Association of South-East Asian Pain Societies (ASEAPS)

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CONGRESSMALAYSIA www.aseaps2019.com

2nd Announcement

Building CollaborationsIn Pain Management

11th – 14th April 2019

Pullman Kuching,Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

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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 abstract@aseaps2019.com 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 secretariat@aseaps2019.com

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.