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FROM BANGKOK

FROM BANGKOK (for participants from Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia)

Participants coming from Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar,  are advice to take a land transport (bus/train) or air flight to Bangkok. Below is a best route to UUM from Bangkok.

 

                       

 

                             

                              By train: Bangkok to Hatyai OR Bangkok to Arau

 

Option 1

 

Bangkok’s Hualamphong Train station --> Hatyai Train Station --> Sadao / Dannok Immigration --> Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex

 

Take an Overnight Train on Thai Railways Southern Train Line from Bangkok's Hualamphong Train Station to Hat Yai Train Station. Hat Yai is the 'Southern Hub' for all trains going into Malaysia.

 

Times for Trains from Bangkok to Hat Yai Train Station

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Rapid Trains fare range from THB259 – THB755 depending on the class.  Trains go via Surat Thani, Chumphon, Hua Hin etc.

  • Special Express fare range from THB339 – THB1394 depending on the class.

 

When you arrive at Hat Yai Station in the morning, there are restaurants and food vendors in all of the streets surrounding the station. The Hat Yai Train Station is centrally located for convenient transfer to Bus or Minivan Service. There are many Travel Agencies near the station, including one right across the street. From Hat Yai Train Station you simply walk into a nearby travel agency and buy a ticket for the next bus or minivan Service going to Dannok (Thailand) / Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia) Border Crossing. Taxi fare is THB700 (one taxi) and THB55 per person by minivan.

 

The Malaysian Immigration at Bukit Kayu Hitam and Thailand, Sadao immigration (although it is at the border town of Danok) is opened from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight. Thai immigration formalities (which is officially called the Sadao Immigration Checkpoint) used to be conducted at Sadao town but has since moved to Dannok just before the border gate into Malaysia. The town on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam. Note that the distance between the Thailand Immigration (Dannok town) and Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex checkpoints is about 700 meter, quite distance to walk. Otherwise, you can take a motorcycle or taxi between them.

 

The Secretariat APRC 2015 will provide free pick-up service at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex. We will welcome you with a sign at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my.  We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

Option 2

 

Bangkok’s Hualamphong Train station -->  Arau Railway Station

 

The International Express Train 35 (Ekspres Antarabangsa) is a daily overnight sleeper train that travels from Bangkok, Thailand to Butterworth Penang in Malaysia, travelling down through Eastern coastline along the Gulf of Thailand before following the central Southern Thailand and town of Arau (Malaysia), all the way down to Penang, Malaysia, ending at the main train station, Butterworth.

 

The International Express Train 35 departs Bangkok at 14:45 daily and arrives in Arau (Perlis, Malaysia) at 10:34 the next day. The train crosses the Thai-Malaysian border at Padang Besar before reaching the destination at town of Arau. Once you arrive at the border (Padang Besar), you will have to take off all your luggage and go through passport control. Just ask one of the Thai immigration officers where to go.

 

This train service from Thailand to Malaysia is not operated by the Malaysian Railways (KTMB) but is a Thai train that is operated by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). When you get on the train in Bangkok the conductor is a SRT worker. They get off the train at the border station of Padang Besar and the KTMB Malaysia workers take over from here.

 

The train tickets in Thailand can be bought in person at Hua Lamphong station or any other train station up to sixty days in advance. It is not currently possible to buy cross-border tickets via online. For these type of tickets either buy at the station directly or use an agent. During the high season (December - March) it is advisable to book this train at least a week in advance if you can, especially if you want a lower berth. You can also book your tickets from any ticketing agent in Bangkok, but they will charge an extra fee and it is quite easy to go to the station yourself. The ticket available from THB1,000 for single trip.

