6 WELCOME MESSAGES 10 HOST

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STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

22 ISI WSC 2019 26 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME CONGRESS DETAILS USEFUL INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION 26 34 54 62 68

WELCOME MESSAGES CHAIRMAN OF NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

of five days. In addition to the Scientific Programme, satellite seminars, meetings and short courses will be organised as the pre- and post-congress events. We believe that such a gathering of great minds will definitely surface great things!

Apart from the technical aspect of the Congress, we have also lined up a series of social programmes to allow you and accompanying persons to discover and experience the diversity of Malaysia. These diversities range from our beautiful landscapes to the exotic cuisines, from Welcome to the 62nd ISI World Statistics our multi-racial community to the diverse Congress 2019! cultures and religions. “Malaysia, Truly Asia” - the slogan for tourism in Malaysia rightly It gives me great pleasure to invite you indicates where all the colours, flavours, to the 62nd ISI World Statistics Congress sounds and sights of Asia come together. 2019 (ISI WSC 2019), to be held on 18-23 August 2019 in , Malaysia. The Congress venue, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is strategically located Malaysia is honoured to host this in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC), prestigious biennial event of the ISI. This overlooking the iconic PETRONAS Twin Congress will be jointly organised by the Towers and the 50-acre KLCC Park. All Department of Statistics, Malaysia, Bank the pre- and post-Congress events will be Negara Malaysia and Malaysia Institute of held at the Sasana Kijang of Bank Negara Statistics, and supported by the Malaysia Malaysia. Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of With that, we wish to extend our very Tourism and Culture Malaysia. warm welcome to you to the 62nd ISI WSC 2019. We also look forward to The 62nd ISI WSC 2019 will bring together receiving you and your accompanying about 2,500 delegates, comprises persons to Malaysia. statistical researchers, academia, industry practitioners, analysts and policymakers, SELAMAT DATANG! from all over the world to share insights on development in statistical science and to advance application of statistics Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin for discovery, innovation and decision Chief Statistician Malaysia making. About 1,300 papers in various Chairman of ISI WSC 2019 statistical disciplines and applications will National Organising Committee be presented and discussed over a period

8 PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL INSTITUTE

In between meetings and conferencing, join us to enjoy the stunning environs of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), the venue in the centre of Kuala Lumpur for ISI WSC 2019, with the beautiful park of trees and lakes, the wonderful nightly displays of choreographed fountains, lights and music, the many restaurants and extensive shops, all overlooked by the amazing silver towers.

The ISI WSC 2019 social programme, of opening and closing ceremonies, Welcome message from the ISI President I evening entertainment and the gala have the honour and privilege of inviting dinner, will reflect the rich and varied you to attend the 62nd ISI World Statistics Malaysian culture and the Malaysian love Congress 2019 (ISI WSC 2019) that will of community celebrations of all festivals. take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, And the many beguiling landscapes of from 18th - 23rd August, 2019. Malaysia will tempt you to explore more, before or after the conferencing. The biennial World Statistics Congresses of the International Statistical Institute Since 2014 I have attended three conferences (ISI) and its seven Associations are very in Kuala Lumpur – two Malaysian Statistics special events, bringing together the Conferences, and the first ISI Regional vibrancy and diversity of the international Statistics Conference. All were characterized statistical community in a congress full by enthusiasm, commitment, and quality of of invigorating presentations, discussion, organization and preparation. ISI WSC 2019 gatherings, greetings, connections and promises to be a truly memorable congress networking. ISI WSC 2019 will feature a for the whole international statistical fruitful and varied scientific programme of community – across academia, industry, Invited and Special Invited Paper Sessions, government, and all statistical interests, Special Topic Sessions, Contributed Paper countries and age groups. Sessions and Posters. Come and join us in the WSC statistical, The satellite conferences of Associations cultural and collegiate experience that and ISI partners, the Short Courses, will be ISI WSC2019! Workshops and many meetings of ISI, Association, Special Interest and Regional Networking groups, all serve to enrich Helen Macgillivray an extraordinary congress experience ISI President within the welcoming environment of an energetic and dedicated local community.

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HOST THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS, MALAYSIA

under the provisions of Statistics Act 1965. The Department’s functions and role had expanded whereby the data/ information collected included the economy and social areas.

The Department of Statistics, Malaysia is a premier government agency under the Ministry of Economic Affairs entrusted with the responsibility to DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS MALAYSIA collect, interpret and disseminate latest and real time statistics in the monitoring The Department of Statistics, Malaysia of national economic performance and was established in 1949 under the social development. Statistics Ordinance 1949 and was then known as the Bureau of Statistics. The The Department’s goal is to increase and statistics produced then were limited to broaden its role as the premier agency in external trade and estate agriculture. the field of statistics towards establishing a quality, user-oriented and timely In 1965, the name of Bureau of Statistics information system for the formulation was changed to the Department of of policies for national development Statistics, Malaysia and was operating planning and administration.

