1. Visa Requirement

Delegates entering Malaysia territory are required to hold a passport valid for six (6) months or more from the arrival date. The delegates who are required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia must first apply at any Malaysia Representative Office abroad or the e-visa Portal at https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/. More information on the entire list of nations requiring a visa may be found at https://www.imi.gov.my/.

Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for travellers traveling over 12 hours through high-risk countries, and those without a valid certificate face a six (6) day quarantine or are not permitted to enter Malaysia.

2. Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

As of 1 January 2024, all foreign nationals are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) three (3) days before arrival via https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Show MDAC registration and verify the passports at the immigration counters.

3. Custom Regulation and Procedure

Under the provisions of the Customs Act 1967 (Amendment) 2019 and the Customs Regulations 2019, tourists or travelers entering or leaving Malaysia are required to declare all taxable goods, prohibited items, cash amounts, and negotiable monetary instruments (NMIs) in their possession, whether carried or contained in any of their luggage or vehicles.

Failure to declare or making a false declaration is an offense and will be subject to legal action under the Customs Act 1967. Further details on custom regulation and procedure via http://www.customs.gov.my/en

4. Malaysia Entry Points

Delegates are permitted to enter Malaysia via these entry points:





      A ► Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

      B ► Senai International Airport

      C ► Sultan Abu Bakar CIQ

      D ► Sultan Iskandar CIQ

5. Hotel Transfer Arrangements

Please be advised that the organizing committee will provide complimentary hotel transfers exclusively between The Senai International Airport on the officially designated dates. Delegates are kindly requested to arrange their own transportation to the meeting venue if their travel requirements fall outside the aforementioned services.

6. Luggage Tag

All delegates are required to use the provided luggage tag template (Luggage Tag ATF 2025) to ensure a smooth and efficient arrangement for baggage collection at the designated welcome locations. Kindly print and securely attach the tag to your luggage prior to arrival.

1. Access Procedure

All delegates are required to collect their Meeting Pass during the on-site physical registration. Delegates must wear their Meeting Passes visibly at all times while within the meeting areas. The pass is mandatory and must be worn throughout all meetings and official social events.

2. Dress Code

Meetings	►	Business Attire
Opening Ceremony	►	Batik / National Dress
Receptions / Dinners	►	Batik / National Dress / Smart Casual
Closing Ceremony	►	Business Attire
Technical Tour / Tourism Minister & Head of NTOs Retreat	►	Casual / Sports Wear



3. Special Batik Shirt for VIPs

The host will provide special Batik shirts exclusively for ASEAN Ministers and NTO-level delegates to be worn during the Opening Ceremony. Kindly submit the completed body measurement form, enclosed herewith, to the meeting secretariat no later than 20 December 2024. The detailed information and body measurement form are available in ANNEX B.

1. Electricity

To use personal devices, please note that Malaysia's standard electrical power supply is 240 V and 50Hz. Based on British standards, the power plug socket is type G (3-pin). The committee will provide the extension cord in the meeting venue to allow delegates to recharge their devices when needed.

2. Currency and Banking

The Malaysian Ringgit is the currency unit used with the code MYR. Ringgit includes a banknote worth RM100, RM50, RM20, RM10, RM5, RM1, and 50 sen (cent) coins as well as 20 sen, 10 sen, and 5 sen coins. Malaysian payment systems are also enabled in cashless payment methods via debit cards, credit cards, and digital payment.

3. Emergency Phone Number

Malaysia Emergency Response Services (MERS) 999 is an integrated system consisting of the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP), the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (FRDM), the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH), etc.

4. Videography and Photography

Delegates may be photographed or filmed by the official host photographers. Photos and a video compilation of the ASEAN Tourism Meeting will be available on the ATF 2025 official drive.

1. Meeting Hall

The official meeting venue will be at The Grand Ballroom, 11th Floor of The DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru Hotel.

2. Bilateral Meeting Rooms

Bilateral Meeting Rooms will be available on the 11th Floor of The DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru Hotel on a reservation basis from 08:00 to 19:00, between 16 and 20 January 2025. These rooms accommodate between four (4) to ten (10) seats. For reservations, please contact Ms. Hong Xiao Yun via email at hongxiaoyun@motac.gov.my

3. Secretariat Room

During the event, the secretariat room will be available on the 11th Floor of The DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru for attendees to access regularly. The secretariat room will be equipped with computers and printers, and basic office supplies.

1. The host will provide complimentary room for
• Minister Level on 17 – 21 January 2025
• Head of NTOs on 15 – 21 January 2025
• Secretary General of ASEAN on 17 – 21 January 2025
2. All delegations are encouraged to make reservations at the designated partner hotels. Details of the hotel partners and contacts for reservations are provided in ANNEX C.

For room bookings & and room reservation

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON
JOHOR BAHRU HOTEL

No.12, Jalan Ngee Heng, Johor Bahru

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For Reservation Detail:

Reservation Special Rates - DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru Hotel

AMARI JOHOR BAHRU
HOTEL

82C Suasana Iskandar Malaysia, Jalan Trus Road, Johor Bahru

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HOLIDAY INN
JOHOR BAHRU CITY

Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru

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CAPRI BY FRASER
JOHOR BAHRU

Menara Tiga Serangkai, Jalan Tengku Azizah, 80300 Johor Bahru

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1. The host will provide a dedicated vehicle for
• Minister Level on 17 – 21 January 2025
• Head of NTOs on 15 – 21 January 2025
• Secretary General of ASEAN on 17 – 21 January 2025
2. Transport to the meeting venue and social events as stated in the official program will be provided for all delegates. For any other purposes, delegates are kindly requested to make their own arrangements.