 

You need to get off at Arau Railway Station (a next station after Padang Besar). The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Arau Railway Station. We will welcome you with a sign at the station. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my. We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

 

 

 

                               By Flight: Bangkok to Hatyai

 

Bangkok- Don Mueng Airport or Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport --> Hatyai International Airport --> Sadao/Dannok Immigration --> Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex

 

The Hatyai International Airport (HDY) with a completely terminal is about 50km from Malaysia – Thailand border.  There are Thai Airways and other budget airlines flies this route  -  Tiger Airways from Singapore, Nok Air, Thai Air Asia and Thai Lion Air from Bangkok. The details flight service to Hat Yai as below:

 

  1. Nok Air from Bangkok Don Mueang (Domestic)

  2. Thai AirAsia from Bangkok-Don Mueang and Chiang Mai (Domestic)

  3. Thai Lion Air from Bangkok-Don Mueang and Udon Thani (Domestic)

  4. Thai Airways from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi (Domestic)

  5. Thai Smile from Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi (Domestic)

  6. Tiger Air from Singapore (International)

 

From Hatyai International Airport to Malaysia – Thailand Border (Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex):

 

To get to Malaysia – Thailand Border (Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex), there is an Airport Limousine service located on 1st floor in front of Domestic Arrival hall. Tickets are sold at the counter. Public transport service outside the terminal (on foot 100 meter). Taxi service charges a flat rate (THB800 for one taxi from the Hatyai Airport to Malaysia-Thailand Border). It is about 50km to the border on a good seal road and depending on traffic condition, the road journey will take about 45 to 60 mins.

 

The Malaysian Immigration at Bukit Kayu Hitam and Thailland, Sadao immigration (although it is at the border town of Danok) is opened from 6.00am to 12.00midnight. Thai immigration formalities (which is officially called the Sadao Immigration Checkpoint) used to be conducted at Sadao town but has since moved to Dannok just before the border gate into Malaysia. The town on the Malaysian side is Bukit Kayu Hitam. Note that the distance between the Thailand Immigration (Dannok town) and Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex checkpoints is about 700 meter, quite distance to walk. Otherwise, you can take a motorcycle or taxi between them.

 

The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex. We will welcome you with a sign at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Duty Free Complex. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my.  We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

FROM KUALA LUMPUR

FROM KUALA LUMPUR (for participants from Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia)

 

Participants coming from Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia are advice to take a land transport (bus/train) or air flight to Kuala Lumpur. Below is a best route to UUM from Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

 

 

                                By Flight: Kuala Lumpur to Alor Star

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang à Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Star

 

The Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), Alor Star is about 45 km from Universiti Utara Malaysia.  There are Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and other budget airlines flies this route  -  Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2); Malindo Air and Firefly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport, Kuala Lumpur-Subang. The details flight service to Alor Star as below:

 

  1. Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

  2. Air Asia from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2)

  3. Malindo Air from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Kuala Lumpur-Subang

  4. Firefly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Kuala Lumpur-Subang

 

The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport, Alor Star. We will welcome you with a sign at the airport. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email syarizan@uum.edu.my.   We will arrange the airport pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

 

 

 

                               By Train: Kuala Lumpur to Arau Railway Station (Perlis)

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang --> Kuala Lumpur Sentral --> Arau Railway Station, Perlis

 

Kuala Lumpur Sentral (www.klsentral.com.my) or Sentral Kuala Lumpur is a transit-oriented development that houses the main railway station of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. KL Sentral was designed as an intermodal transport hub. Most of Kuala Lumpur's passenger rail lines serve KL Sentral, while many intercity trains serving Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore start there.

 

From KLIA and KLIA2 to KL Sentral

 

Option 1: KLIA or KLIA2 to KL Sentral by Express Railway Link (ERL)

 

ERL (www.kliaekspres.com) is the fastest way and it takes a mere 30 mins to the Kuala Lumpur city centre.  The Express Rail links the KLIA and KLIA2 with KL Sentral. The ticket counter are on Level 1 of the KLIA complex and also at Level 2 KLIA2 complex. From the departure and arrival halls, follow the signs for KLIA express. There are 2 KLIA express rail trains and schedules :-

 

  • a non-stop direct train from KLIA and KLIA2 to KL Sentral -called the KLIA Express

  • a transit train which stops at Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya & Bandar Tasik Selatan enroute to KL Sentral called the KLIAtransit

 

Fare on both the Ekspres and Transit are RM35 for one-way

 

Option 2: KLIA or KLIA2 to KL Sentral by Airport Limo / Budget Taxi

 

Travellers can choose from taxi and limo services offered by Airport Limo from KLIA and KLIA2  to KL Sentral. The taxi and limo services at KLIA and KLIA2 operate through a coupon system that you purchase at Airport Limo counters at International and Domestic Arrival Hall. Alternatively, metered taxi available at level 1 and 3 of the Main Terminal Building KLIA and Level 1 of the Gateway@KLIA2 building. Passengers have to purchase RM2 coupon prior to boarding these taxis. Distance between KLIA / KLIA2  and KL Sentral is 60.04 km.  The journey will take about 45 minutes and the taxi fares from RM80.00 (one taxi).

