An exotic destination

Malaysia, covering some 330,000 square kilometres in south-east Asia, is comprised of
the Malaysian Peninsula, the traditional home of the Malay people, and Eastern Malaysia,
comprised of the northern half of what was formerly known as Borneo.

Kuala Lumpur, otherwise known as KL, is the capital of Malaysia. It's a modern, fast-paced city with some of Asia's most spectacular hotels. The skyline is dwarfed by the Petronas Twin Towers, which resemble nothing more than chrome-faced rocket ships spearing towards the stars.

Kuala Lumpur has a number of major convention centres. The Putra World Trade Centre in the centre of the city; the Malaysian International Convention and Exhibition Centre at the Mines Resort City outside KL; and the Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, also just outside KL. In addition, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is currently under construction near the iconic Petronas Towers in downtown KL and is scheduled to open mid-2005.

Sabah and Sarawak occupy the northern end of Borneo and it's here that nature is at its most compelling. Conference delegates can interact with nature, exploring virgin rainforests teeming with wildlife or visiting the island nesting grounds of endangered turtles or orang-utans sanctuaries.

Follow this link to >> conference venues in Malaysia.

Penang, far to the north of Kuala Lumpur, was established in 1786 as the first British trading post in the Far East. Since that time, it has maintained a vibrant reputation as a melting-pot of cultures best experienced through its unique lifestyle and cuisine.

The international arrival point of overseas visitors is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), about 45 minutes from the city.