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Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS)
8THASEAPS
CONGRESSMALAYSIA www.aseaps2019.com
2nd Announcement
Building CollaborationsIn Pain Management
11th – 14th April 2019
Pullman Kuching,Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
8th ASEAPSCongress 2019Kuching, Malaysia
Organised by: Supported by:
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Dear Friends and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain (MASP), I would like to invite you to the 8th Congress of the Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS) from 11th to 14th April 2019, which the MASP is hosting at the Pullman Kuching, in the lovely state of Sarawak, Malaysia. The theme ‘Building Collaborations In Pain Management’ highlights the importance of multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals working together to improve the management of acute, chronic and cancer pain. Instead of working in silos, we should be breaking barriers and maximising the expertise of different healthcare providers to achieve synergy for better patient-centered outcomes. In keeping with the multidisciplinary membership of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and ASEAPS, we welcome doctors and allied health professionals from all specialties to this Congress, which will comprise lectures, discussions and debates on the latest developments and scientific breakthroughs in the field of pain medicine. The Congress will also focus on issues and challenges faced in the ASEAN region, in keeping with the ASEAPS aim to contribute towards the improvement and advancement of pain management in the region. The Scientific Committee is planning a comprehensive Scientific Programme that will give delegates the opportunity to update yourselves with the latest in pain management that can be incorporated into your own
Message from the Organising Chairperson
Organising Committee of the 8th ASEAPS Congress Malaysia 2019
practice. Apart from plenary lectures, topical symposia and panel discussions, there will also be interactive workshops to teach practical aspects of pain management and encourage more hands-on participation from delegates. We would also like to encourage all of you to submit an abstract for the Free Paper and/or Poster sessions; in this way, you get to be part of the Scientific Programme, share your own experience and research in your country or institution and also stand a chance to win attractive prizes. The MASP has chosen to hold this ASEAPS congress in Sarawak, which is located on Borneo, the third largest island in the world. Sarawak is a land of beauty and contrasts, with mountains, rivers, rainforests and limestone caves as well as modern cities. We hope that you will not just join us at the conference, but also take some time out to explore the many facets of the capital city of Kuching, including getting a taste of the rich culture at the Sarawak Cultural Village, visiting the Orang Utan Sanctuary at Semenggoh, jungle trekking, relaxing on a river cruise, or, going further afield to visit the world famous Mulu Caves, other national parks and traditional villages. Whatever you choose to do, your trip is bound to be interesting and exciting. I look forward to welcoming you to Kuching, Sarawak for the 8th ASEAPS Congress 2019!
Dr Mary Suma CardosaOrganising Chairperson&President Malaysian Association for the Study of Pain (MASP)
Advisor & Chairperson of ASEAPSProf Ramani Vijayan
Organising ChairpersonDr Mary Suma Cardosa
Secretary Dr Shawn Lee Ji Kwan Deputy Secretary Dr Khoo Eng Lea Treasurer Prof Marzida Mansor
Publication Prof Choy Yin Choy Sponsorship Dr Raveenthiran Rasiah Chairperson of Local Organising Committee (Kuching) Dr Athena Tang
Scientific ChairpersonsAssoc Prof Zubaidah Jamil OsmanDr Lim Ern Ming
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Message from the Scientific Chairpersons
Dear Colleagues,
It is our greatest pleasure to be at the helm of bringing the8th Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS)Congress to Malaysia for the year 2019. We invite you andyour colleagues to join us in Kuching, Sarawak for this biennial congress.
The theme for the year is Building Collaborations In PainManagement. Over the years of practice and research in pain management, we recognise pain as a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. For a better understanding of the issue at hand, we believe that collaborative work between health care providers from different disciplines is essential to maximise the quality of care of the patients. Both of us, despite coming from different specialties, namely anesthesiology and psychology understand that working together in an integrated way with joint goals and with ongoing communication is a fundamental component for optimal care of patients. This can only be achieved if healthcare providers start to bridge gaps and build collaborations with each other.
