Travel

Workshop week accommodation

APRICOT 2014 Workshop attendees should book accommodation at the preferred hotel below, which is situated on the Taylor's University Lakeside Campus. Please note, the distance between the workshop and conference venues is approximately 3km.

Ruemz Hotel at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus

Address	The Boardwalk No 2, Jalan Taylor's 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangdor Darul Ehsan
Phone	+60 (3) 5632 0480
Fax	+60 (3) 5632 0481
Website	Ruemz Hotel
Email	enquiry@ruemz.com

Read the information about Ruemz Hotel at Taylor's University Lakeside Campus.

Conference week accommodation

Here are the preferred accommodation options for the conference week. Please use the booking form to benefit from the APRICOT 2014 rates.

Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa

Address	Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya Selangdor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Phone	+60 (3) 7492 8000
Fax	+60 (3) 7492 8001
Website	Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa
Premier room rates
Single	RM 415* includes breakfast
Double	RM 445* includes breakfast for two
Booking form	Sunway booking form
Booking link	Book online

*Room rates do not include VAT and service tax.

Sunway Pyramid Tower Hotel

Address	Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya Selangdor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Phone	+60 (3) 7492 8000
Fax	+60 (3) 7492 8001
Website	Sunway Pyramid Tower Hotel
Superior room rates
Single	RM 310* includes breakfast
Double	RM 335* includes breakfast for two
Booking form	Sunway booking form
Booking link	Book online

*Room rates do not include VAT and service tax.

Dorsett Grand Subang

Address	Jalan SS 12/1 Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
Phone	+60 (3) 5031 6060
Fax	+60 (3) 5031 8686
Website	Dorsett Grand Subang

Please note: Transportation will not be provided between Dorsett Grand Subang and the conference venue, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

Holiday Villa Subang

Address	9, Jalan SS 12/1 Subang Jaya 47500, Malaysia
Phone	+60 (3) 5633 8788
Fax	+60 (3) 56337449
Website	Holiday Villa Subang

Please note: Transportation will not be provided between Holiday Villa Subang and the conference venue, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa.

The Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa is approximately 45 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Lower Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), subject to traffic conditions.

Arriving in Kuala Lumpur

There will be a hotel transfer available to the Sunway Hotel Resort & Spa and Pyramid Tower from KLIA and LCCT, which can be arranged directly through the online booking form. Please note, a 50% surcharge is payable between the hours of 00:00 and 06:00.

KLIA/LCCT to Sunway: RM 160
Sunway to KLIA/LCCT: RM 140

There are no public transportation services from KLIA/LCCT to Petaling Jaya, but you can arrange alternate transport with the airport limo service or arrive by taxi. Taxi coupons can be purchased outside Customs.

Getting around Petaling Jaya

There are taxi and bus services in Petaling Jaya. You can call for metered taxis or wait at a taxi stand. In general, charges will be payable in cash (RM), but the Sunway Hotels offer shuttle services into KL and several PJ landmarks such as Sunway Lagoon, One Utama, and The Curve Shopping Centre.

Please refer to the Immigration Department of Malaysia for information about how to obtain a visa to Malaysia. Use the below information as a guide only.

Visa exemptions

Visas are not required for ASEAN nationals, with the exception of Myanmar, for a stay of less than one month. For longer stays, ASEAN nationals, with the exception of Brunei and Singapore, require a visa.

There is no visa requirement for US citizens. Please refer to the list of visa requirements by economy.

How to apply for a visa

Visas to travel to Malaysia for business are classed as Multiple Entry Visas. There may be fees required.

Visa applications must be made at your nearest Malaysian Representative Office. Please refer to the general visa requirements for travel to Malaysia.

Invitation letter

If you require an invitation letter, please contact secretariat@apricot2014.net.

Here is more information for travel to Malaysia.

Currency

Malaysia's currency is the Ringgit (RM), which comes in the following denominations:

Coins	Notes
10 sen	1 ringgit
20 sen	5 ringgit
1 ringgit	10 ringgit
	20 ringgit
	50 ringgit
	100 ringgit

Telephone

Malaysia's international dialling code is +60. To call a fixed line from within Malaysia dial 0, followed by the area code (one digit for Peninsular Malaysia, two digits for East Malaysia and telephone number. You do not have to dial the area code if you are placing a call to a fixed line within the area code, but you must use the area code for calls to and from mobile phones. Calls to Singapore do not require international codes; calls are made using the 02 access code.

Climate

Malaysia has a warm, tropical climate affected by an annual monsoon, with different wet seasons throughout the country. Daytime temperatures typically rise above 85°F (30°C) and rarely drop below 68°F (20°C) at night. For more information about Malaysia's climate, visit the World Travel Guide.

Electricity

Malaysia is on 220-240V AC, and the electrical outlets are primarily Type G British type.

Emergency contacts

Police/Ambulance	999 or 112 from a mobile phone
Fire and Rescue	994 or 112 from a mobile phone
Civil Defence	991
Tourist Police	Hotline: 03 2149 6590 Enquiries: 03 2149 6593
National Poison Centre, University Sains Malaysia	04 657 0099 (Monday to Friday 08:00-10:00 and 17:00-22:00) After hours: 012 430 9499 Toll free: 1 800 888 099