Travel information you might want to know

Visa requirements are dependent on the country of origin and last port of disembarkation before entering Malaysia. For detailed information on visa applications, please visit: http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country. Visitors can also contact the nearest Malaysian consulate to confirm visa requirements.

If you require an Invitation Letter to visit Malaysia, please email your request to the Conference Secretariat at secretariat@raasiapocus2026.com, together with a copy of the photo page of your passport. The Invitation Letter will be sent to you after completion of registration with full payment of the registration fee.

The Invitation Letter is NOT a commitment of the RA Asia 2026 in conjunction with 1st ASEAN Conference on Point of Care Ultrasound Organising Committee or the Conference Secretariat to provide any financial assistance to any participant. All and any expenses incurred in connection with any entry requirements to Malaysia, registering for this RA Asia 2026 in conjunction with 1st ASEAN Conference on Point of Care Ultrasound and/or any relation thereto shall be fully borne by and be the sole responsibility of each participant.

Registration fees do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the Conference. The policy should include loss of fees/ deposit through cancellation of your participation in the meeting, or through cancellation of the meeting itself, loss of airfares for any reason, medical expenses, loss or damage to personal property, additional expenses and repatriation should travel arrangements have to be altered. Neither the meeting secretariat nor the organising committee will take any responsibility for any participant failing to insure. Please speak to your travel agent or airline regarding this matter.
Visitors must possess a valid passport or other internationally recognised travel documents endorsed for travelling to Malaysia, with a validity period of at least six (6) months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.
All foreign participants are required to complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three (3) days before your arrival in Malaysia through the link: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
With a characteristic tropical rainforest climate, Kota Kinabalu's temperature remains consistent throughout the year, typically ranging between 24°C in the early mornings and up to 32°C during the day. As an East Malaysian city on the island of Borneo, it experiences high humidity and significant rainfall year-round. The wettest period is generally from October through January, though heavy, sudden rain showers are common in all other months as well. Despite the high chance of rain, Kota Kinabalu still enjoys plentiful sunshine, with clear spells often occurring between the short, intense downpours.
Malaysian Ringgit (RM) – Travelers cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. Money changer kiosks are also available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. ATM machines are plentiful and located just about everywhere in Kota Kinabalu.
Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8).
Voltage is 220 – 240 Volt AC at 50 cycles per second, adaptable to standard 3-pin square plugs and socket (Type G). 2-pin plugs and sockets (Type C) are also common.
A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all visitors or delegates (Malaysians and Foreigners) coming from or going to/through countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission (As stated in International Health Regulations 2005 and Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Act 1988). Yellow fever vaccination is also required for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Travellers or delegates without a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate shall be quarantined upon arrival in Malaysia. (Source: Yellow Fever travel advisory: www.moh.gov.my) Yellow Fever certificate is required to be produced upon landing in Malaysia from countries as listed on the website of the Immigration Department of Malaysia (https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/)

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