 

Option 3: KLIA or KLIA2 to KL Sentral by bus (Airport Coach / Aerobus / Skybus)

 

Once you arrive at KLIA, please proceed to the KLIA bus station situated at Ground Floor Block C annex to main terminal building which is just 3 minutes walking distance from arrival hall exit. Please get your ticket at Airport Coach counter no 3. The bus will depart to KL Sentral from platform 1 KLIA bus station.

 

For KLIA2 from the international arrival hall you walk straight for about 3 minutes until you see an escalator. Once down on your left you will see the SkyBus terminal (www.skybus.com.my) and on your right you will see the SkyBus ticket booth. RM10 per person is the standard rate from KLIA2 to KL Sentral.

 

NOTE # Malindo Air and Firefly passengers will arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang. The best way to get to KL Sentral is by taxi. From the airport it normally takes around 25 minutes to reach KL Sentral. Taxi fares are around RM20/RM25 on the meter.

 

From KL Sentral to Arau Railway Station, Perlis

 

Train from KL Sentral to Arau (please check the destination under the state of Perlis)  is served by Keretapi Tanah Melayu's (www.ktmb.com.my). Ekpress Langkawi which runs daily between Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai via Butterworth in Penang. Trains for  Hat Yai leave at 9.20 pm and arrived in Arau at 7.56 am (next day – approximately 10.5 hours). The Economy Class ticket available from RM38 for single trip.

 

For fastest journey, the Electric Train Service (ETS) runs  daily between KL Sentral Station to Padang Besar Station (Perlis). The electric train departs from KL Sentral at 9.30 am and arrived in Arau Railway Station at 2.42 pm (approximately 5 hours and 12 mins). The ETS ticket available from RM76 for single trip.

 

The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Arau Railway Station. We will welcome you with a sign at the station. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my. We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

 

 

 

                               

                                By Bus: Kuala Lumpur to Changlun Bus Station

 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang --> Pudu Sentral --> Changlun Bus Station

 

Pudu Sentral (formerly known as Puduraya) is the biggest and most centrally located bus station of Kuala Lumpur. Do you want to take the bus to various destinations around the peninsula (or to Singapore or Thailand), then here, you are at the right place to get bus tickets. There are many ticket counters on the first level at Pudu Sentral, where you can purchase your bus tickets. It might be a wise decision to go for the VIP or Executive bus agencies to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip.

 

From KLIA and KLIA2 to Pudu Sentral

 

Option 1: KLIA or KLIA2 to Pudu Sentral by bus (Star Shuttle)

 

STAR SHUTTLE was operating within airport (KLIA / KLIA2) to Pudu Sentral. Star Shuttle has the objective to provide a direct, non-stop shuttle service from airport KLIA and KLIA2. Starshuttle is famous with its quality service, affordable, comfortable ride and reasonable price to the passengers.

 

Once you arrive at KLIA, please proceed to the KLIA bus station situated at Ground Floor Block C annex to main terminal building which is just 3 minutes walking distance from arrival hall exit. The Star Shuttle bus will depart to Pudu Sentral from platform 1 KLIA bus station.

 

For KLIA2, the bus terminal is located in level 1 with ticket counters located in International and Domestic  Arrival in level 2. Rates depend on the destination, but a one way transfer between KLIA2 and KL Sentral starts at RM10.

