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To host the 15th Asia Pacific Environmental Occupational Dermatology Symposium (APEODS) 2019

Supported by:

Dermatological Society of Malaysia (DSM) presents

WHERE THE WORLD CONVERGES

§ Malaysia situated between the two economic power- houses of China and India. § Asia is home to over 60% of the world’s population. § Malaysia is a key player in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), whose nations’ population total is more than 620 million.

BEST DESTINATION FOR MEETING, INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITION ASIA

BUSINESS DESTINATION TRAVEL AWARDS, 2014

Kuala Lumpur City Centre Precint

STRATEGIC LOCATION

3RD BEST EMERGING MARKET IN THE WORLD FOR 2014

BLOOMERG, 2014

§ Direct flights from over 60 international airlines connecting 1 13 major cities in the world § World-class urban transport infrastructure § Offer hassle-free travel experiences via air, land and sea

KLIA – gateway to Malaysia

EASY ACCESSIBILITY

2ND WORLD’S BEST AIRPORT SERVING 40 – 50 MILLION PASSSENGERS 5TH WORLD’S BEST LOW-COST AIRPORT

SKYTRAX AWARDS, 2015

Nationals from at least 125 countries do not need a visa for short stays § 40 countries (Asia & Oceania) § 41 countries (Europe) § 21 countries (America) § 23 countries (Africa)

VISA

WORLD’S BEST AIRPORT IMMIGRATION SERVICE AWARD

SKYTRAX 2013 WORLD’S AIRPORT AWARDS

Malaysia is ranked as one of the world‘s best value-for-money destinations with accommodation, transportation and food being competitively priced

Idyllic Langkawi Island

EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY

6TH MOST PRICE COMPETITIVE IN THE ASIA PACIFIC

TRAVEL & TOURISM COMPETITIVE REPORT 2016, WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

5TH BEST PRICED FIRST CLASS HOTEL IN THE WORLD

TRIPADVISOR’S TRIPINDEX ROOM SERVICE, 2014

Hotel Room Rate (per night) Taxi (3.2km round trip) Tours & activities for two Dinner & bottle of wine for two Total Cost Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia $86 $3 $15 $74 $178

Trip index Cities 2016 (USD)

3rd MOST PRICE COMPETITIVE IN ASIA PACIFIC

(Travel & Tourism Competitive Report 2017 World Economic Forum)

Kuala Lumpur, getting around is relatively easy!

• Taxi fares in Malaysia are calculated

according to meters.

• There is a system of Light Rail Transit

(LRT) and a monorail service in Kuala Lumpur.

• Two metro systems providing light rail

services in Kuala Lumpur (the KELANA JAYA and AMPANG lines).

• Monorail is an inner-city public transit

system that serves the central business, hotel and shopping districts

• f Kuala Lumpur.
• Go-KL city bus

WORLDCLASS TRANSPORT INFRASTURCTURE

MALAYSIA FAST FACTS

The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsula Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo.

MYR

known as Ringgit Malaysia (RM) locally

31MILLION OF MALAYS, CHINESE, INDIANS, INDIGENOU S & OTHERS 8 hou rs ahead of GMT and 16 hou rs ahead of U.S. Pacific standardtime

COUNTRY

Most visitors from ASEAN countries, Europe, Oceania, the Middle East and North America do not need visas for social visits. Please visit www.imi.gov.my for further details

VISA BANKING HOURS SHOPPING& DINING OUT HOURS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

T ROPICAL HIGH: 32°C (90°F) LOW: 21°C (70°F) ANNUAL RAINFAL L : 2,000mm– 2,500mm

CLIMA T E

Bahasa M a l aysia is the national language and English is widely

• spoken. The ethnic

groups also speak various languages and dialects.

TIME CURRENCY LODGING INTERNET

9:00am – 4:30pm

(Monday –Friday)

Automated Teller Machines (ATM) are available at convenient locations throughout the country Most shopping malls and restaurants are

• pen from 10am -

10pm all week Pubs from 6pm - 2am 220 – 240VOL T S AC at 50 cycles per second.