In this congress, we will be running multiple concurrent sessions with various essential topics, engaging a group
of renowned international and local speakers to share their knowledge and clinical experience from different disciplines involved in pain management. The scientific program addresses current issues in pain management that will stimulate more discussions and opinions from the participants.
Kuching International Airport is well connected to regional airports in our neighbouring countries. Sarawak, as our host state, has much to offer any traveler, from breathtaking nature and local cuisine to unique customs. There is something for everyone in the family. For those who enjoy the great outdoors, Sarawak is home to some of the world’s oldest rainforests, and wildlife is abundant. Come with your family and extend your stay after the meeting for a day out to visit the top sights in Sarawak. Weare sure you will not regret it.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to be involvedin this exciting congress and look forward to seeing you in 2019!
Assoc Prof Zubaidah Jamil Osman & Dr Lim Ern MingScientific Chairpersons
Scientific ChairpersonsAssoc Prof Zubaidah Jamil OsmanDr Lim Ern Ming
Scientific CommitteeProf Ramani VijayanProf Azlina AbbasDr Ednin HamzahDr Lai Hou YeeDr Toh Charng Jeng Ms Syarifah Nora
ASEAPS Country RepresentativesDr Andi Muhammad Takdir Musba, IndonesiaProf Khin Myo Hla, MyanmarDr Maria Dolma Gudez-Santos, PhilippinesDr Ho Kok Yuen, SingaporeAssoc Prof Sasikaan Nimmaanrat, Thailand
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Plenary SpeakersProfessor Andrew S. C. RiceUK
Associate Professor Cynthia Goh Singapore
Professor Fiona BlythAustralia
Dr Francis O. JavierPhilippines
Professor Karen D. DavisCanada
Professor Lars Arendt-NielsenDenmark
Professor Philip W. H. PengCanada
Associate Professor Stefan J. FriedrichsdorfUSA
Symposium SpeakersProfessor A. Husni TanraIndonesia
Dr Ahmad Afifi Mohd ArshadMalaysia
Dr Andi Muhammad Takdir Musba Indonesia
Professor Angela B. M. TulaarIndonesia
Dr Angela Yeo Siok HoongSingapore
Mrs Anne BurkeAustralia
Dr Athena Tang Mee YeeMalaysia
Professor Babita GhaiIndia
Associate Professor Chuthamanee SuthisisangThailand
Dr Edi Setiawan TehuteruIndonesia
Dr Ednin HamzahMalaysia
Professor Eva KosekSweden
Professor Hasan SjahrirIndonesia
Dr Henry LuPhilippines
Faculty
Dr Ho Kok YuenSingapore
Associate Professor James F. ClearyUSA
Dr Jimmy BarusIndonesia
Professor Jocelyn C. QuePhilippines
Dr Julia Shahnaz MericanMalaysia
Professor Khin Myo HlaMyanmar
Dr Khin Saw OoMyanmar
Dr Khoo Eng LeaMalaysia
Dr Lai Hou YeeMalaysia
Dr Lee Pui KuanMalaysia
Mr Lester E. JonesSingapore
Dr Lilybeth R. TanchochoPhilippines
Dr MA. Salome N. ViosPhilippines
Dr Maria Dolma Gudez-SantosPhilippines
Dr Mary Suma CardosaMalaysia
Professor Merle F. dela Cruz-Odi Philippines
Dr Michael Beh Zhi YuenMalaysia
Professor Michael NicholasAustralia
Dr Munidasa WinslowSingapore
Professor Myint ThaungMyanmar
Professor Myo Myint MawMyanmar
Professor Nancy M. RehattaIndonesia
Assistant Professor Nantthasorn ZinboonyahgoonThailand
Dr Nattha SaisavoeyThailand
Dr Ng Kim SwanMalaysia
Dr Nicholas ChuaSingapore
Associate Professor Nuj Tontisirin Thailand
Dr Ozlan Izma Muhamed Kamil Malaysia
Associate Professor Pradit Prateepavanich Thailand
Professor Ramani VijayanMalaysia
Associate Professor Roger Goucke Australia
Associate Professor Sasikaan Nimmaanrat Thailand
Dr Sharon Anne Khor Keat Sim Malaysia
Dr Shawn Lee Ji KwanMalaysia
Ms Siti Nur Ayishah BasariMalaysia
Professor Stephan A. SchugAustralia
Associate Professor Supranee Niruthisard Thailand