 

Option 2: KLIA or KLIA2 to Pudu Sentral by Express Railway Link (ERL) and Light Rail Transit (LRT)

 

ERL (http://www.kliaekspres.com) is the fastest way and it takes a mere 30min to the Kuala Lumpur city centre.  The Express Rail links the KLIA and KLIA2 with KL Sentral. The ticket counter are on Level 1 of the KLIA complex and also at Level 2 KLIA2 complex. From the departure and arrival halls, follow the signs for KLIA express. There are 2 KLIA express rail trains and schedules :-

 

  • a non-stop direct train from KLIA and KLIA2 to KL Sentral -called the KLIA Express

  • a transit train which stops at Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya and Bandar Tasik Selatan enroute to KL Sentral called the KLIAtransit

 

Fare on both the Ekspres and Transit are RM35 for one-way

 

From KL Sentral to Pudu Sentral, you can take LRT (Kelana Jaya Line) to Masjid Jamek, which is just a two station away. Then from Masjid Jamek, you interchange to LRT (Ampang Line) to go to Plaza Rakyat LRT Station. From there you just need to walk to Pudu Sentral.

 

Option 3: KLIA or KLIA2 to TBS, Bandar Tasik Selatan by Express Railway Link (ERL) and Light Rail Transit (LRT)

 

Otherwise, you can take KLIA Transit towards KL Sentral and stop at Bandar Tasik Selatan (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan). From there, you takes LRT Rapid KL (Ampang Line) towards Sentul Timur and get off at Plaza Rakyat LRT Station. From there you just need to walk to Pudu Sentral.

 

Option 4: KLIA or KLIA2 to Pudu Sentral by Airport Limo / Budget Taxi

 

Travellers can choose from taxi and limo services offered by Airport Limo from KLIA and KLIA2  to Pudu Sentral. The taxi and limo services at KLIA and KLIA2 operate through a coupon system that you purchase at Airport Limo counters at International and Domestic Arrival Hall. Alternatively, metered taxi available at level 1 and 3 of the Main Terminal Building KLIA and Level 1 of the Gateway@KLIA2 building. Passengers have to purchase RM2 coupon prior to boarding these taxis. Distance between KLIA / KLIA2  and Pudu Sentral is 60.00 km.  The journey will take about 45 minutes and the taxi fares from RM80.00 (one taxi).

 

NOTE # Malindo Air and Firefly passengers will arrived at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang. The best way to get to Pudu Sentral is by taxi. From the airport it normally takes around 25 minutes to reach Pudu Sentral. Taxi fares are around RM20/RM25 on the meter.

 

From Pudu Sentral to Changlun Bus Station

 

Bus from Pudu Sentral to Changlun is served by express bus. Below is the list of express bus served this route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Please note that fares are displayed on tentative basis and are meant for reference only. Please kindly note that fares are subject to changes

 

Be advised to buy your tickets at one of the 50 counters, and not from the touts who walk around the complex and convince you to buy tickets from them. For online ticket please click link below:

 

Easybook   http://www.easybook.com/

 

Catchthatbus   http://www.catchthatbus.com/

 

Busonlineticket  http://www.busonlineticket.com/

 

If you board the morning bus, you will arrive Changlun Bus Station earliest at about 7 pm (approximately 7-8 hours). The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Changlun Bus Station. We will welcome you with a sign at the station. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my. We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

FROM PENANG (PULAU PINANG)

FROM PENANG (for participants from the following cities - Medan, Banda Aceh, Jakarta, Surabaya, Singapore)

 

The Penang International Airport (PEN) is situated in the Bayan Lepas area that at southeast of Penang Island, Malaysia. The airport is located 14 km (8.7 mi) away from George Town, the capital city of Penang.  There are budget airlines flies this route  -  Tiger Airways,  Silk Air, Airasia, Lion Air, Jetstar Asia, Firefly and Sriwijaya Air.  The details flight service to Penang as below:

 

  1. AirAsia Indonesia from Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan.

  2. Firefly from Medan and Banda Aceh.

  3. Lion Air from Medan.

  4. Sriwijaya Air from Medan.

  5. Tiger Air from Singapore.

  6. Silk Air from Singapore.

  7. Jetstar Asia Airways from Singapor

 

 

 

 

 

                               By Bus: Penang to Changlun Bus Station

 

Penang International Airport --> Butterworth Bus Terminal (Penang Sentral) --> Changlun Bus Station

 

Butterworth Bus terminal (Penang Sentral) located at the centre of Butterworth (in the mainland) which also act as main transit terminal for Seberang Perai. Penang Sentral is being touted as the "gateway to the Northern Corridor of Malaysia".

