Accommodation

The city of Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Malaysia’s Sabah state located in the northern part of the island of Borneo. Often referred to as KK, it is a coastal city surrounded by rainforest. It is known for its bustling markets, modern boardwalk, beaches and the waterfront Kota Kinabalu City Mosque. It is also a gateway to Kinabalu National Park, home of the 4,095m-high Mount Kinabalu, the tallest mountain in South East Asia. The Kota Kinabalu International Airport is the second busiest airport in the country after KLIA in Kuala Lumpur. The distance between the airport and the city centre of Kota Kinabalu is about 10 minutes' drive. The conference venue, the Pacific Sutera Hotel meanwhile is about 6KM from the airport and 3.2KM from the city centre.  Accommodation are easy to obtain and can be booked online, for instance, via Agoda.com or booking.com. Hotel room price ranges from less than RM100 to RM800 depending on visitors' preference, and subject to season and travel periods. Rate for room at the Pacific Sutera Hotel can be checked at www.suteraharbour.com.