VENUE: GRAND HYATT KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL, MALAYSIA

Special accommodation rates are available in the event hotel for INO SUMMIT FM 9th AGM 2024 participants.
 

Overlooking the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and adjacent to Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is strategically located in the heart of Golden Triangle shopping and entertainment district, minutes away from premier destinations, attractions and more. Features 412 guestrooms including 42 suites which are one of the largest in room size amongst five star luxury hotels in Kuala Lumpur, three vibrant dining outlet and seven highly versatile events space with dedicated event planners. Escape to the luxurious sanctuary Essa Spa for a pampering session or stay fit with an invigorating work out at our 24-hour fitness center.



Here you can see the key details:
Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel
12 Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 50450
Tel: +60 3 2182 1234 | Fax: +60 3 2182 1288
Website: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/malaysia/grand-hyatt-kuala-lumpur/kuagh

YOU NEED TO BOOK YOUR ROOM VIA FM SPECIAL BOOKING LINK..!
 

Participants are encouraged to stay at the conference venue. Please note that special accommodation rates have been arranged for the meeting participants at the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia. A limited number of rooms have been set aside at the reduced rates below in the Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia. These rooms are available to our members on a first-come, first-served basis. So it is advised to register your place at the meeting hotel as early as you can.
 

LIMITED NUMBER OF DISCOUNTED ROOMS | FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS
 

*Above rates are including breakfast, in-room internet access,
*All rates quoted subject to 6% service tax per room per night.
(The Malaysian government has increased the Sales and Service Tax (SST) from six percent(6%) to eight percent (8%),
effective March 01, 2024, in accordance with updated regulations.)
*Tourism Tax of MYR10nett flat rate per room per night will be charge on top of room rate upon check-out.
*Room rates are per room per night and are applicable for 2 nights pre and post stays. (Subject to the room availability)
*The Tourism Tax is imposed only on all foreign guests with exemption to Malaysian citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia.
*Rooms at this rate are available to our members on a first-come, first-served basis.

**NOTE**
Please be informed that FM will only invoice you annual meeting registration fee, you need to pay accommodation to the event hotel directly. Upon receipt of the meeting registration fee payment, special hotel booking form will be emailed to your company. To enjoy above discounted room rates, you must fill the form with your credit card details and e-mail to the hotel by May 01, 2024. Reservation requests thereafter will be subject to availability at prevailing rates.

EARLY CHECK IN/LATE CHECK OUT

Early Check-In

***For any guests who would like immediate guaranteed access to their rooms prior to 15:00hrs check-in time,
the room should be reserved from the previous evening. This will incur an additional one-night accommodation charge.

Late Check-Out

HOW TO GET TO MEETING HOTEL GRAND HYATT KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA?

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA2): 60.5km, 60 minutes by car
KL Sentral Station: 5.1km, 20 minutes by car
KLCC LRT Station: 0.6km, 10 minutes walking distance

Transportation between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the hotel:

Train
High-speed trains (KLIA Ekspres) connect the airport to the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station. The journey from KLIA to KL Sentral Station is 28 minutes. The train runs every 15 minutes during peak hours (Mon-Fri 6am-9am, 4pm-10pm), 20 minutes at off-peak hours and every 30 minutes after midnight. From the Sentral Station to the hotel it approximately takes 20 minutes by car. You may purchase coupons at the taxi counter for the journey to the hotel. Further details can be found here

Hotel Limo Service
You can book a private car with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel from the airport to the hotel and vice versa which takes around 1 hrs per way.

You can directly book with the hotel during reservation process. Prices are as follows:

-Surcharge of 50% is applicable for services rendered between 00:00 hrs – 06:00 hrs.

Taxi/Cabs
There are several taxi and limo services offered from the Airport to the city center. Further details can be found here

Bus
The shuttle bus runs between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) Station and KLIA and vice versa. The first bus from KLIA leaves at 5.30am and the last bus is at 12.30am midnight. Further details can be found here

***NOTIFICATION***
+ MEMBERS NEED TO LOG IN "FM WEBSITE" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
+ NON-MEMBERS NEED TO CONTACT "FM MANAGEMENT" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
+ Please feel free to contact us via info[AT]freightmidpoint.com

MEETING AGENDA
 

DATES: 31 MAY, 01, 02 JUNE 2024 | VENUE: GRAND HYATT KUALA LUMPUR HOTEL, MALAYSIA
 

Timing is everything. You’ve likely heard this said many times before, but a clear explanation of why is rarely forthcoming. And, since timing is so important, how can you identify and take advantage of good timing? FM meeting schedule and slots are prepared to get the maximum benefit from the gathering. FM Team informs you in advance and make you ready for your convenience.
 

