A presentation onA presentation on

Harres TanInternational Relations Chairman

PIKOM

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• Background• The Malaysian Advantage• Event Summary• Theme• Location and Venue• Accommodations• Program• Facilities and Logistics• Other compelling reasons

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BackgroundBackground Bid submission is the culmination of 3 years effort

through successful collaboration between PIKOM & MDC

To date, has received support from

Highest level of Malaysian Government

ASOCIO’s endorsement at regional level marks its stamp of regional partnership in all aspects relating to potential funding and active participation for the entire region

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• Background• The Malaysian Advantage• Event Summary• Theme• Location and Venue• Accommodations• Program• Facilities and Logistics• Other compelling reasons

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The Malaysian Advantage The Malaysian Advantage Malaysia is a peaceful country inhabited by friendly Malaysia is a peaceful country inhabited by friendly

multi-ethnic people with English as the most widely multi-ethnic people with English as the most widely spoken language spoken language

PIKOM and MDC truly appreciate the value that World PIKOM and MDC truly appreciate the value that World Congress on Information Technology bringsCongress on Information Technology brings

Malaysia’s challenge is to make the WCIT2008 the Malaysia’s challenge is to make the WCIT2008 the highest attended WCIT event everhighest attended WCIT event ever

Putrajaya, the chosen venue for the event is a world-Putrajaya, the chosen venue for the event is a world-class convention venue that is accessible by air from class convention venue that is accessible by air from all parts of the worldall parts of the world …. cont…. cont

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The Malaysian AdvantageThe Malaysian Advantage Malaysian government is pro-ICT and it understands Malaysian government is pro-ICT and it understands

technology issuestechnology issues The strong partnership of PIKOM The strong partnership of PIKOM and MDC to co-host the WCIT2008and MDC to co-host the WCIT2008

ASOCIO’s strong endorsement of PIKOM to host the ASOCIO’s strong endorsement of PIKOM to host the WCIT2008 event in Malaysia will further ensure its WCIT2008 event in Malaysia will further ensure its successsuccess

The Malaysian government has given its full support to The Malaysian government has given its full support to bid for the eventbid for the event

……. . contcont

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The Malaysian AdvantageThe Malaysian Advantage PIKOM has the support from its 400 ICT member

companies

MDC has more than 900 MSC status companies and the International Advisory Panel (IAP) members are able to contribute in terms of sponsorships, world-class speakers and delegates.

PIKOM and MDC have strong financial standing and

adequate funding to host the WCIT2008 ……. .

contcont

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The Malaysian AdvantageThe Malaysian Advantage

Malaysia is a shoppers’ paradise

Visitors to Malaysia will enjoy its rich history and cultural heritage

For many consecutive years, CNN Asia voted Kuala Lumpur, the main commercial center of Malaysia, the 3rd cleanest city in Asia after Japan and Singapore

Earthquakes, typhoon hurricanes are unheard of in

Malaysia

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Event Summary Event Summary

Proposed Theme : “Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth: ICT for Industry, Government and Society”

Location : Putrajaya, Malaysia

Venue : The Putrajaya Convention Center

Expected Attendees : 2,500 – 3,000

Official Language : English. Translation services will

be available.

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• Background• The Malaysian Advantage• Event Summary• Theme• Location and Venue• Accommodations• Program• Facilities and Logistics• Other compelling reasons

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ThemeTheme

“Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth: ICT for Industry, Government and Society”

At this time of extraordinary technological change, the ability to acquire, create, disperse, utilise and manage knowledge efficiently is crucial

WCIT2008 aims to reflect and examine the significance of knowledge sharing in industry,

business, government and society

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• Background• The Malaysian Advantage• Event Summary• Theme• Location and Venue• Accommodations• Program• Facilities and Logistics• Other compelling reasons

Location and Venue

• Putrajaya, covering an area of 4,931 hectares of land, is situated 25 kilometres from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur in the north and 20 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International

•The KLIA Airport in Sepang is located south of Putrajaya.

i) The Putrajaya Convention Center (PJCC), located on a commanding hill in Putrajaya.

ii) Within PJCC, there are 5 halls, 10 conference rooms, 33 meeting rooms, VVIP lounges and restaurants.

Location and Venue

iii) Facilities include :

• 4,666.70 m sq Exhibition Hall.

• 4, 347.46 m sq banquet hall can seat max 4500 cocktail style

• The largest meeting hall is the Plenary Hall which is 4,302 m sq and can seat 3,000 people

Location and VenuePutrajaya Convention Center

Location and VenuePutrajaya Convention Center

Location and Venue

Location and Venue

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More than 25,000 rooms available in Putrajaya and surrounding metropolitan areas (Appendix 5).

Deluxe room rates range from US$30 (3 star hotels) to US$90 (5 star hotels)

Accommodations

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Program

• Malaysia will continue the WCIT tradition of excellence in providing the very best content in the conference program

• Already constantly involving the best minds and Captains of Industry in ICT in our MSC initiatives

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The Facilities• Over 40

international airlines fly into Malaysia through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

• From here, visitors can enjoy a ride on the KLIA Express Light Train service to reach Kuala Lumpur City Center within 28 minutes. 

                                                            

• Convention center to city center in 15 minutes

• Unlimited travel passes can be arranged for all delegates 

The Facilities

Contacts

• The Association of the Computer and The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (PIKOM)Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (PIKOM)

– Khoo Hock Aun, Executive DirectorKhoo Hock Aun, Executive Director

((info@pikom.org.my, khoo@pikom.org.my), khoo@pikom.org.my)

• Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC)Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC)– Najat Ahmad MarzukiNajat Ahmad Marzuki

((info@mdc.com.my, najat@mdc.com.my), najat@mdc.com.my)