{"id":1295,"date":"2025-07-13T13:50:39","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T13:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pssm.org.my\/msc14\/?page_id=1295"},"modified":"2025-07-13T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T13:52:26","slug":"administrative-note","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pssm.org.my\/msc14\/administrative-note\/","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Note"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1295_f9af6f-4c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1295_596619-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1295_596619-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1295_596619-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Dear MSC14 participants,<br><br>Welcome to the 14th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC14). We are honoured to have your presence at this important gathering of scholars, practitioners, and changemakers. Below are some important administrative details to help make your participation smooth, enjoyable, and enriching.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_991c76-36\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_991c76-36\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_991c76-36\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_991c76-36 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_991c76-36\">1. Conference Venue<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>MSC14 will take place at <strong>The Waterfront Hotel<\/strong>, located in the heart of Kuching, Sarawak. The venue offers excellent facilities with a panoramic view of the Sarawak River and is located within walking distance to historical and cultural landmarks, eateries, and the Kuching Waterfront. The hotel is located 10km from the Kuching International Airport (KCH). If you are flying to Kuching, you can take a taxi or \u201cgrab\u201d from the airport to the hotel. It is also recommended that you purchase Travel insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_fb8228-f1\">2. Recommended Accommodation<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>For your convenience, we recommend the following hotels near the venue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Waterfront Hotel (0 minutes walk): The conference venue itself, offering direct access to all sessions and events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hilton Kuching (5\u20137 minutes walk): A riverside 5-star hotel with modern amenities and beautiful river views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merdeka Palace Hotel (7\u201310 minutes walk): A colonial-style hotel located beside the Sarawak Museum complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Marian Boutique Lodging House (3\u20135 minutes walk): A charming heritage hotel on a hill with historical architecture and city views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that no official transport will be provided between these hotels and the conference venue.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_9d099f-54\">3. Meals and Dietary Preferences<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals and refreshments will be served throughout the conference. We strive to cater to a variety of dietary needs, including vegetarian options. Kindly inform the secretariat in advance by <strong>July 31, 2025<\/strong> of any specific dietary restrictions or allergies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do bring <strong>reusable water bottle<\/strong> to the Conference.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_75d28d-f8\">4. Site Events and Optional Activities<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We warmly invite you to attend our welcome remarks and farewell receptions, as well as to enjoy the special multimedia presentation during the closing ceremony.<br><br>Side Events will take place on Thursday, August 14, 2025. These are Optional activities for participants (registration and entrance fees apply):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit to Orchid Conservation &amp; Tea-Making SDG Learning Centre in Kota Samarahan \u2013 experience community-based sustainability practices hosted by APPGM-SDG Sarawak. A bus will be provided from UNIMAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided walk to the Borneo Cultures Museum \u2013 led by UNIMAS staff (entrance ticket required).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit to Semenggoh Wildlife Centre \u2013 home to semi-wild orangutans (entrance fee applicable).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trip to Sarawak Cultural Village \u2013 experience traditional houses and cultural performances (entrance fee required)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Details on registration for these optional events will be provided at the conference registration desk.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_efdde9-e0\">5. Weather and Attire<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Kuching has a tropical climate\u2014expect warm, humid weather with occasional rain. Light, breathable clothing is recommended, along with an umbrella, hat or raincoat for outdoor movement. Do bring a shawl of jacket to use in the Conference venue if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_645c39-ae\">6. Currency<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>The Malaysian currency is Ringgit Malaysia (MYR). Currency exchange services are available at airports, banks, and major hotels. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in urban areas.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_2e13ba-06\">7. Health and Medical Support<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wellbeing is important to us. A qualified medical doctor will be stationed at the conference secretariat to provide basic medical assistance. There are pharmacies, clinics and hospital nearby. However, participants are advised to bring any personal medications they may require. It is also recommended that you have Health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h6 class=\"kt-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1295_7eae32-d3\">8. Key Contacts<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Should you have questions or need assistance, feel free to approach our hospitality team:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Helmy Muhammad (+6014 861 1355, <code><a href=\"mailto:muhammadhelmyabdgapar@gmail.com\">muhammadhelmyabdgapar@gmail.com<\/a><\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Azlina Abdullah (+6012 261 1491, <code><a href=\"mailto:azlina_ab@ukm.edu.my\">azlina_ab@ukm.edu.my<\/a><\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AP Dr Roslina Ismail (+6012 964 0381 <code><a href=\"mailto:roslina@umt.edu.my\">roslina@umt.edu.my<\/a><\/code>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr Nur Auni Ugong (+6014 886 1419, <code><a href=\"mailto:unauni@unimas.my\">unauni@unimas.my<\/a><\/code>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We are here to support you throughout your conference journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you to Kuching and to MSC14. Should you need further assistance before your arrival, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our secretariat at <a href=\"mailto:msc@pssm.org.my\"><code>msc@pssm.org.my<\/code><\/a>. Thank you for being part of this significant event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Warm regards,<br><br><strong>MSC14 Secretariat<br>Persatuan Sains Sosial Malaysia (PSSM)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear MSC14 participants, Welcome to the 14th International Malaysian Studies Conference (MSC14). We are honoured to have your presence at this important gathering of scholars, practitioners, and changemakers. Below are some important administrative details to help make your participation smooth, enjoyable, and enriching. 1. 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