The 56th IVSA Symposium

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The 56th IVSA Symposium
in
Malaysia
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• Where is Malaysia??
• South East Asia

Right HERE!
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Population 25 million Capital Kuala
Lumpur People Malays, Chinese, Indian many
others Language Bahasa Melayu (Malay)
English Religion Islam is the official
religion but all other religions are freely
practised Climate TROPICAL. Warm weather all
year. Temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 32ºC
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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University Putra
Malaysia
The ONLY veterinary faculty in Malaysia!!
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Amazing Biodiversity
Some of the worlds oldest rainforest!!
SO, what is Malaysia all about??
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Rivers..
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Mountains..
marine life
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Animals of Malaysia
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Cultural Diversity
remember these guys?
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Mouth-watering FOOD
all KINDS of cuisines
We LOVE our food!
Tempt your taste buds in Malaysia!!
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GREAT SHOPPING!!
a shoppers paradise!
Night markets
modern shopping malls
Best value for money anywhere in the world!
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Kuala Lumpur City Night Life
clubs
discos
bars
24hr restaurants
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What you can expect from an IVSA symposium in
Malaysia

• Possible Activities
• Trips to national parks, e.g Pahang National
  Park
• Jungle trekking, bird watching, river cruise,
  river rafting
• Visits to national zoos, e.g Zoo Negara, Malacca
  Zoo
• Elephant sanctuary visit
• Trip to lake gardens Bird Park, Deer Park,
  Butterfly Gardens, Orchid Gardens
• Visit markets, shops, restaurants, tourist
  places in KL
• Night out in Kuala Lumpur
• Possible post symposium tour to Langkawi
  Island, or the state of Sabah on Borneo Island
  (home of the orang utan!)

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Visa Requirements

• The majority of IVSA countries do not need a visa
  to enter Malaysia will be given a 3 month
  social pass upon arrival.
• Visitors to Malaysia must hold a valid passport
  or travel document with a minimum validity of six
  months beyond the intended visiting period.
• More info at
• http//www.kln.gov.my/?m_id53
• OR
• http//www.imi.gov.my

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Health Requirements

• No other specific health requirements for
  Malaysia.
• Just be prepared for hot humid weather!

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Well thats about everything folks! Come to our
part of the world and experience Malaysia, truly
Asia