12 BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA

Bank Negara Malaysia (the Central Bank of Malaysia), is a statutory body which started operations on 26 January 1959. Bank Negara Malaysia is governed by the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009. The role of Bank Negara Malaysia is to promote monetary and financial stability. This is aimed at providing a conducive in developing the financial system environment for the sustainable growth infrastructure in advancing the financial of the Malaysian economy. inclusion agenda. This is to ensure all economic sectors and segments of the Bank Negara Malaysia’s monetary policy society have access to financial services. stance is to maintain price stability while In addition, Bank Negara Malaysia also remaining supportive of growth. Bank oversees the nation’s payment systems Negara Malaysia is also responsible for infrastructure which emphasise on the financial system stability. This is achieved efficiency and security of the financial by developing a sound, resilient, systems. progressive and diversified financial sector which serves to support the As the banker and adviser to the sectors of the real economy. It also plays Government, Bank Negara Malaysia an important function in implementing provides advice on macroeconomic initiatives to deepen and strengthen the policies and the management of public financial markets, including the foreign debt. Bank Negara Malaysia is also the exchange market. sole authority in issuing the national currency and in managing the country’s Bank Negara Malaysia has played international reserves. a significant developmental role

13 MALAYSIA INSTITUTE OF STATISTICS

The Malaysia Institute of Statistics (ISM) was registered under the Societies Act 1966 as a non-profit making body on 17th August 1984. The idea of establishing such a society was initiated on 20th May 1981 with the setting up of a Pro-Tem Committee for ISM.

OBJECTIVES

Actively participate in the improvement of statistical education at all levels. Promote excellence in statistical practice, research, and publication. Enhance society’s awareness of the value of statistical method. Increase the visibility of the statistics profession. Diversify career opportunities for statisticians. Expand its circle of influence through interactions with professional societies, government agencies, and other organisations.

14 NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

The National Organising Committee departments and private industries for the 62nd ISI World Statistics involved in the collection, Congress 2019 comprises a cross- interpretation and dissemination of section of professionals from within statistics in Malaysia. the various leading government

Chairperson

Dr. Mohd Uzir Mahidin

Vice Chairperson I Vice Chairperson II

Marzunisham Omar Prof. Dr. Kamarulzaman Ibrahim

Executive Committee

Zakiah Jaafar Nazaria Baharudin Ibrahim Jantan

Toh Hock Chai Prof. Dr. Habshah Dr. Mohd Nor Midi Azman Hassan

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INTERNATIONAL STATISTICAL INSTITUTE ABOUT THE ISI

The International Statistical A majority of the world’s central Institute, ISI, is a diverse and vibrant bureaus of statistics and many organisation, with a long history and central banks are represented within a rich tradition. the ISI network of institutional and corporate members. ISI’s mission is to promote the understanding, development and ISI has had consultative status good practice of statistics worldwide. with the Economic and Social This is reflected in its slogan ‘Statistical Council of the United Nations since Science for a Better World”. 1949. It provides a welcoming environment for advancing statistical The institute was founded in knowledge and learning best London in 1885 by 81 prominent practices, for sharing state-of-the- statisticians from governments art developments and for creating and academia. The ISI, its seven opportunities to network. Associations and its organisational members, covering a range of The ISI flagship event is the biennial statistical areas and interests, make ISI World Statistics Congress, where up the ISI family with over 4,500 several thousand participants from members from over 100 countries. around the globe meet to exchange Their work and influence within the and explore new ideas and to international statistical community network. Different countries organise are supported by standing and the World Statistics Congresses and operational committees, special the hosts invest tremendous effort interest groups and regional into making sure the conference is a networks. memorable occasion for participants. ISI Regional Statistical Conferences The ISI is unmatched in its global serve as a platform to promote reach among statisticians and those statistics and the ISI in different parts interested in the field of statistics. of the world. It is also an association which links with many international and ISI’s Declaration on Professional national organisations, including Ethics provides a framework for national statistical societies, with statistical professionals to make special focus on organisations in or individual decisions, based on supporting developing regions of common values and experiences. the world.

18 Prestigious awards of ISI and its Associations recognise statistical achievements and accomplishments.

ISI obtains and administers support for members from developing countries to attend an extensive variety of international conferences. It also develops and delivers statistical capacity building programmes, often in partnership with other stakeholders, including workshops to develop skills and leadership and mentoring programmes. ISI organises activities to promote the careers of young statisticians.

