Attending eAsia 2008: Practical Information

Practical assistance for attending eAsia 2008 will be published here, as arrangements are finalised. For details on how to register for the Event, see: registration.

• Venue Info: The venue for eAsia 2008 is the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Reserve your hotel as soon as you decide to attend eASIA 2008!

Find information regarding hotel accomodation near KLCC, Kuala Lumpur below:

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Weather and Clothing

Malaysia has an equatorial climate with uniform temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures range from 32°C during the day to 22°C during the night.

Currency

The monetary unit in Malaysia is Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and it is currently pegged at RM 3.60 to US$1.00. Major credit cards as well as Travelers Cheques in the principal currencies are accepted

Official Language

Bahasa is the official language of Malaysia, while English is widely spoken and understood by local population. Official language of the conference is English. (Language translation facilities will not be available for conference attendees.)