Ms Syarifah NoraMalaysia
Dr Tang Swee PingMalaysia
Associate Professor Teekayu P. Jorns Thailand
Professor Troels S. JensenDenmark
Dr Yang Su-YinSingapore
Dr Yap Sau HsienSingapore
Associate Professor Zubaidah Jamil Osman Malaysia
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Programme
Lecture Hall A
Pain Management Refresher Course
0830 0900 Musculoskeletal Pain(With Focus On Osteoarthritis)
0900 0930 Recent Advances In Developing Individualised Treatments For Neuropathic Pain
0930 1000 Peripheral Neuropathic Pain -Mechanisms And Management
1000 1030 Tea BreakPain Management Refresher Course
1030 1100 Pain Syndromes In Cancer Survivors
1100 1130Update On Acute Pain Management – What Is New? (ERAS, Ketamine, Gabapentinoids,
Peripheral Nerve Blocks, etc)
1130 1200 Engaging The Patient In Pain Coping Skills (Including An Introduction/Synopsis On CBT)
1200 1230 Pain Management In Trauma Patients1230 1330 Lunch
Pain Management Refresher Course1330 1400 Managing Pain In Children - General Principles 1400 1430 Episodic Pain In Cancer Patients1430 1500 Challenges Of Managing Pain In The Elderly1500 1530 Update On Fibromyalgia 1530 1600 Presentation Of Certificates & Tea Break
1730 1830 Opening Ceremony followed byWelcome Reception
Lecture Hall C
Transdisciplinary Approach In The Management Of Pain
0830 0900 The Concept Of Transdisciplinary In Pain Management
0900 0930 Assessment And Management Of Patients: The ABCs Of Motivational Interviewing Approach
0930 1000 Pain Behaviour: Is It Always Bad?1000 1030 Tea Break
Skill Stations
1030 1230
Station 1 - Why Do I Have Chronic Pain?: Communicating Pain To Patients.
Station 2 - PhysiotherapyStation 3 - Psychology
Station 4 - Occupational Therapy1230 1330 Lunch
1330 1530 Transdiciplinary Approach In TheManagement Of Pain: Case Studies
1530 1600 Summary And Conclusion Q&A
1730 1830 Opening Ceremony followed byWelcome Reception
Lecture Hall B
Ultrasound Workshop 0830 0900 Principles of Ultrasound
0900 0930 Knobology
0930 1000 Tea Break
1000 1300
Ultrasound Workshop:Skill Station - Chronic Pain Blocks
Station 1 : Upper Limb (Interscalene, Supraclavicular, Axillary Block)
Station 2 : Lower Limb(Femoral, Adductor Canal, LFCN,
Obturator Nerve Block)Station 3 : Upper Trunk
(Thoracic Paravertebral, Intercostal, PECS Block)Station 4: Lower Trunk
(Rectus Sheath, Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP), Ilio-inguinal Ilio-hypogastric Nerve Block)
Station 5: Lumbar Region(Lumbar Epidural, Lumbar Plexus Block)
Station 6: Sacral Region(Subgluteal Sciatic, Popliteal Nerve Block)
1300 1400 Lunch
1400 1700
Ultrasound Workshop:Skill Stations - Chronic Pain Blocks
Station 7: Head And Neck I (Superficial Cervical Plexus, Cervical Nerve Root,
Stellate Ganglion)Station 8: Head And Neck II
(Cervical Medial Branch,Greater Occipital Nerve)
Station 9: Shoulder Region(Acromioclavicular Joint, Bicipital Tendon, Glenohumeral Joint Injection, Subacromial Subdeltoid Bursa, Supraspinatus Tendon,
Suprascapular Nerve)Station 10: Lumbar Spine
(Lumbar Facet Joint, Lumbar Medial Branch)Station 11 : Hip And Knee Joint
(Hip Joint Injection, Muscle Injection)Station 12: Sacrum
(Sacroiliac Joint, Piriformis Injection,Pudendal Nerve Block)
1730 1830 Opening Ceremony followed byWelcome Reception
11th April 2019 (Thursday) - Pre-Congress Workshops
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Programme
12th April 2019 (Friday) - Day 1
Lecture Hall A Lecture Hall B Lecture Hall C
0800 0810 Introductory Remarks By The Scientific Chairpersons
0810 0840 Plenary 1:Regional Collaboration To Enhance Pain And Palliative Care Services