19 ISI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2017-2019

The ISI Executive Committee coordinates the policies and activities of the institute in its endeavours to help build a better world through statistical science.

President

Helen MacGillivray (Australia)

President-Elect

John Bailer (USA)

Vice-President

Peter Guttorp (USA) Stephen Penneck (UK)

Fabrizio Ruggeri (Italy) Natalie Shlomo (UK)

20 COUNCIL MEMBERS 2015-2019

Misha Belkindas Wilfrid Kendall (USA/Lithuania) (UK)

Chun-houh Chen Irena Ograjensek (Taiwan) (Slovenia)

Oliver Chinganya Jean-Michel Poggi (Zambia) (France)

Haishan Fu Paulo Canas Rodrigues (China) (Brazil/Portugal)

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ISI WSC 2019 BE PART OF ISI WSC 2019

• Join with an estimated 2,500 statistical practitioners from around the world for five exciting days of convening and fellowship.

• Enjoy the conference facilities of the state-of-the-art Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in the green centre of Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

PROGRAMME AT THE GLANCE

Pre-Congress Main Congress - 5 days

Sun,18 Aug Mon,19 Aug Tue, 20 Aug

Pre-conference activities

Short courses • WSC Run

• Registration of delegates

ISI and ISI Associations Administrative Meetings Satellite meetings/ seminars of ISI • Opening Associations and ceremony Malaysia strategic partners by Night of organisers • Welcome reception

24 • Attend presentations, talks and workshops on the latest in statistical researchers by leading experts from around the globe.

• Participate in an exciting social programme that includes a themed Malaysian night at the urban ‘beach’ setting of Sunway Lagoon.

Main Congress - 5 days

Tue, 20 Aug Wed, 21 Aug Thu, 22 Aug Fri, 23 Aug

Main sessions (Scientific Programme)

• Invited Paper Sessions (IPS) • Special Topic Sessions (STS) • Contributed Paper and Poster Sessions (CPS) • President and Other Special Invited Sessions

ISI and ISI Associations Administrative Meetings

• Closing Malaysia ceremony by Night • Gala dinner

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME COMMITTEE (SPC)

The SPC is responsible for the Local Programme Committee Scientific Programme of the 62nd (LPC) to prepare the Special Topics ISI WSC 2019 in Malaysia. SPC will Sessions (STS) and Contributed develop the Invited Paper Sessions Paper/Poster Sessions (CPS). (IPS) and will coordinate with the

CHAIR COUNTRY Yves-Laurent Grize Switzerland

VICE-CHAIRS Kwok Tsui Hong Kong, China Jessica Utts USA

LOCAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE CHAIR Rozita Talha Malaysia Ibrahim Mohamed Malaysia

REPRESENTATIVES OF ASSOCIATIONS Rolando Ocampo Mexico IAOS Cynthia Clark USA IASS Bruno de Sousa Portugal IASE Sugnet Lubbe South Africa IASC Mark Podolskij Denmark BS Beatriz Etchegaray Garcia USA ISBIS Giovanna Jona Lasinio Italy TIES

AT-LARGE MEMBERS Alexandra Schmidt Canada/Brazil Tamanna Howlader Bangladesh

INSTITUTIONAL/EX OFFICIO Helen MacGillivray, ISI President Australia Fabrizio Ruggeri, Past SPC Chair Italy

LIAISON AT ISI PO Ada van Krimpen, ISI Director Shabani Mehta, ISI Associate Director

28 LOCAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE

The LPC is responsible for handling the Special Topics Sessions (STS) and Contributed Paper Sessions (CPS) in coordination with the Scientific Programme Committee. The LPC comprises academics and professionals from a variety of institutions and universities.

CHAIR COUNTRY Chairperson Yves-Laurent Grize Switzerland Rozita Talha VICE-CHAIRS Kwok Tsui Hong Kong, China Jessica Utts USA Co-Chairperson Vice Chairperson

