UN Web Site  | UN Web Site Locator unescap.org >>>    Home   Site Map   Contact

Asia-Pacific
Business Forum 2012
Trade and Investment Division
  APBF 2012
  Programme
  Brochure
  Travel & Accommodation
  Contact
  Report 2012
 
  Previous events
  APBF 2011
  APBF 2010
  APBF 2009
  APBF 2008
  APBF 2007
  APBF 2006
  APBF 2005
  APBF 2004
 
 
TRAVEL

Immigration Requirements

Visitors to Malaysia must hold a valid passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended visiting period.

Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits to Malaysia. For detailed information on visa requirements and exemptions, please click here.

Climate and Weather

Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid throughout the year. Rainfall mostly occurs between October and March

The conference rooms where the meetings are to be held are air-conditioned and the temperature is maintained in the range of 23-24 degrees Celsius (72-73 degrees Fahrenheit).

Weather in October

Average temperature (centigrade) 32
Highest temperature on the average (centigrade) 32
Lowest temperature on the average (centigrade) 22
Rainfall (mm) 275

Foreign Exchange

In addition to filling out a disembarkation card, all visitors must fill out a Travellers Declaration Form when entering/ leaving the country to declare the amount of currency brought in and taken out.

A non-resident is allowed to bring in Ringgit notes not exceeding RM1,000.00 and any amount of foreign currency into Malaysia. When departing, he or she is allowed to carry out Ringgit notes not exceeding RM1,000.00 and foreign currency notes (including travellers cheques) not exceeding the amount brought in.

The Malaysian currency is the Ringgit (RM), which is divided into 100 sen. Ringgit notes are in denominations of RM100, RM50, RM20, RM10, RM5, and RM2. Coins are issued in denominations of RM1, 50 sen, 20 sen, 10 sen, 5 sen and 1 Sen.

Moneychangers and banks are found on every other corner in KL. Rates are fairly consistent, though private moneychangers sometimes offer slightly better rates for cash than banks. Most banks and shopping malls provide international ATMs (typically on the ground floor or basement level).

Accommodation

The APBF will be held at the Sunway Resort Hotel and SPA and a limited number of rooms will be made available for participants. To make a reservation please download and complete the reservation form and return via fax (+60 3 7492 8003) or email to srhsgrouprsvn@sunwayhotels.com. For more information please call +60 37492 8000.

A list of alternative hotels close to the Forum location can be viewed here. Please note there are no special rates for Forum participants at these hotels.

Other information and references websites

For more information (health and vacination, airline reservations, transport from and to airport, transport to attend sessions), please click here.

Copyright (c) 2012 UNESCAP | Legal Notice