0840 0910 Plenary 2:Global Burden Of Disease: The Impact Of Pain
0910 1010
President's Forum - Building CollaborationsPresident of IPS, Indonesia
President of MASP, MalaysiaPresident of MSSP, MyanmarPresident of PSP, PhilippinesPresident of PAS, SingaporePresident of TASP, Thailand
1010 1030 Tea Break & Exhibit Visit
1030 1200
Symposium 1 - Low Back Pain
Symposium 2 -Head and Neck Pain
Symposium 3 -Paediatric Pain
Managing Low Back Pain:Do's & Don'ts Primary Headache: Migraine Managing Procedural Pain In Children
Preventing Fear Avoidance In Low Back Pain
Secondary Headache:Medication Overuse Abdominal Pain In Children
Management Of Low Back Pain: Do Guidelines Close The Gap Between
Evidence And Practice?Cervicogenic Headache
Role Of Family In Alleviating & Perpetuating Pain Behaviours In
ChildrenQ&A Q&A Q&A
1200 1300 Sponsored Lunch Symposium 1 Sponsored Lunch Symposium 21300 1400 Lunch / Friday Prayers / Poster Viewing / Exhibit Visit
1400 1430 Plenary 3:Signs and Symptoms of Sensitisations Across Chronic Pain Conditions
1430 1500 Plenary 4:Brain Imaging of Chronic Pain
1500 1630
Symposium 4 -Latest Update In Pharmacology For
Pain Management
Symposium 5 -Medicolegal And Ethical Issues
Symposium 6 -Managing Challenging Cases
COXIBs / NSAIDs: The Controversies Treatment Access Issues in Chronic Pain Patients
Managing Addiction in the Pain Patient on Opioids
Cannabinoids for neuropathic pain: Are they safe or effective?
Ethical Challenges in a Death-Denying Environment
Pathophysiology and treatment of Fibromyalgia
Drug Interactions in Pain Management
Brain Imaging to Treat or Diagnose Pain: Ethical Issues
Prevention of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Q&A Q&A Q&A1630 1700 Poster Viewing/Tea Break & Exhibit Visit
1900 Onwards Faculty Dinner
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Programme
13th April 2019 (Saturday) - Day 2
Lecture Hall A Lecture Hall B Lecture Hall C
0800 0830 Plenary 5 :Pain In Children
0830 0900 Plenary 6:An Overview Of Neuropathic Pain In Infectious Diseases
0900 1030
Symposium 7 - Cancer Pain
Symposium 8 -Pain In Vulnerable Populations
Symposium 9 -Using Internet-Based Technology To
Advance Pain Management Neuropathic Pain In Advanced
Cancer Fragile Cancer Patients Using Social Media As An Advocacy Tool
Management Of Cancer Pain In Paediatric Patients Pain In Older Adults Long-Distance Education Using Web-
Based Tools
Interventional Pain Management In Cancer Pain
Pain Assessment In Survivors Of Torture: A Case Of Resilience Versus
Vulnerability
Applying Technology In Delivering Psychological Interventions For
Chronic Pain: A Study In SingaporeQ&A Q&A Q&A
1030 1100 Tea Break & Exhibit Visit
1100 1230
Symposium 10 - Pain Management Programme
Symposium 11 -Acute Pain
Symposium 12 -Pain Related Research
Overview Of Pain Management Programmes In Asia
Improving Patient Outcomes Following Surgery Knowledge Translation
Training Of Personnel Who Run Pain Management Programmes
Continuous Regional Analgesic Techniques For Acute Pain Relief
Lost In Translation: Why Pre-Clinical Research Has Not Delivered New
Drug For Neuropathic PainFrom West To East: Addressing
Cultural Differences In Pain Management Programmes
The Transition From Acute To Chronic Pain - Identifying The Risk Factors
Overcoming Challenges In Doing Research In ASEAN Countries
Q&A Q&A Q&A1230 1330 Sponsored Lunch Symposium 3 Sponsored Lunch Symposium 41330 1400 Poster Viewing & Exhibit Visit
1400 1530
Symposium 13 -Neuropathic Pain
Symposium 14 - Pain Rehabilitation
Symposium 15 - Pain Education
Emerging Treatment For Neuropathic Pain
