Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang
The conference venue is at Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang which is strategically located in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle, the heart of the city. All rooms are fitted with air conditioning and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Other comforts include a tea/coffee maker, safe and hairdryer.
Furama Hotel Bukit Bintang is rated ‘best value’ in Kuala Lumpur by tourists. It is nestled conveniently near the main shopping belts of Kuala Lumpur such as Berjaya Times Square and Pavilion Shopping Centre. It is also walking distance from the Imbi Monorail Station (subway) and about 60 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Best room rates for course delegates
Use the hotel booking form to enjoy cheaper room rates especially negotiated for course delegates. Upon filling it up, kindly email it directly to the hotel using the email stated on the form. Your credit card will only be charged upon check-in at the hotel and no penalties apply for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior.
Room rates are inclusive of breakfast. You will not find a better deal at other hotels in the vicinity due to its prime location. If you do not make it for the hotel breakfast, a light breakfast of sandwiches and coffee is provided outside the conference hall so that you can be refreshed and ready for the 8.00am prompt start of lectures.
Local Attractions
Malaysia is one of the most exciting holiday destinations in the world. It is a safe and well-organized country, which makes Malaysia suitable as a holiday destination for tourists.
Major tourist highlights in Kuala Lumpur include the Petronas Twin Towers (suspension bridge and observation deck), Chinatown (Petaling Street), Merdeka Square, KL Tower, Batu Caves, Lake Gardens, National Monument (Tugu Negara) and National Mosque (Masjid Negara). Kuala Lumpur has a year-round tropical climate which is warm and sunny. Temperatures tend to remain constant and hover between 31 and 33 °C.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia and an absolute must-see. You can expect a great food and shopping experience in this city. Most malls are opened daily between 10 am and 10 pm. There are several sales yearly; these usually take place in the months of May, August and December.
This year, the course dates has been set to August so that you have the option to shop till you drop at the Malaysian Mega Sale carnival (country’s biggest shopping event) or watch your favourite athletes perform at the SEA games, which is being hosted by Malaysia again after 16 years from 19th August to 30th August 2017 in Kuala Lumpur Bukit Jalil Sports Complex.\
You are invited to join Prof Dr John George & the MSK team for half a day at the National Sports Institute beside the Games village by appointment as he scans injured athletes at the Games (max two delegates at one session).