| INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES |
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| INTRODUCTION |
| Brunei Darussalam
is located in the northwestern coast of the island of Borneo. It
covers a land area of 5,765 kilometers. Bandar Seri Begawan is the
capital of Brunei Darussalam with an area of about 16 sq. km and
a population of about 46,000 It is located in the Brunei/Muara District,
and is the centre of government and business activities. The 15th
General Meeting of the PECC will be held from 1-3 September. Registrants
can register for the meeting online or contact your local PECC member
committee for delegation information. |
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| Bandar
Seri Begawan |
International Convention
Center (ICC) |
Bandar Seri
Begawan, the capital city of Brunei where the conference will be
held was formerly known as Brunei Town until the 3rd October 1970.
The population of Bandar Seri Begawan is about 22,000. |
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Site Map of ICC
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The PECC
XV General Meeting will be held in the International Convention
Center (ICC) of Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei Darussalam from September
1-3, 2003. |
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| GENERAL
INFORMATION ON BRUNEI AND ITS CAPITAL |
| Climate |
| Brunei Darussalam,
located in a tropical area, is relatively hot, humid and wet throughout
the whole year. Its average daily temperature during September is
27.8 degrees Celsius / 82 degrees Fahrenheit. |
| Culture |
| Brunei Darussalam
is gifted with a long heritage of traditions and customs, behavioral
traits and forms of address. Though Islam is the official religion
in Brunei Darussalam, other faiths are also practiced. |
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| Shopping |
| Brunei Darussalam
has a rich handicraft tradition especially, it is possible to find
many good buys in gold, silver and bronze items and locally produced
art (tiny bronze cannons with elaborate carving are a specialty).
In the capital, there is a traditional outdoor market (tamu) as
well as a large number of modern shopping centers (Centrepoint are
in Gadong and the Yayasan Complex in town). |
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| Currency |
| The Brunei
Dollar is the local currency. The Brunei dollar is on par with the
Singapore dollar, which is also accepted in Brunei Darussalam. There
is no restriction on the import or export of money. Banks, hotels
and many department stores will cash traveler's cheques. Brunei
uses 1c, 5c, 20c and 50c coins, and notes in denominations of Br$1,
Br$5, Br$10, Br$50, Br$100, Br$500, Br$1,000 and Br$10,000. |
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| Electricity |
| The voltage
in Brunei Darussalam is 220V - 240V, 50Hz. Most sockets are 3-rectagular-pins
sockets as in Singapore and the U.K. and most hotels provide adaptors
for your electrical appliances. |
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| Language |
| The official
language is Malay, but English is widely spoken. |
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| Time |
| UTC/GMT Offset
Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours. No daylight saving time. |
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| To
call Brunei |
| Dialing codes
- International Country Code: +673 (Brunei Darussalam) |
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| Visa
Information |
| VISA AGREEMENT
| Economy |
Visa Agreement |
| Australia
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30 days (Visa on
Arrival)
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| Canada |
14 days (without Visa)
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| Chile |
Visa Required
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| China |
Visa Required
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| Colombia |
Visa Required
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| Ecuador |
Visa Required
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| Hong Kong |
Visa on Arrival
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| Indonesia |
14 days (without Visa)
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| Japan |
14 days (without Visa)
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| Korea |
14 days (without Visa)
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| Malaysia |
30 days (without Visa)
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| Mexico |
Visa Required
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| New Zealand |
30 days (without Visa)
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| Pacific Island Nations |
Visa Required (unless for economies
listed as otherwise on this list)
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| Peru |
Visa Required
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| Philippines |
14 days (without Visa)
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| Russia |
Visa Required
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| Singapore |
30 days (without Visa)
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| Chinese Taipei |
Visa Required
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| Thailand |
14 days (without Visa)
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| United States of America |
90 days (without Visa / without
payment)
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| Viet Nam |
14 days (without Visa for Diplomatic
Passport holders and Official Passport holders)
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| Mongolia |
Visa Required
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| France |
14 days (without Visa)
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Delegates are required to apply for visas
(where applicable) at the nearest Brunei Embassy / High Commission
/ Consular Office. In economies where there is no Brunei representation,
BDCPEC is arranging for delegates to be granted visas on arrival.