Prescribing Exercise And Ensuring Compliance For Chronic Pain Patients
Promoting Undergraduates Pain Education
Spectrum Of Neuropathic Pain In Myanmar
Spinal Sensitization In Pain Rehabitation
Pain Education For Non-Pain Specialists In The Philippines
Exploring Comprehensive Management Of Painful Diabetic
NeuropathyRehabilitation For Cancer Survivors Impact Of Cancer Pain Education
Programme In Myanmar
Q&A Q&A Q&A
1530 1630
Best Poster PresentationPresenter 1Presenter 2Presenter 3Presenter 4Presenter 5Presenter 6
1630 1700 Tea Break & Exhibit Visit
1900 Onwards Conference Dinner
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Programme
14th April 2019 (Sunday) - Day 3
Lecture Hall A Lecture Hall B Lecture Hall C
0800 0830 Plenary 7: Ultrasound For Musculoskeletal Pain Intervention
0830 0900 Plenary 8: The Other Opioids Crisis
0900 1030
Symposium 16 -Interventional Pain Management
Symposium 17 -Musculoskeletal Pain
Symposium 18 -Pain Classification
Perineural Steroid : What Is The Current Evidence?
Practical ManagementOf Myofascial Pain
Pain Diagnoses in ICD 11: Implications For Pain Practitioners
Neuromodulation In Context of Developing Country
Acupuncture And Integrative Medicine: The Evidence For Pain
Medicine
Nociplastic Pain: Do We Need A 3Rd Descriptor?
Hip And Knee Intervention :State Of The Art Review
The Evaluation Of Pain Complicating Disabling Diseases
Pain Descriptors In Vernacular Language
Q&A Q&A Q&A1030 1100 Tea Break & Exhibit Visit
1100 1200
Panel Discussion:“Opioids - Getting The Balance Right”
Global And Regional Perspective On Opioid UseTo Discuss:
Iasp Statements Of Opioids And It’s Relevance To ASEANCancer Pain / Palliative Care / Appropriate Use Of Opioids
1200 1230 Closing Ceremony
VISIT www.aseaps2019.con
ASEAPS Young ScholarEDUCATION GRANT APPLICATION
ASEAPS 2019 is offering 100 education grants for young talents with an interest in Pain Management to attend the 8th ASEAPS Congres, Malaysia 2019.
Each awardee will receive:
- FREE REGISTRATION- FREE SHARED ACCOMMODATION IN A HOTEL NEAR THE CONGRESS VENUE
VISIT www.aseaps2019.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15th December 2018
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Call For Abstracts
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES forFREE PAPER POSTER PRESENTATION
• We invite submission of abstracts for Free Paper Poster Presentation. The online abstracts submission portal will open on 15th April 2018 and the deadline for submission is 15th December 2018.
• All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee. The Committee reserves the right to select the abstracts relevant to the sessions and decide on the final form of presentation.
• The work presented in Poster presentations must not have been presented in other conferences or previously published.
• All Poster presenters MUST register for the conference in order to be able to present their study.
• The full abstract submission guidelines and template can be viewed at www.aseaps2019.com. Please use the template provided.
• Awards will be given for the Best Poster Presentation.
• The Best Poster Presentation Award is courtesy of the Australian Pain Society and only presenters from South-East Asian nations will be eligible for this award.
• For further information about abstract submission, please send your enquiry to [email protected] or call +603 2276 0555.
DISCLAIMER: Whilst every attempt will be made to ensure that all aspects of the Conference mentioned in this publication will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the right to make changes should the need arise.
