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Event Type | :Conference |
Organizer | :ICC |
Date | :7 - 11 September 2021 |
Event Location | :Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |

49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition7-11 September 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
1. Dates & Venue
The 49th International COCOTECH Conference & Exhibition will be held from 7-11 September 2020in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. Organization of the Meeting
The Conference is organized jointly by the International Coconut Community (ICC) and the Government of Malaysia through the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro based Industry. The sponsored events and activities would be as listed in the program.
3. Theme
The Conference theme is “Promoting Smart Farming and Eco-Friendly Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Coconut Development”. This meeting will cover new technological developments on coconut production particularly planting and replanting systems, varietal improvement, use of selected local elite planting materials and hybrids, coconut-based farming systems, integrated pest and disease management, post-harvest processing, and technology updates in the manufacture of emerging coconut products for the domestic and export market, cost effective technologies on integrated coconut processing, and marketing strategies. Experts from the research and development, industry and the private sector will be providing input as Resource Speakers.
4. Official contact at the Government of Malaysia:
DR. HANISAH BINTI HUSSIN MR. NAZREE BIN MOHAMMAD
Under Secretary Deputy Under Secretary
Email: hanisah@moa.gov.my Email: nazree @moa.gov.my
MRS. NORZULAILY BINTI AHMAD KAMAL Principal Assistant Secretary Email: norzulaily@moa.gov.my Crops, Livestock and Fishery Industry Division; Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Level 10, Wisma Tani No. 28, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 4 Federal Government Administrative Centre Phone: +60 3 8870 1421
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MR. SARAJUZZ FIKRI ABDULLAH PIRUS Secretary for Crops Section Email: s.fikri@moa.gov.my
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5. Official Contact at the ICC Secretariat
JELFINA C. ALOUW Ms. MRIDULA KOTTEKATE
Executive Director Assistant Director
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org
ALIT PIRMANSAH
Market & Statistic Officer
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org
8th Floor, BAPPEBTI Building, Jl. Kramat Raya No. 172, Kenari, Senen, Jakarta 10430
Phone: (62-21) 3100 556, Fax: (62-21) 3101 007;
Email: cocotech@coconutcommunity.org
6. Participants:
The Conference is open to the public. All ICC member countries will be represented at the Conference by a Plenipotentiary Delegate. Other senior government officials would comprise an official delegation. UN related agencies and relevant international organizations are invited to participate. Representative from ICC Accreditation organizations, coconut farmers, industry and private sector stakeholders are eligible to participate.
7. Registration Fee:
Prescribed Registration Fees are in the following categories:
- US$500 for non-government sector participants from non-ICC member countries,
- US$400 for government sector participants from non-ICC member countries,
- US$300 for non-government sector participants from ICC member countries,
- US$200 for government sector participants from ICC member countries.
Registration Fee is waived for one Plenipotentiary Delegate of an ICC member country. Early bird registration discounts:
- On or before 7 June 2020 --- 20%
- On or before 7 July 2020 --- 15%
- On or before 7 August 2020 --- 10%
Registration Fee is payable by PayPal at apcc@indo.net.id or by telegraphic transfer to:
Beneficiary Name : INTERNATIONAL COCONUT COMMUNITY
Bank Name : CITIBANK N.A.
Bank Address : KCP Citibank Tower, Pacific Century Place SCBD Lot 10
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52 – 53, Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
USD Account No : 0-500093-528
Swift Code : CITIIDJX
All payment should be made on net basis, clear of any commission, bank charges and any other charges. For Registration on Arrival at Conference venue, all payments would be made in cash either in US Dollar or local currency, based on current day exchange rate. In cases of cancellation a fee equivalent to 25% of amount paid is deducted prior to refund of payment
8. Registration Form
Please see attached copy of the Registration Form. Kindly fill up the registration form and send to the ICC Secretariat via e-mail at cocotech@coconutcommunity.org. Registration can also be processed online at www.coconutcommunity.org.
9. Program
The 49th International COCOTECH Conference is organized for 5 (five) days i.e.: 4 (four) days indoor sessions and one day field tour. The detailed program will be handed to all participants. Exhibition of coconut products, posters, equipment’s and technology is organized for the benefit of the participants.
