MALAYSIA MANCID AND INWEPF JOINT SYMPOSIUM ON ‘Sustainable Agriculture Water Use and Multifunction of Paddy Fields’ And The 8th INWEPF Steering Meeting FINAL ANNOUNCEMENT PENANG ISLAND, MALAYSIA 1st – 3rd NOVEMBER 2011 1 1.0 OVERVIEW 2011 INWEPF Symposium INWEPF Symposium will be held at Penang Island to exchange knowledge and experience based on expertise among the INWEPF member countries. One-day Symposium, the 8th steering meeting and field trip during 1st – 3rd November 2011 will take place at the The Gurney Resort Hotel & Residences, Penang Island, Malaysia. The 8th INWEPF Steering Meeting The Malaysian INWEPF Committee agreed to hold the steering meeting and symposium during the last 7th steering meeting in Korea, and it will organize and provide the arena to achieve the mission and challenges of INWEPF. 2.0 CALL FOR PAPER We invite scholars, policy makers, local governments and anybody interested in or contributing to the goal of INWEPF missions. Theme for MANCID-INWEPF Symposium Sustainable Agriculture Water Use and Multifunction of Paddy Fields. 3.0 PROGRAM STRUCTURE 1st Nov 2nd Nov 3rd Nov 4th Nov Time 31st Oct (Day 1) (Day 2) (Day 3) (Day 4) Opening & Pre-Steering & 08:00 Paper Working Group Presentation Meeting Arrival Field Trip Departure Presentation Steering 17:30 Working Task Meeting Session 20:00 Free time Dinner 2 Day I, 1st November 2011 (Tuesday) Time PROGRAM 08:00 – 08:30 Registration (Hotel Lobby) 08:30 – 09:00 Opening Ceremony 09:00 – 10:30 Keynote Speeches 10:30 – 11:00 Coffee Break 11:00 – 13:00 Paper Presentation 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch 14:30 – 15:45 Paper Presentation(cont.) 15:45 – 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 – 17:30 Paper Presentation (cont.) 17:30 Free Time Day 2, 2nd November 2011 (Wednesday) Time PROGRAM 08:30 – 10:00 Pre-Steering Meeting Session 10:00 – 10:30 Coffee Break 10:30 – 13:00 Working Group Meeting 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch 14:30 – 17:30 Steering Meeting Session & Closing 20:00 Dinner – Host By INWEPF Malaysia Day 3, 3rd November 2011 (Thursday) Time PROGRAM 08:00 – 08:30 Gathering at Gurney Hotel Lobby 08:30 – 10:30 Journey to Alor Setar 10:30 – 12:00 Visit National Rice Museum, Alor Setar 12:00 – 13:00 Briefing on Muda Irrigation Schemes 13:00 – 14:30 Lunch 14:30 – 16:00 Visit Muda Agricultural Development Authority (MADA) Office 16:00 – 17:00 Site Visit 17:00 – 18:00 Back to Hotel 3 Field trip detail: Kedah Rice Museum, Gunung Keriang - The Kedah Rice Museum, also known as Muzium Padi or National Rice Museum, is the only museum of its kind in Malaysia. It is located in Kedah, at the foot of Gunung Keriang just north of Alor Setar. During this site visit we will travel through Muda Irrigation Scheme and visit the southern part of the scheme. Important dates 31st of August 2011 : Submission of Registration form - Prefer Early Submission 30th September 2011 : Extend abstract submission (3-4 pages, please refer to call for paper) - Prefer Early Submission 15th of October 2011 : Power Point Presentation and Full Paper Submission - Prefer Early Submission 20th of October 2011 : Final Circular 4.0 VENUE & ACCOMMODATIONS THE GURNEY RESORT HOTEL & RESIDENCES Address: 18, Persiaran Gurney, 10250 Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. Located along the renowned tourist belt of Gurney Drive. It is adjacent to the new Central Business District and is less than five minutes away from all major shopping complexes and corporate towers. A seafront resort cum business and entertainment hotel. 4 Transport time: 30-40 minutes (20km) from the Airport Penang. Penang airport taxi service from the airport is cheap and reliable. A voucher system with fixed prices for specific destinations is used. You need to buy a voucher at the taxi counter in the terminal building and then present the voucher at the taxi rank outside where you will be allotted a taxi. The rate to Gurney Hotel is about RM 50. Suite Room King Size Bed (Single person) RM 300 nett/room Twin Bed (Two Persons) RM 360 nett/room Two Bed Room Suite / Apartment Two room (Two Persons) RM 500 nett/room Room Facilities ; • Study Area, Dining Area, Living Area, Bathroom with Jacuzzi. Please select the room you would like to stay during the symposium. The rooms will be reserved on a first come, first served basis due to limited room. Please send a fax or e-mail for reservation, with attached registration form to [email protected] and fax to +603 8888 4855. 5.0 TRANSPORTATION Getting to Penang both from within and outside Malaysia is easy as Penang is well-connected by road, rail, sea and air. Flights are available from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by local carriers such as MAS and AirAsia. Bridges, Roads and Highways The 13.5 km long Penang Bridge Penang Island is connected to the mainland by the 13.5-kilometre, three-lane, dual carriageway Penang Bridge (completed in 1985), one of the longest bridges in Asia. Penang on the side of Province Wellesley is connected to the North-South Expressway (Lebuhraya Utara-Selatan), the 966-km long expressway which traverses the western part of Peninsular Malaysia linking major cities and towns. The expressway also comprises the Penang Bridge. 