Power sockets employ theType G plug (British)

WiFi is widely available at exhibition centres, hotels, cafes, and shopping malls Wide range of selections, from budget to international 5-star /boutique hotels and apartments

(A 5-star hotel ranges from MYR650 per room per night with breakfast) LANGUAGES POPULATIONS

§ Melting pot of multi-culturalism and diversity, rich with historical influences § Unique and vibrant blend of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and other indigenous cultures § Gastronomical paradise § Colourful festivals § Malaysia , Truly Asia

Wau – Malaysia’s Traditional Kite

MULTI-ETHNIC & MULTI-CULTURAL

6TH WORLD’S BEST FOOD - LAKSA

CNN’S FACEBOOK, 2015

11TH MOST TRAVELLED DESTINATION IN THE WORLD

UNITED NATIONS WORLD TRAVEL ORGANISATION, 2013

§ Malaysia contains of 137 living languages § Most of Malaysians are multilingual § English is widely spoken throughout Malaysia

Multi-cultural diversity

EASY COMMUNICATION

2ND HIGHLY PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH AMONG NON-NATIVE SPEAKING ASIAN COUNTRIES

ENGLISH PROFICIENCY INDEX, 2016

§ Malaysia is one of the most tolerant and accepting societies in the world § Warm hospitality, Malaysia ensures a safe and memorable experience for travellers from all

• ver the world

Vibrant cultural showcase

SAFE, STABLE &

FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

TOP 10 MOST PEACEFUL COUNTRY IN ASIA PACIFIC

GLOBAL PEACE INDEX, 2015

TOP 10 FRIENDLIEST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD

FORBES, 2015

§ Wide range of convention venues located across the country in strategic locations § Purpose built, state-of-the-art facilities supported by transportation and logistics solutions to ensure full convenience and peace of mine

Purpose-built convention centre

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES & HOSPITALITY

BEST DESTINATION FOR MEETING, INCENTIVES, CONVENTIONS & EXHIBITION ASIA

BUSINESS DESTINATION TRAVEL AWARDS, 2014

ACCOMMODATION

Organised § 4th RCD (Asian-Australasian) 1980 § 9th RCD (Asian- Australasian) 1990 § 14th RCD (Asian-Australasian) 2000 § 7th ACD & APCD (Asian) 2005 § 19th RCD (Asian-Australasian) 2010

Dermatological Society of Malaysia (DSM)

Persatuan Dermatologi Malaysia (PDM) was formed in 1974 Current total members : 130 Aspiration Malaysia to be a centre of excellence in dermatology. A resource centre of Dermatology for the nation and the region through Information Technology. Promote training and research in Asian dermatology Networking with leading centres worldwide.

Local Executive Committee

(2016/2018)

President:

• Dr. Agnes Heng Yoke Hui

Vice President: Dr. Rohna Ridzwan Secretary: Dato Dr. Noor Zalmy Azizan Treasurer:

• Dr. Chan Lee Chin

Members: Dr. Ruban Nathan

• Dr. Sabeera Begum
• Dr. Tan Wooi Chiang
• Dr. Azura Mohd Affandi

Event Organisation

Chairperson

• Dr. Rohna

Facilities

• Dr. Azura

Treasurer

• Dr. Chan LC

Social Event

Dato Dr. Zalmy

Secretariat Marketing

PCO

DSM

EXCO

Co-Chair

• Dr. Tarita

MALAYSIA CONVENTION & EXHIBITION BUREAU THROUGH Non-Financial Support

• Advice and assistance on availability of

local products and services

• Government liaison and contacts
• Event promotion advice and assistance
• Provision of promotional materials for event promotions
• On-site

support program including cultural shows and welcome kit for congress attendees

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

Objectives

• Educate Health care workers to suspect contact dermatitis

to environmental agents and occupational dermatoses.

• Networking between Dermatology and other societies

(occupational physician/ Family physician/pharmacist and agency (cosmetic chemist/producers & miners)

• Awareness on occupational and environmental safety for

community

• Legacy for these Region – SAFE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK

Target Audience

• Dermatologists, Dermatology medical officers & paramedics
• Occupational Physicians, medical officers & paramedics
• Family physicians, medical officers & paramedics
• Medical Researchers
• Occupational Safety & Health Physicians, medical officers &

paramedics

• Cosmetic control authority (pharmacists, laboratory technicians)
• Cosmetic producers & chemists
• Dermatologists & Occupational Physicians from Asia Pacific

Region

Proposed Programme & Speakers

Programme a) Regional contact allergen b) Regional occupational allergen c) Laboratory investigations & patch test with patients’ own products d) Allergen bank Speakers a. ICDRG i.

• Prof. Magnus BRUZE
• ii. Prof. Klaus E Anderson

b. Swedish Chemical engineer c. APEOD i. Australia

• v. Indonesia
• ii. Japan vi. Philippines
• iii. India vii. Thailand
• iv. Singapore viii. Malaysia

Proposed Venue: Kuala Lumpur Hotel: To be confirmed

Royal Chulan Hotel Hilton Hotel Shangri-La Hotel One World Hotel

Hawker Night A night with local feast

Social Programme Theme Dinner

Spice Market Interactive Networking Dinner

School of Hard Knocks

Beyond Meetings

3RD MOST TRAVELLED DESTINATION IN ASIA & THE PACIFIC

UNITED NATIONS WORLD TRAVEL ORGANISATION, 2014