7th June 2004 - update

Registration Details

Thursday, 29th July 2004 to Sunday, 1st August 2004
RENAISSANCE Kuala Lumpur Hotel,
Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur
website: www.renaissance-kul.com
Tel: +603-2162 2233
Fax: +603-2163 1122

Registration Fee:

Registration fee includes conference kit, tea and lunch. Delegates will be allowed to attend all special forums and workshops, book launches and readings, which will be part of the Literary Festival. (The list is still being finalised and will be posted on the website as more information become available). Since places are limited, some of these will be on a first come first served basis. There may, however, be a nominal charge for some of these events to meet administrative and hospitality costs. The Fee does not include accommodation. But we have negotiated special rates for conference participants with Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel, which you may wish to take advantage off. (See details under the relevant section).
i) Normal Fee: MYR 600.00 (USD 157.90)

ii) Early bird rate (valid up to Monday, 28 June 2004): MYR 450.00 (USD 118.42)
iii) Special rate for students, teachers, academics and writers (valid until Monday, 28 June 2004): MYR 300.00 (USD 78.95)

How to pay:

Payment is to be made in United States Dollars or Malaysian Ringgit only. All payments must be accompanied by a registration form, which is available in PDF format on line or in hard copy from Silverfish Books.
i) Online: Secure online payment facilities have been arranged with Commerece Payment. Please follow instructions on the website www.silverfishbooks.com

ii) Bank Draft or Cheque payable to Kuala Lumpur International Literary Festival. Please make sure you include all bank charges for outstation and overseas cheques/drafts. Overseas Bank Drafts must be drawn in United States Dollars on a bank in Kuala Lumpur.

iii) Transfers (Malaysian participants only) to the Kuala Lumpur International Literary Festival account at Citibank, Kuala Lumpur A/C No: 0114595012. Please fax us the transfer details (Fax:+603-228 448 39) once this is done together with the registration form.

Travel & Stay

Superbly located within Kuala Lumpur's prestigious Golden Triangle district, THE RENAISSANCE KUALA LUMPUR HOTELis within a short walking distance of many multinational companies, banks, financial institutions and the Kuala Lumpur City Centre with its shopping mall, restaurants and recreational facilities. The hotel is approximately 50 minutes drive from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Participants are expected to make their own travel arrangements for the Literary Festival. We have, however, negotiated special rates with Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel.

Room Rates: (Current official exchange rate: USD 1.00 = MYR 3.80)

Room Type Room Rate - per room per night
Superior Room (New World Wing) - Single with 1 ABF MYR220.00 ++
Superior Room (New World Wing) - Twin/Double with 2 ABF MYR250.00 ++
Deluxe Room (Renaissance Wing) - Single with 1 ABF MYR280.00 ++
Deluxe Room (Renaissance Wing) - Twin/Double with 2 ABF MYR310.00 ++

++ - Service Charge and Sales Tax
1 ABF - One Buffet Breakfast
2 ABF - Two Buffet Breakfasts

Participants who want to take advantage of these rates have to use the special Hotel Reservation Form which is available online as well as from Silverfish Books on request. (Hard copies are available from the bookshops at all times).

Please be informed that the number of rooms available is limited (due to peak tourist season at that time). Please book early to avoid disappointment. Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel advises participants to book before 29th June 2004)

Note: We believe that there are other rates applicable to Malaysian Government Employees. Please contact the hotel directly for more information. Certain conditions may apply.

Raman Krishnan
Silverfish Books
Tel:+603-228 448 37
email: kllitfest2004@silverfishbooks.com