Talk on Organic Value & Quality Assurance

In conjunction with the Organic ASIA 2008 conference,SDI will be organising a talk on Organic Value & Quality Assurance on 3rd September 2008,9.30am at the AZAM Conference Room.

This talk will be presented by Mr.Ong Kung Wai,IFOAM World Board member and President of Organic Alliance Malaysia.Highlights will include topics on common concern related to organic products,challenges faced by Malaysian farmers in production,product processing and marketing as well as the current global and regional organic market potential.

For registration information,please visit the following link -
http://www.sdi.com.my/conference/Invitation_Letter.pdf

or contact Rosalind Wong/Marcella Gider at 082-415484/416484.

Seats are limited.Please register by 29th August 2008.

Information on Sarawak

Map of Malaysia

Photo Source: http://www.malaysiamap.org/

Map of Kuching, Sarawak

Photo Source: http://ecycle.com.my/images/Map-Sarawak.jpg

How to get to Kuching, Sarawak
Kuching is connected to the international air transport network via Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu, Brunei and Singapore. Airlines operating in Sarawak include Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Silk Air, Batavia Air, Royal Brunei Airlines and MAS Wings.

Immigration & Visa Requirements
All international visitors and non-Sarawakians are required to fill in an immigration form upon arrival. For more information on visa requirements, please visit the website for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia at www.kln.gov.my

How to get to Sarawak Cultural Village from Kuching International Airport (KIA)
A taxi coupon can be bought at the Taxi Coupon Counter located on the ground floor of the airport. The fare from KIA to the Village is estimated at RM50 one way and RM18 one way from KIA to the city centre. Car rental companies, AMI Car Rental and Hertz, operate from the airport for those who are interested in renting.

Information Source:
Sarawak Convention Bureau brochure and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuching_International_Airport