LOCAL PROGRAMME COMMITTEE CHAIR Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Siti Haslinda Mohd Din Rozita Talha Malaysia Ibrahim Mohamed Malaysia Daniel Chin Shen Li REPRESENTATIVES OF ASSOCIATIONS Rolando Ocampo Mexico IAOS Cynthia Clark USA IASS Members Bruno de Sousa Portugal IASE Sugnet Lubbe South Africa IASC Yves-Laurent Grize Mark Podolskij Denmark BS Dr. Azrie Tamjis Beatriz Etchegaray Garcia USA ISBIS Giovanna Jona Lasinio Italy TIES Dr. Chuah Kue Peng Dr. Hamim Syahrum Ahmad Moktar AT-LARGE MEMBERS Mohamad Ali Iqbal Abdul Khalid Alexandra Schmidt Canada/Brazil Dr. Ting Boon Hwa Tamanna Howlader Bangladesh Prof. Dr. Ghapor Hussin INSTITUTIONAL/EX OFFICIO Assoc. Prof. Yong Zulina Zubairi Helen MacGillivray, ISI President Australia Fabrizio Ruggeri, Past SPC Chair Italy Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Zawiah Wan Zin @ Wan Ibrahim Dr. Nurulkamal Masseran LIAISON AT ISI PO Siti Salwani Ismail Ada van Krimpen, ISI Director Rosnah Muhamad Ali Shabani Mehta, ISI Associate Director

29 SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

The 62nd ISI WSC 2019 will take into account diverse interests of the place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia International Statistical Community, from 18th to 23rd August 2019. The from research in statistical theory scientific programme of the 62nd ISI and methodology to its applications WSC 2019 is being developed taking in different fields.

INVITED PAPER SESSIONS (IPS)

The IPS are developed by the The SPC reviews the proposals, and Scientific Programme Committee selects the IPSs to be included in the (SPC) of the ISI and its Associations. 62nd ISI WSC with due consideration An IPS usually consists of three to of diversity of topics, the regional four papers and a discussant invited distribution of organizers, scientific by the organiser of the session. In quality and impact. As of December addition, several IPS sessions are 2018, the following IPSs are organized in varying formats and confirmed. time lengths, to accommodate other types of participation, such as semiplenary talks and panel discussions, to name a few.

30 SPECIAL TOPIC SESSIONS (STS)

STS are an important component and possibly a discussant invited by of the Scientific Programme of the organizer of the session. the WSC. Proposals for STSs are submitted by individual members The list of the accepted STSs is of the ISI and its Associations and available on ISI WSC 2019 website Committees or affiliated institutions (www.isi2019.org) by 1st December and organizations. The sessions 2018. usually consist of four to six papers

31 CONTRIBUTED PAPER SESSIONS (CPS)

Individuals are most welcomed to submit a contributed paper for presentation at the ISI WSC 2019. For the submission to be considered by the Local Programme Committee (LPC), it should include a title, an abstract and a short paper of not more than 6 pages.

The paper must not have been published in any other conference proceedings or publication before the 62nd ISI WSC 2019. The copyright for the abstracts and papers in the proceedings resides jointly with the authors and the ISI. Authors are free to publish expanded versions of the material elsewhere.

Contributed papers will be listed in the programme and presented in one of the following two modes:

a. Oral Presentation The speaker will have 15 minutes to present the paper in one of the Contributed Paper Sessions.

b. Poster Presentation The presenter will have a space to display his/her poster, and should be available at the designated date/time for on-spot discussion.

Contributed papers are preferred to cover a wide range of topics nominating one of the following themes:

Applied Statistics Social Statistics

Big Data Statistical Inference

Finance Statistical Modelling

Machine Learning and Data Discovery Statistics Education

Of cial Statistics Simulation and Computation

Probability Theory Other areas of Statistics

Besides new or improved statistical methods, cross-discipline and applied paper submissions are welcomed.

32 SUBMISSION SYSTEM

IPS, STS and CPS proposal abstracts and papers for all type of sessions and later, the presentation materials must be submitted through the ISI WSC 2019 Submission System. Please ensure that you register with this system to enable all papers submission.

SHORT COURSES

Short courses will be arranged by the ISI and its Associations, with the support of Department of Statistics Malaysia and Central Bank of Malaysia, during 16th -17th August 2019. They will be held at facilities offered by Central Bank of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.

All congress delegates are welcome to register. There will be a fee for each short course, which is kept as low as possible just to recover the costs. Delegates will be prompted to select specific Short Courses of interest during the registration process.

SATELLITE MEETINGS

Satellite Meetings are conferences/events approved by the ISI, in conjunction with the ISI WSC 2019 and held at Sasana Kijang, Kuala Lumpur.

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CONGRESS DETAILS THE VENUE : KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE

The Kuala Lumpur Convention KLCC has won numerous awards, Centre (KLCC) is located in the including the “Purpose Built heart of Kuala Lumpur, nestled Convention & Exhibition Centre between the iconic PETRONAS Twin Award for Excellence” by rAWr Towers and a beautiful 50-acre (Recognising Award Winning landscaped recreational park. KLCC Results) Awards 2017. is the city’s most technologically- advanced purpose-built facility for It is well-supported by a modern international, regional and local and efficient train system linking all conventions, tradeshows, public major parts of the capital city and exhibitions, entertainment and is within walking distance to major private functions. hotels and service apartments.