 

From  Penang International Airport to Penang Sentral

 

Option 1: Penang International Airport  to Penang Sentral by taxi.

 

Taxi at the Penang International airport is managed by a consortium,  by coupon system. Coupon to be purchased at the counter just outside the arrival hall, immediately after custom clearance. After purchase the coupon, go directly to taxi waiting area, there will taxi driver waiting for you. No other outside is allowed to pick up passenger from airport. Fix price, no negotiation required. The journey will take about 30 minutes crossing the Penang Bridge and the taxi fares from RM85.00 (one taxi).

 

From Penang  Sentral to Changlun Bus Station

 

Bus from Penang  Sentral to Changlun is served by express bus. Below is the list of express bus served this route:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Please note that fares are displayed on tentative basis and are meant for reference only. Please kindly note that fares are subject to changes.

 

Be advised to buy your tickets at the counters, and not from the touts who walk around the complex and convince you to buy tickets from them. For online ticket please click link below:

 

Easybook   http://www.easybook.com/

 

Catchthatbus   http://www.catchthatbus.com/

 

Busonlineticket  http://www.busonlineticket.com/

 

The distance from Penang Sentral  to Changlun Bus Station is 130 km and takes  approximately two (2) hours. The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Changlun Bus Station. We will welcome you with a sign at the station. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my. We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

 

 

 

 

                               By Train: Penang to Arau Railway Station (Perlis)

 

Penang International Airport --> Butterworth Railway Station --> Arau Railway Station

 

The Butterworth railway station is a Malaysian railway station located at and named after the town of Butterworth, Penang. The station is served by KTM Intercity, KTM ETS (both ETS Ekspres and ETS Transit) and KTM Komuter (Kamunting-Butterworth-Gurun Line) trains. It is also the southern end of the International Express from Bangkok, Thailand. The station is located near to, and linked via covered pedestrian walkways, the Butterworth temporary bus terminal and the Sultan Abdul Hamid Ferry Terminal for ferries to Penang Island. A free shuttle van also ferries passengers between the railway station and the arrival/departure point of the ferry terminal.

 

From  Penang International Airport to Butterworth Railway Station

 

Option 1: Penang International Airport  to Penang Sentral by taxi.

 

Taxi at the Penang International airport is managed by a consortium,  by coupon system. Coupon to be purchased at the counter just outside the arrival hall, immediately after custom clearance. After purchase the coupon, go directly to taxi waiting area, there will taxi driver waiting for you. No other outside is allowed to pick up passenger from airport. Fix price, no negotiation required. The journey will take about 30 minutes crossing the Penang Bridge and the taxi fares from RM85.00 (one taxi).

 

From Butterworth Railway Station to Arau Railway Station, Perlis

 

Electric Train Service (ETS)  from Butterworth to Arau (please check the destination under the state of Perlis)  is served by Keretapi Tanah Melayu's (www.ktmb.com.my). Electric Train Service (ETS) which runs daily between Ipoh and Padang Besar (Perlis) via Butterworth in Penang. Trains for  Padang Besar leave at 8.03 am and 1.28 pm and arrived in Arau at 9.27 am and 2.42 pm (approximately 1.5 hour). The ETS Gold Fare available from RM17 for single trip.

 

The Secretariat APRC 2015  will provide free pick-up service at the Arau Railway Station. We will welcome you with a sign at the station. If you wish to use the Service, please fill out this form item by item and email to syarizan@uum.edu.my. We will arrange the pick-up service according to the receipt of information, please make sure that you fill it out item by item.

CONTACT US

For any enquiries, please contact us:

 

TELEPHONE: (Office Hour)

+604-9285928

 

MOBILE: (24 Hours)

Dr. Syarizan Dalib   +6016 9501538

Dr. Bahtiar Mohamad +6017 8805444

Miss Noraida Ishak +60172836436

Mr. Reza Amirul Adib   +6016 4214138

 

FACSIMILE:

+604-9285804

 

E-MAIL:

syarizan@uum.edu.my  

 

WEBSITE:

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MAILING ADDRESS:

 

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Universiti Utara Malaysia

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Malaysia

 

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8.00 am to 3.30 pm (on Thursdays).

Friday and Saturday is holiday.

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