000, Islamabad Telephone: +92 51 207 2900 Email: mwislamabad@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Thursday 9:00 am 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am 1:00 pm Visa Days: Monday to Thursday 10 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka High Commission of Malaysia, Colombo No. 8, Rosmead Place Colombo 07 Colombo Telephone: +94 11 755 7711 +94 11 755 7712 +94 11 755 7713 Email: mwcolombo@kln.gov.my Office Hours: Monday Friday 8:30 am 4:30 pm 41