Transforming Knowledge into Wisdom: Holistic Approaches to Teaching and Learning



OFFICIAL AIRLINE
Malaysian Airlines is providing special discounted airfares on Malaysia Airlines International* scheduled services for all registered delegates attending the HERDSA 2004 conference.

Registered delegates and accompanying persons who wish to purchase Malaysia Airlines' special rates should contact the nearest Malaysian Airlines ticket office and quote "GHERDSA" for further assistance.

*excluding Singapore-Malaysia and domestic services


MIRI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Miri's new international airport is located at 20 minutes from the centre of town and has daily flights to Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching as well as all of Sarawak's major towns.


INSURANCE
Please note that registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. Therefore, if you are not covered by either an institutional or a personal travel insurance, we would recommend that you take out an insurance policy of your choice. The conference organisers cannot take any responsibility for any participant failing to arrange their own insurance. This insurance is to be purchased in your country of origin.


ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is available either on campus or in Miri itself. Special conference rates have been negotiated with a number of quality hotels in the area. Please book your hotel through our Conference registration form, to be eligible for these conference rates.

A shuttle bus will operate between the hotels and the conference venue at no additional cost.

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Hotels
Hotel Price per room
(per night, without breakfast, inclusive of 10% service tax and 5% government tax)
Travel time
Hotel-Conference venue

SINGLE DOUBLE
Marriot/Rihga Royal Hotel ****

www.rihgamiri.com
Tel: +60 85 421121
Fax: +60 85 421099
Contact person: Lim Siaw Wei
RM 145.00 RM 145.00 35 minutes
Grand Palace Hotel ****

www.grandpalacehotel.com
Tel: +60 85 428888
Fax: +60 85 427777
Contact person: Lynette Nicholas
RM 130.00 RM 138.00 20 minutes
Mega Hotel ****

www.megahotel.net
Tel: +60 85 432432
Fax: +60 85 433433
Contact person: Roselina Aren
RM 125.00 RM 145.00 25 minutes
Dynasty Hotel ***

www.dynastyhotelmiri.com
Tel: +60 85 421111
Fax: +60 85 422222
Contact person: Shirley Ariffin
RM 90.00 RM 90.00 25 minutes







Each room is furnished with one (respectively two) bed(s) c/w mattress and pillow, wardrobe, bookshelf, study desk with chair and air-conditioning. Towels, toiletries, washing detergent etc. are not provided. Common bathrooms include showers and toilets. Common kitchen c/w burner stoves & refrigerator, living lounge with ceiling fan and dining area on each floor with furniture provided. Coin-operated common laundry space is provided on the ground floor with a washing machine. Further on-campus facilities include a food-court, prayer room (surau) and internet access.

Sketch layout of on campus accommodation Bedrooms
Single Room
Size: 3m x 3.75m
Twin Room
Size: 4m x 5m



large view: 800 x 600

 
large view: 800 x 600

 
large view: 800 x 600

 
large view: 800 x 600