Weather

With a tropical rainforest climate Kuala Lumpur's temperature is constant throughout the year, within the range of 23°C early in the morning to 32°C during the day. The monsoon/ rainy season is officially from October to March, however in the remaining months you can expect some heavy rainfall as well. Throughout the year it is nice and sunny in Kuala Lumpur.

Time Zone

Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8).

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit (RM) – Travelers cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. Money changer kiosks are available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. ATM machines are plentiful and located just about everywhere in Kuala Lumpur.

Electricity

Voltage is 220 – 240 Volt AC at 50 cycles per second, adaptable to standard 3-pin square plugs and socket.

Passport validity

Visitors must possess a valid passport or other internationally recognised travel documents endorsed for travelling to Malaysia, with a validity period of at least six (6) months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.

Visa requirements

Visa requirements are dependent on the country of origin and last port of disembarkation before entering Malaysia. For detailed information on visa applications, please visit: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/. Visitors can also contact the nearest Malaysian consulate to confirm visa requirements. Please write in to secretariat@moaasm.com should you need an invitation letter to support your visa application.

Travel Insurance

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Conference. The policy should include loss of fees/ deposit through cancellation of your participation in the meeting, or through cancellation of the meeting itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the meeting secretariat nor the organising committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline regarding this matter.

Travel from the airport to the city centre

Most visitors arrive at either Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1), Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA Terminal 2) which are both located approximately 58km away from the city centre.

By ERL

A non-stop high-speed train that takes 28 to 33 minutes from KLIA terminals to KL Sentral. Upon arrival at the KL Sentral Transportation Hub, take a Grab Car (book via Grab App) or Taxi to your hotel.

By Airport Taxi/Limousine

From KLIA Terminals to city centre takes about an hour drive, depending on the traffic situation. Ticket counters are available inside at the arrival hall.

By GoKL City Bus

Go KL City Bus is a free bus service in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

By e-hailing 

E-hailing service is widely available in Malaysia with an affordable price. You may use the Grab app or taxi to move around. Download Grab App and setup an account before your travel.  

Download the Grab app

By Rapid KL’s LRT / MRT / Rapid KL - Monorail  

Provide inner-city public transportation for Kuala Lumpur, serving businesses, hotels and shopping districts, and major parts of greater Kuala Lumpur. Fares are also affordable.

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