36 REGISTRATION FEES

The following are the registration fees for the congress, according to different categories of delegates.

Early Bird Normal On-site Type of Delegates (1 Dec 2018 - 31 May 2019) (1 Jun - 4 Aug 2019) (After 4 Aug 2019)

MYR1,890 MYR2,370 MYR2,840 Members 1/ (approximately EUR400) (approximately EUR500) (approximately EUR600) Developed countries MYR2,460 MYR2,940 MYR3,410 Non-Members (approximately EUR520) (approximately EUR620) (approximately EUR720) MYR1,420 MYR1,660 MYR2,130 Members Developing (approximately EUR300) (approximately EUR350) (approximately EUR450) countries MYR1,800 MYR2,040 MYR2,510 Non-Members (approximately EUR380) (approximately EUR430) (approximately EUR530)

MYR470 MYR590 MYR1,070 2/ Students (approximately EUR100) (approximately EUR125) (approximately EUR225) MYR470 MYR590 MYR1,070 Accompanying person 3/ (approximately EUR100) (approximately EUR125) (approximately EUR225)

1. ISI members who need further 3. Accompanying persons will details and assistance on their be able to attend the Opening membership status can contact and Welcome Reception, Gala the ISI Permanent Office at Dinner and the exhibition. [email protected]. 4. A list of developing countries 2. Full time students can refer to can be viewed on the ISI the terms and conditions on website www.isi-web.org. The the online registration system list shown is effective from 1st under the category students, January until 31st December for more information. Students 2018 and is in accordance are invited to the Scientific to the World Bank Country Programme, Opening and Classifications. Welcome Reception, the Gala Dinner and the exhibition.

37 EXHIBITION

The ISI WSC 2019 offers organisation Floor, East Wing of Kuala Lumpur an opportunity to stage a spectacular Convention Centre. Refreshment presence to the congress delegates for breaks during the 5-day congress and statistical community in the (morning and afternoon) will only world. An exhibition activity will run be served at the Exhibition Hall. As in conjunction with the ISI WSC 2019, for exhibitors, you can expect the providing a creative engagement exhibition to be well visited by all and platform for organizations to delegates. Other attractions which showcase their products and services. are expected to bring the delegates to converge at the Exhibition Hall Exhibition Hours include special talks, Malaysia The exhibition will be opened on Heritage area, computer and Monday-Friday, 19th to 23th August charging stations, and networking 2019 from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. area.

Location Set-Up Exhibitors Benefits The exhibition booths will be located For all exhibitors, the organisation’s at the Exhibition Hall (1 & 2), Ground name and information (up to 50

38 words) will be featured on the lease will be allocated on a first-paid website and Programme Book of first-served basis. the ISI WSC 2019. The PCO will provide 2-free Exhibitor Badges You may engage AOS Conventions per booth, valid from 18th to 23th & Events Sdn Bhd (AOSCE), the August 2019. These badges grant appointed Professional Conference holders access to the exhibition Organiser (PCO) of the 62nd ISI area and attend the Opening and WSC 2019, as follows: Closing ceremonies. i. Mr. Gregg Parker ([email protected]) Booth Selection ii. Ms. Wendy Liew There are 2 types of specially ([email protected]) designed exhibition booth to best iii. Mr. Amos Y.C. Wong suit individual organisation’s needs ([email protected]) and budget, i.e. Standard Booth (floor area: 3m x 3m) and Premier Tel. no: +603-4252 9100 Booth (floor area: 6m x 3m). Exhibition booths designated for

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EXPERIENCE OUR COUNTRY

Welcome to Kuala Lumpur, a vibrant Asian city known for its charm as a melting pot of exciting and enticing attractions. Combined with an eclectic mix of tradition and modernity, one will be pleasantly surprised at the myriad of cross-cultural influences that shape its cityscape.

OPENING CEREMONY AND WELCOME RECEPTION

All Congress participants are invited to join the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception of the ISI WSC 2019, which will be held at the Plenary Hall, in KLCC on 18th August 2019.

The Opening Ceremony will convene around 2,500 delegates comprising of statistical researchers, academicians, industry practitioners, and analysts from all over the world to share their insights on development in statistical sciences and advanced application of statistics.

A Welcome Reception will be held following the Opening Ceremony at Exhibition Hall 4 and 5, KLCC.