Deadline for Submission is 15th December 2018
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Fee CategoryEarly Bird
(Before 31stJanuary 2019)
Post-Early Bird(1st February –
31st March 2019)
Onsite(After 31st
March 2019)
Malaysian
Physician / Specialist MYR 900 MYR 1,100 MYR 1,300General Practitioner / Medical Officer /House Officer
MYR 800 MYR 1,000 MYR 1,200
Allied Health / Nurses MYR 650 MYR 850 MYR 1,000
ASEAN Countries
Physician / Specialist USD 350 USD 425 USD 500Non-Specialist Doctor USD 300 USD 375 USD 450Allied Health / Nurses USD 250 USD 325 USD 400
Non-ASEAN Countries
Physician / Specialist USD 550 USD 625 USD 700Non-Specialist Doctor USD 500 USD 575 USD 650Allied Health / Nurses USD 350 USD 425 USD 500
Fee CategoryEarly Bird
(Before 31stJanuary 2019)
Post-Early Bird(1st February –
31st March 2019)
Onsite(After 31st
March 2019)
Malaysian
Pain Refresher Course MYR 200 MYR 250 MYR 300Ultrasound Workshop * MYR 350 MYR 400 MYR 500Transdisciplinary Management Of Pain MYR 200 MYR 250 MYR 300
ASEAN Countries
Pain Refresher Course USD 100 USD 125 USD 150Ultrasound Workshop * USD 200 USD 225 USD 250Transdisciplinary Management Of Pain USD 100 USD 125 USD 150
Non-ASEAN Countries
Pain Refresher Course USD 150 USD 175 USD 200Ultrasound Workshop * USD 250 USD 300 USD 400Transdisciplinary Management Of Pain USD 150 USD 175 USD 200
Congress Registration Fees (12th - 14th April 2019)
Pre-Congress Workshop Registration Fees (11th April 2019)
The registration fees above is inclusive of full access to the scientific programme for THREE (3) days of conference, Exhibition, Welcome Reception and Conference Dinner.* Non-Specialist Doctor - Includes Trainees, Medical officers, Residents and General Practitioner.
* Subject to availability.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY The secretariat must be notified in writing of all cancellations. Refunds will be made only after the conference and is only applicable under following circumstances.
Cancellation on or before 31st January 2019 : 50% refund Cancellation after 31st January 2019 : No refund.
If no refund is required but a change in participant registration is needed, then the Secretariat must be informed in writing via email to [email protected]
BANK DETAILS If you are making payment via telegraphic transfers, bank charges are to be borne by delegate. All payment must be made to the following account:• Beneficiary Name: Malaysian Association for the Study
of Pain • Bank Name: AmBank (M) Berhad • Bank Account No.: 888 102 680 4208
• Bank Branch: No. 6-1-G, Jalan Tun Mohd Fuad 3, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Swift Code: ARBKMYKL
CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE A certificate of attendance will be issued to all delegates. CPD / CME points will be awarded.
LIABILITY The Organising Committee will not be liable for personal accidents, loss or damage to private property of the participants during duration of the Conference. Participants should make their own personal arrangements.
DISCLAIMER Whilst every attempt is made to ensure that all aspects of the conference as mentioned in this announcement will take place as scheduled, the Organising Committee reserves the right to make last minute changes should the need arise.
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Important Information
LanguageThe conference will be conducted in English. Although the language of the country is Bahasa Malaysia, English is widely used and understood.
CurrencyThere are many currency exchange outlets available in the airport, major shopping malls, and bank offices, where you may change your currency with the Malaysian currency Ringgit Malaysia (RM).
ClimateSarawak has a tropical climate with temperatures that fluctuate little throughout the year. Average temperature is between 23OC and 30OC.
Nearby HospitalsBelow is a list of hospitals you may refer to in the event of an emergency:• Sarawak General Hospital• Kuching Specialist Hospital• Timberland Medical Centre• KPJ Kuching Hospital
EmergencyIn case of an emergency - dial:• Ambulance: 999• Police: 999• Fire: 994 Business HoursShops are generally open between the hours of 10:00 - 22:00. Banking hours are between the hours of 09:30 - 16:00. Government offices are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Electricity240V, 50Hz, standard 3-pin square plug and sockets.