Relax. Laugh. Play.  Or, did you forget how? Having fun at work creates a healthy environment, where people can be the best they can be. It also creates a closer relationship between members. More Innovative, More Productive, More Focused!
 

Contact us: info[AT]freightmidpoint.com
 

1st Day: 31 MAY 2024 | FRIDAY | OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES+REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COCKTAIL
 

2nd Day: 01 JUNE 2024 | SATURDAY | ONE TO ONE MEETINGS + GALA DINNER
 

3rd Day: 02 JUNE 2024 | SUNDAY | ONE TO ONE MEETINGS
 

***Contact us: info[AT]freightmidpoint.com
***Please note that registration fees are non-refundable in any case.
***Dress code throughout the conference, welcome cocktail, gala dinner and 3rd day of the event is "Smart Casual" (no ties/no suits).
***All delegates are expected to wear FM T-shirts on Saturday (01 June 2024) during one to one meetings and the Group Picture will be taken with FM T-shirts!

***NOTIFICATION***
 

+ MEMBERS NEED TO LOG IN "FM WEBSITE" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
+ NON-MEMBERS NEED TO CONTACT FM MANAGEMENT TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
+ Please feel free to contact us via info[AT]freightmidpoint.com

ABOUT KUALA LUMPUR | GLOBAL CITY
 

Kuala Lumpur, also known as KL is the capital city of Malaysia, boasting gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals, and a myriad of natural attractions. Divided into numerous districts, its main hub is called the Golden Triangle which comprises Bukit Bintang, KLCC and Chinatown. KL is widely recognised for numerous landmarks, including Petronas Twin Towers (the world’s tallest twin skyscrapers), Petaling Street flea market, and Batu Caves, which is over 400 million years old.
 

With frequent sales events throughout the year, expansive shopping malls like Pavilion KL and Suria KLCC are also among the biggest tourist attractions in the city, hosting a wide range of upmarket labels from all over the world. There is the abundance of gastronomic delights – with thousands of hawker stalls, cafes, and restaurants serving every imaginable type of delicacies in Kuala Lumpur.
 

Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas form the most industrialised and economically, the fastest growing region in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is a centre for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is rated as an alpha world city, and is the only global city in Malaysia. Other important economic activities in the city are education and health services. Kuala Lumpur also has advantages stemming from the high concentration of educational institutions that provide a wide-ranging of courses. Numerous public and private medical specialist centres and hospitals in the city offer general health services, and a wide range of specialist surgery and treatment that caters to locals and tourists.
 

As the political, economic, cultural, culinary, and spiritual capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur features both old-world charm and modern convenience, at times served up in an apparently chaotic manner, but always with a gracious smile.
 

For more Information about Kuala Lumpur >> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuala_Lumpur

Transportation
The transportation in Kuala Lumpur is just great. The entire city can be explored by taxi, bus, train and metro. However, the main junctions in KL city center are often extremely crowded (usually from 8am to 9am and from 6.30pm to 8pm). Apart from that you can use public transportation to travel from KL to other cities in Malaysia.
 

*Train
With bustling KL Sentral Station, the largest train station in Southeast Asia -- serving as the hub, three ambitious rail systems tie the city together. The RapidKL LRT and KTM Komuter train service over 100 stations, while the KL Monorail connects 11 more stations dotted around the city center.
 

Although seemingly complex at first glance, the trains are actually a well priced and fairly efficient alternative to plying through Kuala Lumpur's infamous traffic.
 

*Taxi
Taxis should be a last resort for getting around Kuala Lumpur, both because of the cost and the need to inch through traffic-clogged streets. If you must use a taxi, insist that the driver uses the meter; they are technically required by law to use it but often try to name a price instead. The red-and-white taxis are the cheapest, while the blue taxis are more expensive. Taxi drivers who loiter around bus and train terminals to stalk tourists are typically the ones that want to haggle rather than use the meter. Even once the meter is turned on, don't be surprised if they do a few circles to run up your fare!
 

*Buses
Buses in Kuala Lumpur are an extremely cheap option for getting around the city, however, they are frequently crowded and make frequent stops in heavy traffic. Many long-haul buses from Kuala Lumpur to destinations such as Penang and the Perhentian Islands depart from the newly renovated Puduraya bus terminal -now called Pudu Sentral- near Kuala Lumpur Chinatown.
 