40 MALAYSIA BY NIGHT

Malaysia by Night is a grand extravaganza and occasion to showcase diverse food, music and dance and to highlights Malaysia’s multicultural and multiracial heritage.

This grand event will be held at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach Resort on 20th August 2019 starting at 6 p.m. with theme of Malaysia’s Wonderful Culture.

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CLOSING CEREMONY AND GALA DINNER

The Closing Ceremony will be held by the performances lined up for at the Plenary Hall, KLCC, on 23rd the night. The Gala Dinner will August 2019. During this ceremony, be a culmination of all the events ISI will announce the host country held throughout the Congress and for the 63rd ISI WSC, which will take serve as a platform for all delegates place in 2021. to network in a more casual atmosphere. On the same evening, there will be a Gala Dinner at the Grand Ballroom and Banquet Hall in KLCC. Participants will be able to enjoy their dinner while being entertained

42 TRANSPORTATION

ACCESSIBILITY AND LOCAL be hired from taxi stands, hailed by TRANSPORTATION roadside or through a radiophone paging system. GRAB cars are easily Peninsular Malaysia transport available. There are also minivan- network is diverse with extensive type taxis for carrying larger parties. roadways stretching over 63,445km, including 1,630km of expressways. Its main highway extends over LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT (LRT), 800km from the Thai border all the MASS RAPID TRANSIT (MRT) way to Singapore. AND KL MONORAIL

BUSES Provide inner-city public transportation for Kuala Lumpur, The most popular form of serving businesses, hotels and transportation. Express buses and shopping districts, and also major regional buses connect many towns parts of greater Kuala Lumpur. Fares and cities to each other. Buses are more affordable than taxis. connecting towns and cities charge fares according to the distance KLIA EXPRESS covered. When you are going from and to the TAXI SERVICES Airport, the fastest way is the new KLIA Express. The non-stop travel This is the most widely and easily takes less than 30 minutes and ends available form of transport. City at the new KL Sentral. taxies operate by meter and may

43 ACCOMMODATION

There are various options for those who are looking for accommodation in the areas around KLCC. The hotels located in this area are some of Kuala Lumpur’s finest offerings and come in a variety of price ranges to suit individual needs. This includes hotels such as:

TRADERS HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2332 9888 Distance from KLCC: 40 m (1 min) www.shangri-la.com

IMPIANA KLCC HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR 13, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2147 1111 Distance from KLCC: 78 m (1 min) kualalumpurhotels.impiana.com.my

44 MANDARIN ORIENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2380 8888 Distance from KLCC: 40 m (1 min) www.mandarinoriental.com

GRAND HYATT, KUALA LUMPUR 12, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2182 1234 Distance from KLCC: 42 m (1 min) www.hyatt.com

45 ACCOMMODATION

GRAND MILLENNIUM, KUALA LUMPUR 160, Bukit Bintang Street 55100, Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2117 4888 Distance from KLCC: 230 m (1 min) www.millenniumhotels.com

INTERCONTINENTAL, KUALA LUMPUR 165, Jalan Ampang 50450, Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2782 6000 Distance from KLCC: 1.2 km (17 min) www.ihg.com

46 THE RUMA HOTEL & RESIDENCE 7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T : +603-2778 0888 Distance from KLCC: 230 m (5 min) www.theruma.com

PULLMAN KLCC, KUALA LUMPUR Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2170 8888 Distance from KLCC: 650 m (10 min) www.pullman-kualalumpur- citycentre.com

47 ACCOMMODATION

SHERATON IMPERIAL KL Jalan Ismail, Chow Kit, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2717 9900 Distance from KLCC: 1.8 km (25 min) www.marriott.com

NOVOTEL KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE HOTEL 2 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T : +603-2147 0888 Distance from KLCC: 300 m (6 min) www.accorhotels.com

48 IBIS KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE HOTEL 32 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2778 3333 Distance from KLCC: 1.2 km (17 min) www.accorhotels.com

CONCORDE HOTEL 2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T : +603-2144 2200 Distance from KLCC: 950 m (16 min) www.kualalumpur. concordehotelsresorts.com

49 ACCOMMODATION

CORUS HOTEL Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T : +603-2161 8888 Distance from KLCC: 1.1 km (15 min)

www.corushotelkl.com

HOTEL ROYAL KL Jalan Walter Granier, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2148 6888 Distance from KLCC: 1.1 km (15 min) www.hotelroyalkl.com

50 ALOFT KL SENTRAL KL No. 5, Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, 50470 Kuala Lumpur T : 03-2723 1188 Distance from KLCC: 8.0 km (17 min)

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS KUALA LUMPUR CITY CENTRE 84 Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur,50200 Malaysia T: +603-2028 8888 Distance from KLCC: 750 m (13 min)