10. Hotel Accommodation
The accommodation for participants will be mostly at the Conference hotel, Royale Chulan Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The room rates are inclusive of breakfast for maximum of 2 persons per room and include Government Taxes:
Room Type |
Room Rate |
Approx in US$ |
Superior (one breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 300.00 |
US$72.37 |
Superior (two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 320.00 |
US$77.19 |
Deluxe (one breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 330.00 |
US$79.60 |
Deluxe (two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 350.00 |
US$84.43 |
Premier (one breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 440.00 |
US$106.14 |
Premier (two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 490.00 |
US$118.20 |
Royale Club (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 590.00 |
US$142.32 |
Executive Suite (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 750.00 |
US$180.91 |
Premier Suite (one/two breakfast and in-room internet access) |
RM 800.00 |
US$192.98 |
*Rates are inclusive all taxes
*Subject to availability and offer for pre or post of the event up to maximum 3 days.
All hotel bills will be charged in Ringgit, rates in USD is only for reference purposes.
Contact Person at Royale Chulan Hotel
MS. Siti Norlida Ghazali Assistant Director of Sales Mobile: +60 193100549 Email: norlida.sales@royalechulan-kualalumpur.com |
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All Plenipotentiary Delegates, Official Delegates of ICC member countries as well as ICC sponsored Resource Persons would be accommodated at the Conference Hotel. Participants are encouraged to book and stay at the Conference Hotel for your convenience and make use of the special rates offered by booking through ICC.
Kindly complete the Hotel Reservation form attached and send it to the Contact Person of the Royale Chulan Hotel mentioned above in order to secure the special rates.
Participants may also directly contact the hotel of their preference and inform their details such as name, address and flight details preferably 3 weeks in advance to confirm hotel reservation. Confirmation would be on first-come-first-served basis depending on the availability of rooms.
Information on other budget & boutique hotels near Conference venue is shown below:
Hotel Name & Address |
Room Rate/Day |
Distance to Venue |
Contact Info |
Impiana KLCC Hotel Kuala Lumpur |
US$80 |
0.5 miles |
60-3-21471111 |
US$130 |
0.2 miles |
60-3-21172888 |
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The Kuala Lumpur Journal |
US$72 |
0.5 miles |
60-3-21102211 |
Traders Hotel, Kuala Lumpur |
US$106 |
0.4 miles |
60-3-23329888 |
JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur |
US$109 |
0.2 miles |
60 3-2715 9000 |
Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur |
US$91 |
0.3 miles |
60-3-21174888 |
Please be advised that payment can be made to the Hotel in person directly using cash, bank debit cards and major credit cards including AMEX, VISA, and MASTERCARD.
- Transport Arrangements
The Government of Malaysia will provide necessary protocol and transport arrangements for National Ministers and Government Delegate. Transport assistance is also provides for Resource Persons.
It is advisable to send your flight details to the ICC Secretariat by e-mail to cocotech@coconutcommunity.org and to the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro based Industry by e-mail at norzulaily@moa.gov.my or s.fikri@moa.gov.my
12. Visa Requirements Passport holders of the following ICC member countries are eligible to enter Malaysia without a visa for 30 days: Fiji, Indonesia, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu and Vietnam. Citizens of India and Sri Lanka may apply for and obtain visa through the respective Embassy of Malaysia in India and Sri Lanka or could also apply through Electronic Visa (eVisa) and Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) facilities online.
India, Kenya and Sri Lanka would require an International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever to enter Malaysia and it is responsibility of the Participant to organize.
Delegates from other ICC member countries not mentioned above should obtain their Malaysian visa from the Embassy of Malaysia in their country of origin or from the nearest Malaysian Embassies/Consulates prior to their departure from their point of origin. For further information on visa requirements please refer to this link http://www.klia.com.my/index.php?m=airport&c=info&id=4&aid=2
13. Insurance Neither the ICC nor the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry of the Government of Malaysia will be responsible for personal accidents, medical services, or damage to the private property of participants. It therefore is recommended for participants to make their own arrangements with respect to personal insurance during their stay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
14. Airlines Servicing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Malaysia There are many major airlines which serve Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) such as Malaysian Airlines, Garuda Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Sri Lankan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Philippine Airlines etc. Please be advised that Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is another international airport hub which caters for local and international low-cost and full-service carriers.
15. Currency The currency used in Malaysia is the Ringgit. The exchange rate against US Dollar is approx. US$ 1 = RM 4.12 as of February 2020.
16. Climate Malaysia features a tropical rainforest climate with two seasons: rainy and dry. Rainy season lasts from October to March and a drier season covers the remining 6 months (April – September). However, Kuala Lumpur does not have a true dry season since the average annual rainfall is about 285cm. Average temperatures remains constant throughout the year with average high temperatures at around 30oC and average low temperatures at around 24oC. Kuala Lumpur can be visited all year round.
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