Local TimeStandard Malaysian time is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Credit CardsAll our main shopping malls and department stores accept credit cards. Major credit cards such as Visa, and MasterCard (American Express is also available, though not in as many places) are accepted. However, check with the store or restaurant on their card use terms before you shop or dine there. Also, keep in mind to bring some Ringgit Malaysia (RM) cash for good measure.
Smoking RestrictionsSmoking is not permitted in hospitals/clinics, airports, public lifts and toilets, air-conditioned restaurants, public transport, government premises, shopping complexes and private spaces with central air-conditioning.
Transportation and Visas
Kuching, the capital of the state of Sarawak is served by a number of national and international airlines. The total number of departure and arrival flights exceed 70 on a daily basis.
Direct flights are available from the following locations. You may book flights on their websites, as provided below:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to KuchingFlights available:Malaysia Airlines www.malaysiaairlines.comAir Asia www.airasia.comMalindo Air www.malindoair.com
Singapore to KuchingFlights available:Malaysia Airlines www.malaysiaairlines.comAir Asia www.airasia.comSilkAir www.silkair.com
Hong Kong to KuchingFlights available:Hong Kong Airlines www.hongkongairlines.comMalaysia Airlines (via Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) www.malaysiaairlines.com Emirates and Etihad Airways provide code share flights from Europe and South America to Kuching.
Kuching International Airport is a short distance away from the Congress Venue (Pullman Hotel Kuching). There is easy access to taxis at the exit, for which you will need to purchase coupons at the taxi reservation booth before exiting the airport. Alternatively, Pullman Hotel Kuching provides a limousine service, which you can request for by filling up the relevant section in the Hotel Booking form.
Visa RequirementUpon entering Malaysia, every individual should possess a valid international passport or an internationally recognised travel document approved for travel to Malaysia.
Any person not in possession of a passport or travel document that is recognized by the Malaysian Government must obtain a document in lieu of a passport. Application for the document in lieu of a passport can be made at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Holders of travel documents like a Certificate of Identity, Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage or a Country’s Certificate of Permanent Residence should ensure that their return to the country that issued the document or the country of residence is guaranteed. The documents should be valid, for more than six (6) months from the date of entry into Malaysia.
Foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a visa in advance at any Malaysian Representative Office abroad before entering the country.
Please visit our conference website, www.aseaps2019.com for countries that require a visa.
Congress Venue
Pullman Kuching is situated in Sarawak’s capital city of Kuching, a diverse city of historical colonial buildings and contemporary structures, perfect for travellers and business leaders. The city surrounding the hotel is a key food destination for travellers and there are many sites of culture and history in the surrounding area. Additionally, the city has become one of the major commercial and industrial centres in East Malaysia. The hotel is a mere 20 minutes from Kuching International Airport, the gateway to Kuching.
Visit the official hotel site: www.pullmankuching.com
PLACES TO VISIT IN KUCHING
CULINARY DELIGHTS
Semenggoh Nature Reserve Bako National Park
Possibly the finest “Living Museum” in South East Asia, Sarawak Cultural Village combines history, tradition, lifestyle and architecture with a dash of education and portion of theatre to create a unique multi-cultural extravaganza.
Sarawak Cultural Village
With its rainforest, abundant wildlife, waterfalls, secluded beaches, panoramic rocky shoreline extensive network of trekking trails, Bako National Park offers visitors an excellent introduction to the rainforest and coastlines of Borneo.
Kek Lapis SarawakA unique dessert
Sarawak LaksaA must try!
Sarawak Seafood
For over 20 years, the wardens here trained young orangutans, who had been orphaned or rescued from captivity, how to survive in the wild. The success of this programme has left the surrounding forest reserve with a thriving population of healthy adolescent and young adult orang utans, who are now breeding in the wild.
This announcement has been prepared in good faith.The organisers reserve the right to make changes if needed at their discretion.