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SENTRAL HOTEL KUALA LUMPUR No 30, Jalan Thambypillai, Brickfields 50470 Kuala Lumpur T : +603-2272 6000 Distance from KLCC: 6.1 km (20 mins) www.hotelsentral.com.my

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MALAYSIA ABOUT MALAYSIA

With 13 states, three Federal rich tapestry of cultures and history, Territories and a population that well-preserved heritage treasures, currently stands at more than 32 world-class modern facilities, a million, Malaysia combines the best fascinating collection of flora and of Asia and is well known for its fauna, lush and well-maintained diverse cultural landscape, which nature reserves, a delightful array of includes three of Asia’s oldest mouth-watering cuisine and a long civilisations – Malay, Chinese and list of shopping hotspots – Malaysia Indian – and the unique ethnic will leave you wanting for more. communities of and . Do not just take our word for One of the world’s top holiday it. Come and discover the many destinations, Malaysia is filled with wonders of Malaysia and peel the a wide variety of unique attractions. many layers of this fascinating Whatever your definition of a country. Be prepared to be amazed, fulfilling holiday, Malaysia has all because there is just so much more the necessary elements – pristine in Malaysia than meets the eye. beaches and breathtaking islands, a

56 57 WHY KUALA LUMPUR?

• Kuala Lumpur is an exhilarating • Use Kuala Lumpur as a gateway and vibrant young Asian city that city for pre or post tours within is on the move. Malaysia – Malaysian Borneo (Sarawak and Sabah) are less • ISI WSC 2019 offers delegates than two-hour’s flying time from the opportunity to discover why the capital and, there are islands Kuala Lumpur, with 12.6 million (, , Tioman and annual tourists, is the seventh Pangkor) with attractions such most visited city in the world as culture, history, beaches, (MasterCard Annual Global relaxation, diving, food,spas Destination Cities Index). Kuala and superb resorts. Discover the Lumpur is more popular than wild attractions of East Malaysia destinations like Tokyo, Hong and stay with tribes in remote Kong, Milan, Istanbul, Barcelona rainforests. and Bali. • Play golf on one of 200 tropical • Stay in luxurious hotels that offer championship courses in the some of the best value in the country, some of which are just whole of Asia – get more for less. minutes away from the city centre. • Enjoy the city’s multiculturalism, its affordable food, places of • Kuala Lumpur is a regional worship and historic precincts. gateway with many famous tourist destinations less than • Explore this welcoming city on three-hour’s direct flight away. modern transportation with Visit the temples of Angkor in the international airport just Cambodia, the former royal 28 minutes away by fast train capital of Luang Prabang in Lao from the transportation hub of PDR, historic Hoi An in Vietnam, Sentral. the ancient temple of Borobudur in , and resort islands • Shop in one of Asia’s best value- like Bali, Phuket and Phu Quoc. for-money destinations, be it for designer products in modern air- conditioned malls or traditional local night markets.

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PETRONAS TOWERS KLCC

PETRONAS Twin Towers are the world’s tallest twin structure. The 88-storey buildings were designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates with both towers joined at the 41st and 42nd floors (175m above street level) by a 58-metre long, double-decker Sky Bridge.

Standing at 452 metres tall, the PETRONAS Twin Towers’ architecture is Islamic-inspired and the buildings primarily house the corporate headquarters of the Petronas oil and gas company and other offices.

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CHINATOWN, JALAN PETALING

The colourful Chinatown is a well- Representing Malaysia’s multicultural known bargain hunters’ paradise background perfectly, one can find that seemingly never sleeps. all sorts of goods here, ranging from Deeply immersed in the oriental Chinese herbs to sumptuous meals. culture, heritage and history, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia.

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BATU CAVES

Located 11km north of KL, Batu colourful spectacle of devotees who Caves is a 400 million-year-old pay homage by carrying ornately- limestone hill (with a 100-year old decorated ‘kavadis’ (frameworks) temple incorporated within it), best combined with various metal hooks known as the focal point of the and skewers which are used to annual Hindu festival . pierce the skin, cheeks and tongue.