*KL Hop-On Hop-Off Buses
You'll occasionally catch a glance of the double-decker hop-on-hop-off buses circulating throughout their 22-stop route. The tour buses hit all the major sights in KL, offer commentary in eight languages, and as the name suggests, you can get on and off as many times as you like between 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. with a single ticket purchase. While the buses are supposed to pass by their stands every 15 minutes to collect passengers, many customers report waiting much longer; the buses are subject to city traffic like all other road vehicles.

Climate
With a tropical rainforest climate Kuala Lumpur's temperature is constant throughout the year. The monsoon/rainy season is officially from October to March, however in the remaining months you can expect some heavy rainfall as well. Throughout the year it is nice and sunny in Kuala Lumpur. The only thing to keep in mind is the high humidity in some periods of the year. On average, the temperatures are always high. A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months of: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. On average, the warmest month is April. On average, the coolest month is July. April is the wettest month. This month should be avoided if you don't like too much rain. During our meeting in June climate falls within the dry season and features some of the greatest weather of the whole year. In June, the afternoon temperatures reach an average high of 32°C, while the nighttime temperatures range around 23°C.
 

Language
The official language of Kuala Lumpur is Bahasa Malaysia. However, many residents are well-versed in English and speak it as their first language. It is widely used in business and education sectors. Cantonese and Mandarin languages are spoken by the Chinese population. Other languages are Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Punjabi, etc. spoken by the Indian minority and Minangkabau and Javanese spoken by the Indonesians.
 

Time
Malaysian Standard Time is 8 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time ( GMT+8 ).
 

Currency and Credit Cards
The Malaysian currency is called the Ringgit. Ringgit Symbols: MYR (in currency exchange), RM (to express prices). One Ringgit is divided into 100 Sen. Malaysian coins come in 5, 10, 20 and 50 Sen denominations in a variety of different materials and finishes. Banknotes are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Ringgits. The exchange centres can be found at airports, most hotels, and in large shopping centers. The popular international credit and debit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard, Cirrus and Maestro are generally accepted nationwide in larger establishments. Recommend you to tell your bank in advance that you’re travelling abroad so that your card isn’t blocked, it can help avoid an embarrassing and awkward situation later. Please also make sure you have some cash on you too, just in case of any issue.
 

Electricity
In Malaysia the power sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
 

Business Hours
All government offices are opened 5-days a week. The official operating hours for most retail shops and shopping centers in KL are from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm. Government offices operate from 8.00 am to 4.30 pm on weekdays only. Banking hours are from 9.15 am to 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays and post offices open from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm on Mondays to Saturdays. On the contrary, KL is famous for its round-the-clock eating time, hence you'll see many eateries are open for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In some parts of KL, street side shopping happens from 3.00 pm until midnight.
 

Shopping
Kuala Lumpur is known as a Shopping Heaven. Especially in the central district of KL (also known as KLCC - Kuala Lumpur City Center), you can find a variety of shopping malls. The following malls are favorites, and certainly worth a visit: Pavilion KL, Midvalley Mega Mall & The Gardens, Berjaya Times Square, Suria KLCC and 1 Utama. Most malls are located at the Bintang Walk, along Jalan Bukit Bintang. Shopping in KL seems like an activity no one will ever get fed up with. Most malls are opened daily between 10 am and 10 pm. The only downside is that after a few visits every mall will start to look like the one before. Many of the shops in one mall can also be found in others. Fortunately, after a while you will know exactly where to shop. There are several sales yearly; these usually take place in the months of August, May and December.
 

Tipping
In Malaysia tipping is not required and will not be expected. A 10% service charge will normally added to the bill and many locals round-up the bill and leave the change.
 

Emergency Numbers
Police / Ambulance: 999
Fire / Bomba : 994
KL Tourist Police: 03-2149 6590
Civil Defense: 991

***NOTIFICATION***
+ MEMBERS NEED TO LOG IN "FM WEBSITE" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
+ NON-MEMBERS NEED TO CONTACT "FM MANAGEMENT" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
Please feel free to contact us via info[AT]freightmidpoint.com

VISA
 

Travelers must hold a valid passport or travel document with a minimum of six months beyond the intended period of visit. All passports and travel documents must be endorsed for travelling in Malaysia. Most nationalities do not need a visa for stays of fewer than two months in Malaysia. However, passports must be valid for six months beyond your date of departure. For more info please visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs website and check with your local consulate.  If visa is needed, please ensure that your visa application is approved prior to your departure.
 