5 The Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway formerly known as the Jelutong Expressway, a coastal highway on the eastern part of the island, links the Penang Bridge to George Town. The Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR) is a 14-km tolled expressway that serves primarily Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam to ameliorate the upsurge in vehicular traffic due to intense urban and industrial development. Public Transport There are two main bus terminals for inter-state express coaches. One is located at the ferry terminal in Province Wellesley, and another at Sungai Nibong on the island. Taxis in Penang do not use the meter as required by the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board but instead charge fixed fares. Penang Airport has direct flights to other Malaysian cities, namely Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, and regular connections to major Asian cities such as Bangkok, Jakarta, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei and Guangzhou. Ferry and Seaports There are four terminals, one on Penang Island (Swettenham Pier) and three on the mainland, namely North Butterworth Container Terminal (NBCT), Butterworth Deep Water Wharves (BDWW), and Prai Bulk Cargo Terminal (PBCT). The Port of Penang plays a leading role in the nation's shipping industry, linking Penang to more than 200 ports worldwide. Swettenham Pier Port also accommodates cruise ships and on occasions, warships. 6 6.0 REGISTRATION FORM Participants are asked to complete and submit the registration to the Coordinator for invitation at [email protected] or by fax to +603-88884855 before 31 August 2011. Delegate Information Title Mr. ( ) Mrs. ( ) Ms. ( ) Dr. ( ) Prof.( ) etc.( ) First Name Last Name Country Gender Male ( ) Female ( ) Position Organization Address City Zip Code Email Fax Phone Mobile phone Date of Birth (Month/Date/Year) Flight Information Airline Flight No. Arrival Date Time Airline Flight No. Departure Date Time Type of Participation Oral Presentation( ) Representative( ) Observer ( ) Hotel Reservation (No advance payment is necessary ) King Size Bed (Single person) ( ) Suite Room Twin Bed (Two Persons) ( ) Room Type Apartment Two Rooms (Two Persons) ( ) Check in Date Duration ( ) days ( ) nights Check out Date Remark Vegetarian ( ) Non- Vegetarian ( ) 7 7.0 VISA All delegates are required to possess passports that are valid for at least 6 months, or applicable travel documents, with visas or entry permits for Malaysia. For the detail of VISA application enquiries, please refer at http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/requirement-for-foreigner. 8.0 CONTACT INFORMATION Organizing Committee of INWEPF meeting Mr. Mohd Yazid bin Abdullah Chief of Assistant Director, Irrigation and Agricultural Drainage Division Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Tel: +603 88701615 Email: [email protected] Mr. Azaman bin Md Ali Chief of Assistant Director, Irrigation and Agricultural Drainage Division Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Tel: +603 88701632 Email: [email protected] Mr. Thian Kim Tai Assistant Director, Irrigation and Agricultural Drainage Division Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Tel: +603 88701662 Email: [email protected] 8 9.0 TOURISM GUIDE While soaking in the sun at one of the many beautiful beaches is a must, visitors must bring along their most comfortable walking shoes because there is a whole new world to be explored in the quaint nooks and crannies of George Town. Offering the best of Asia, Penang’s sights and sounds reflect the colourful heritage of her many races and the pride of her people. Be it lush tropical gardens or ornately designed temples and unique heritage buildings, Penang will give you a glimpse into a world where nature, tradition and history blend into a rich cultural tapestry. All the major heritage buildings and clanhouses in the George Town The unique charms of Straits eclectic architecture and colonial past that has earned George Town a place in Unesco’s heritage site listing and be humbled by the grandeur of a priceless religious and cultural legacy - here, every building represents a page of our history and every street corner has a tale to tell. Thee Kong Tua (Jade Emperor’s Temple) in Air Itam The temple is dedicated to the Jade Emperor, who according Taoist believe, is the supreme ruler of heaven. This temple is the only one in the country built specifically for devotees to pay homage to Thee Kong. After undergoing massive renovation work, the 140-year-old temple is applying for UNESCO heritage conservation recognition. During Chinese New Year, devotees throng the temple to pay homage to the deity on his birthday (which falls on the ninth day of the celebration).