The celebration attracts thousands of visitors who come to see the

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USEFUL INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO MALAYSIA

To enter Malaysia, a visitor should to enter Malaysia and that fulfil the following conditions: permission has been granted. List of nationalities that 1. Possess a Passport or Travel require visa to enter Malaysia Document is available at http://www.imi. a. Every person entering gov.my/index.php/en/main- Malaysia must possess a services/visa/visa-requirement- valid national passport or by-country internationally recognized travel document for travelling b. Foreign nationals who require to Malaysia; a visa to enter Malaysia must apply and obtain a visa in b. Any person not in possession advance at any Malaysian of a valid passport or Representative Office abroad travel document, which is or apply, and obtain an recognized by the Malaysian electronic visa (eVisa) online Government, must obtain to enter Malaysia. a document in lieu of passport at any Malaysian i. Documents required Representative Office abroad; for visa applications are available at c. Holders of travel documents http://www.imi.gov.my/ such as Certificate of Identity, index.php/en/visa/apply- Laisser Passer, Titre de Voyage, for-visa.html; and Permanent Residence Certificate must ensure that ii. The nationalities eligible their passage to the country for eVisa are listed as of origin is assured; and below:

d. The documents must be valid • Bangladesh for more than six (6) months • Bhutan from the date of entry. • China • India 2. Meet visa requirements • Montenegro a. A visa is an endorsement in a • Myanmar passport or other recognized • Nepal travel document of a foreigner • Pakistan indicating that the holder • Serbia has applied for permission • Sri Lanka

64 eVisa can be applied countries are advised to around the world, except start applying for visa from while in Malaysia and December 2018. Singapore. d. A visa which has been i. eVisa is valid for three granted is not an absolute months while eVisa holder guarantee that the holder will is entitled to stay up to a be allowed to enter Malaysia. maximum of 15 or 30 days The final decision lies with for each visit to Malaysia, the Immigration Officer at the depending on the type of entry point. eVisa. e. Participants, who need a ii. Visit letter of invitation to facilitate www.windowmalaysia.my visa application, are required for more information on to write to the ISI WSC eVisa. 2019 Secretariat at email [email protected] c. The estimated number of days required to process a visa 3. Possess a valid return travel varies by country ticket and sufficient funds i. For countries that facilitate a. A visitor is also required to visa application through prove his financial ability to a one-stop centre, it will stay in Malaysia and possess a generally take five working confirmed return travel ticket days; or a travel ticket to a third country. ii. For countries where visa is applied through embassy, b. Sufficient funds (cash/ it will generally take 14 travellers cheque/debit or working days; and credit cards) are required to be presented upon arrival at iii. For countries where Malaysian entry checkpoints. application of visa requires approval from the Ministry 4. Is not a prohibited person of Home Affairs, Malaysia, Any person classified under it may take up to six Section 8 of the Immigration months or more. Thus, Act 1959/63 will not be participants from these allowed to enter Malaysia

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even though he/she is in CUSTOMS REGULATIONS possession of a valid Passport Under the provision of the Customs or Travel Document, visa, Act 1967, travellers entering travel ticket and sufficient Malaysia are required to declare funds. all dutiable or prohibited goods in their possession. Failure to declare b. Visit www.imi.gov.my/index. dutiable or prohibited goods or php/en/syarat-kemasukan- making false declaration is an ke-malaysia/prohibited- offence. immigrant.html for details on the Section 8 of Immigration Travellers who visit Malaysia for a Act 1959/63. period of not less than 72 hours are eligible for specified amount 5. Produce Yellow Fever of customs duties exemption. Visit certificate upon landing in www.customs.gov.my/en/tp for Malaysia. more details on duties exemption Visit www.imi.gov.my/index. and tourist guide. php/en/main-services/visa/visa- requirement-by-country for the ______list of countries which require Yellow Fever certificate. Important note: This information For more information regarding is intended to give a general entry requirements to Malaysia, understanding and may be subject visit the Immigration Department to change. Participants are advised of Malaysia’s website at www. to visit the relevant official websites imi.gov.my/index.php/en/ for the latest information.

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TIME ZONE CURRENCY Malaysia Standard Time GMT + 8 The Malaysian Ringgit is the hours. currency of Malaysia. Visit http:// www.xe.com/currencyconverter WEATHER Malaysia’s weather is tropical, BANKING HOURS high both in temperature and Monday – Friday humidity. Daytime temperature (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Business is approximately 32-34 degrees closes during weekends and public Celsius, while it is 26-28 degrees holidays. Celsius at night in Kuala Lumpur. LANGUAGE TELEPHONE The National Language of Malaysia Malaysia’s area code is +60 is Bahasa Malaysia (Malay) however Area code for Kuala Lumpur would English is widely spoken and used in be +603 business sectors.

MOBILES/CELLULAR ELECTRICITY Malaysia has a good network Voltage is 220 – 240 Volt AC at coverage. To avoid roaming charges, 50 cycles per second, adaptable to visitors may purchase a local sim standard 3-pin square plugs and card. WIFI is available in most hotels socket. and cafes.

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CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

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