FLIGHT
 

Kuala Lumpur Airports;
 

KLIA: The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (airport code: KUL) is an impressive, glass structure located about 31 miles south of the city. KLIA services most transcontinental flights into Malaysia, however, the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal, was added in 2006 to service budget flights around Malaysia and to other parts of Asia until KLIA2 opened.
 

KLIA2: The new KLIA2 terminal opened in May 2014 to replace LCCT as the main hub for budget carriers. The brand new terminal is located only two kilometers from the main KLIA site.
 

Subang Airport: Subang Airport (Airport code: SZB) was Kuala Lumpur's primary airport before the opening of KLIA in 1998. Today, the airport only services small planes mostly to island and vacation destinations around Malaysia such as Tioman and Langkawi. Subang Airport is the hub for the small budget airline Firefly, which flies as far as Koh Samui, Thailand; Medan, Indonesia; and Singapore.
 

Getting from/to KLIA
 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA & KLIA2): 60.5km, 60 minutes by car
KL Sentral Station: 5.1km, 20 minutes by car
KLCC LRT Station: 0.6km, 10 minutes walking distance
 

Transportation between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the hotel:
 

Train
High-speed trains (KLIA Ekspres) connect the airport to the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station. The journey from KLIA to KL Sentral Station is 28 minutes. The train runs every 15 minutes during peak hours (Mon-Fri 6am-9am, 4pm-10pm), 20 minutes at off-peak hours and every 30 minutes after midnight. From the Sentral Station to the hotel it approximately takes 20 minutes by car. You may purchase coupons at the taxi counter for the journey to the hotel. Further details can be found here
 

Hotel Limo Service
You can book a private car with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel from the airport to the hotel and vice versa which takes around 1 hrs per way.
 

You can directly book with the hotel during reservation process. Prices are as follows:
 

-Surcharge of 50% is applicable for services rendered between 00:00 hrs – 06:00 hrs.

Taxi/Cabs
There are several taxi and limo services offered from the Airport to the city center. Further details can be found here

Bus
The shuttle bus runs between Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) Station and KLIA and vice versa. The first bus from KLIA leaves at 5.30am and the last bus is at 12.30am midnight. Further details can be found here


***NOTIFICATION***
 + MEMBERS NEED TO LOG IN "FM WEBSITE" TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
 + NON-MEMBERS NEED TO CONTACT FM MANAGEMENT TO REGISTER FM 9TH AGM KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA!
 + Please feel free to contact us via info[AT]freightmidpoint.com

The INO Summit 2024 is a three-day joint conference, which brings the members of three well known associations under INO Networks Group together in 31 May, 01, 02 June 2024 at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Hotel, Malaysia. The summit is held by participation of the members from Freight Midpoint International Forwarders Network (FM), Freight Forwarders Family Worldwide Agents Network (3F) and Overseas Project Cargo Association (OPCA). These three associations are independent and separate from one another, and have 98% different members.  Each association serves different expectations, needs and strategies of freight forwarders and logistics companies. They come together for this glorious summit to create a perfect synergy, potential and networking opportunities.
 

All team building activities are complimentary and arranged as optional program. Only those who have registered in advance will be allowed to participate in these activities. There are limited seats, so all activity participants need to pay attention being ready at the meeting point in a timely manner. Team building activities create the time to focus on the importance of teamwork and what is needed to make you a better team. Learning how to work together effectively will create efficiency and knowledge on how to manage each other’s strengths and weaknesses. Team building can help break down barriers in communication and also how to better utilize both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication. Team building events reinforce the value of having fun in the group and what significant results can actually be achieved when fun is involved. Members will strengthen existing ties and make new acquaintances.


 

PLAY FOR YOUR NETWORK! A great competition and memorable activity are waiting for players. There will be three teams as FM BULLS, 3F PANTHERS and OPCA EAGLES. Each team will be formed by 7 players including a goalkeeper. Drawing will take place among three teams to determine the two teams who will play 1st match. Winner of the 1st match will have 2nd match with the 3rd team for Championship. While you are watching the game, enjoy complimentary drinks and have fun with your friends.

The participation is complimentary and one person per company is accepted as player. In advance registration is required for this glorious sportive activity before April 19, 2024. Minimum two teams and 12 players are required to arrange Football Tournament, so it is highly recommended to complete meeting registration and fix your schedule and keep network management informed at soonest to take your place among players.

You are invited to become a sponsor of this competition. Teams who have sponsors will have tailor-made team jersey with sponsor company name on it. One sponsor will be accepted per team and the sponsor will have a great exposure during games and summit.

Visit our YouTube channel (Click Here!) and watch how we enjoyed during our last tournament at Bangkok!