Contact peccxv@pecc.net for further information. |
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| AIRPORT
ARRIVALS AND ENTRY FORMALITIES |
| Entry
Formalities and Airport Arrival at Brunei International Airport
in Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Heads of Delegations
/ Chairs of Member Committees will be received by BDCPEC representatives
at the Brunei International Airport. Respective Member Committee
Secretariats are requested to confirm the flight details of their
Head of Delegation / Chair of Member Committee with the BDCPEC Secretariat
/ PECC Secretariat for necessary arrangements. Special
counters for immigration and customs clearance will be arranged
for PECC XV delegates to ensure speedy completion of entry formalities.
Student ambassadors will also be stationed at the airport to provide
assistance. |
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| Airport
Departure |
| Br$5 for flights
to Singapore and Malaysia; Br$12 for all other destinations. |
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| Flight
Reservations |
| Airport
Taxes |
| Br$5 for flights
to Singapore and Malaysia; Br$12 for all other destinations. |
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| TRANSPORTATION
ARRANGEMENTS |
| Airport-Hotel
Transfers |
| Delegates
are requested to make their own transfer arrangements (unless otherwise
agreed upon with BDCPEC). Taxis are readily available at the Airport.
For your convenience we offer to arrange transfer arrangements with
the hotels. Please indicate on the registration form if you want
transfer services to be arranged (chargeable).. |
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| Hotel-Meeting
Venue Transfers |
| Shuttle services
to and from the International Convention Centre will be available
only at the designated hotels for delegates
during the conference. hours. |
| Distances from hotels
to ICC:
- Empire hotel: 20 minutes drive
from the airport and 20 minutes drive from the International
Convention Centre (ICC).
- Sheraton Utama: Centrally located
in the city. 9 km and 4 minutes to the airport, and 4
minutes to the International Convention Centre.
- Centerpoint: 15 mins drive to
the airport and 15 minutes drive to the International Convention
Centre (ICC).
- Orchid Garden: As it is located
strategically between the Brunei International Airport and Brunei
Government offices. It’s within walking distance from
the International Convention Centre (ICC).
- Riverview: It is situated about
10 minutes drive from the International Convention Centre (ICC)
and airport.
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| Social
Activities |
1) Monday
Evening: Gala Dinner with HM the Sultan of Brunei
2) Tuesday: Water Village / Royal Regalia Building / Brunei Museum
Note: Please indicate on
the registration form if your companion would be interested to
attend / join these activities.
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| INFORMATION
DESK |
| .Delegates wishing to visit destinations
in Bandar Seri Begawan should make arrangements with their respective
hotels which should be able to help arrange tours and visits.
PECC Information Desks will be located at the lobbies of the
designated hotels. Delegates should make transport arrangements
at these Desks |
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| DRESS
CODE |
| Business attire
is appropriate for all meeting sessions and dinners/receptions.
Smart/casual attire with comfortable walking shoes is recommended
for accompanying person/spouse activities and the delegates during
the cultural visits on September 1-3. |
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| FINANCIAL
ARRANGEMENTS |
| Participants
will be responsible for all individual expenses, except for hosted
meals. All major credit cards are accepted at the hotels and most
department stores and shops. |
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| MEDICAL
SERVICES / GUIDELINES on SARS CONCERNS |
| Delegates
will have access to medical facilities available in Bandar Seri
Begawan during the PECC XV. Costs will be the responsibility of
the delegates. Brunei Darussalam
is not a SARS-affected country. |
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| SECURITY |
| Participants
are required to wear their name tags at all times. These are non-transferable. |
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| TOURISM
INFORMATION |
- Brunei
Darussalam Brunet Home Page
The official government website. This site gives you the
government agency information such as passport and visa requirements.
It also has a list of places to go and a short description of
the social customs and traditions which may be useful.
A list of travel agents is also found here.
- Brunei
Tourism Website
A well laid-out, simple site, it gives you all the basic information
you want if you are considering a trip to Brunei Darussalam.
The travel links to inbound and outbound operators is helpful.
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| INFORMATION
OF THE VARIOUS EMBASSIES AND CONSULATE IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM |
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List of Missions to Brunei Darussalam |
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