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1. A presentation on Harres Tan International Relations Chairman PIKOM

2. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

3. Background • Bid submission is the culmination of 3 years effort through successful collaboration between PIKOM & MDC • To date, has received support from • Highest level of Malaysian Government • ASOCIO’s endorsement at regional level marks its stamp of regional partnership in all aspects relating to potential funding and active participation for the entire region

4. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

5. The Malaysian Advantage • Malaysia is a peaceful country inhabited by friendly multi-ethnic people with English as the most widely spoken language • PIKOM and MDC truly appreciate the value that World Congress on Information Technology brings • Malaysia’s challenge is to make the WCIT2008 the highest attended WCIT event ever • Putrajaya, the chosen venue for the event is a world-class convention venue that is accessible by air from all parts of the world…. cont

6. The Malaysian Advantage • Malaysian government is pro-ICT and it understands technology issuesThe strong partnership of PIKOM and MDC to co-host the WCIT2008 • ASOCIO’s strong endorsement of PIKOM to host the WCIT2008 event in Malaysia will further ensure its success • The Malaysian government has given its full support to bid for the event …. cont

7. The Malaysian Advantage • PIKOM has the support from its 400 ICT member companies • MDC has more than 900 MSC status companies and the International Advisory Panel (IAP) members are able to contribute in terms of sponsorships, world-class speakers and delegates. • PIKOM and MDC have strong financial standing and adequate funding to host the WCIT2008 …. cont

8. The Malaysian Advantage • Malaysia is a shoppers’ paradise • Visitors to Malaysia will enjoy its rich history and cultural heritage • For many consecutive years, CNN Asia voted Kuala Lumpur, the main commercial center of Malaysia, the 3rd cleanest city in Asia after Japan and Singapore • Earthquakes, typhoon hurricanes are unheard of in Malaysia

9. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

10. Event Summary • Proposed Theme : “Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth: ICT for Industry, Government and Society” • Location : Putrajaya, Malaysia • Venue : The Putrajaya Convention Center • Expected Attendees : 2,500 – 3,000 • Official Language : English. Translation services will be available.

11. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

12. Theme • “Sharing Knowledge for Economic Growth:ICT for Industry, Government and Society” • At this time of extraordinary technological change, the ability to acquire, create, disperse, utilise and manage knowledge efficiently is crucial • WCIT2008 aims to reflect and examine the significance of knowledge sharing in industry, business, government and society

13. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

14. Location and Venue • Putrajaya, covering an area of 4,931 hectares of land, is situated 25 kilometres from the capital city of Kuala Lumpur in the north and 20 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International • The KLIA Airport in Sepang is located south of Putrajaya.

15. Location and Venue • The Putrajaya Convention Center (PJCC), located on a commanding hill in Putrajaya. • Within PJCC, there are 5 halls, 10 conference rooms, 33 meeting rooms, VVIP lounges and restaurants. • iii) Facilities include : • 4,666.70 m sq Exhibition Hall. • 4, 347.46 m sq banquet hall can seat max 4500 cocktail style • The largest meeting hall is the Plenary Hall which is 4,302 m sq and can seat 3,000 people

16. Location and Venue Putrajaya Convention Center

17. Location and Venue Putrajaya Convention Center

18. Location and Venue

19. Location and Venue

20. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

21. Accommodations More than 25,000 rooms available in Putrajaya and surrounding metropolitan areas (Appendix 5). Deluxe room rates range from US$30 (3 star hotels) to US$90 (5 star hotels)

22. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

23. Program • Malaysia will continue the WCIT tradition of excellence in providing the very best content in the conference program • Already constantly involving the best minds and Captains of Industry in ICT in our MSC initiatives

24. Contents • Background • The Malaysian Advantage • Event Summary • Theme • Location and Venue • Accommodations • Program • Facilities and Logistics • Other compelling reasons

25. Over 40 international airlines fly into Malaysia through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. • From here, visitors can enjoy a ride on the KLIA Express Light Train service to reach Kuala Lumpur City Center within 28 minutes.  The Facilities

26. Convention • center to city • center in 15 • minutes • Unlimited travel • passes can be • arranged for all • delegates  The Facilities

27. Contacts • The Association of the Computer and Multimedia Industry of Malaysia (PIKOM) • Khoo Hock Aun, Executive Director (info@pikom.org.my, khoo@pikom.org.my) • Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC) • Najat Ahmad Marzuki (info@mdc.com.my, najat@mdc.com.my)