The Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

In conjunction with
CIGRE Administrative Council Meeting
Date : 16th to 21st August 2015
Venue : The Magellan Sutera Resort, Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah, MALAYSIA.
Organised by:
Malaysian National Committee of CIGRE
Supported by:
Ministry of Energy, Green Technology & Water, Malaysia
Tenaga Nasional Berhad
Introduction
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Itinerary
AORC-CIGRE Technical Meeting is a forum for sharing
experience and knowledge regarding pertinent technical
issues, particularly those affecting power systems in the AsiaOceania region. This year the chosen theme “Towards An
Integrated & Interconnected Transmission Power Grid:
Challenges & Opportunities” is to gather key information for
striking optimal synergy between the demand-driven network
expansion and sustainable modernization.
The Technical Meeting is scheduled to be held for 4 days, plus
one day technical site visit to local high voltage installations.
CIGRE Administrative Council will convene a meeting during
this event. In addition AORC-CIGRE Council and several
regional Panel Working Group meetings are also scheduled to
be organised during the period.
Venue
In order to register for this event, please kindly fill up the form
and email it back to us by the stipulated dateline. Registration
is only complete once payment is fully made. Discounts are
offered for Early Bird registration. Please kindly refer to the
attached forms for event registration and hotel booking.
The Magellan Sutera in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, East Malaysia is
chosen as the venue for its contemporary facilities amidst
serene resort ambience. This beautiful resort, located just 10
minutes from the airport and 5 minutes to the City Centre by
car, has a yacht marina and a 27-hole internationally
acclaimed golf course within its premise.
Sub-Topics
The topics to be deliberated and discussed are inclusive but
not limited to the following topics:
 Issues & Challenges Of Cross Border Interconnection Of
Power Grids;
 Virtual Efficiency Power Plant Initiative As A Game
Changer In The Electricity Supply Industry;
 Smart Grid & Its Influence on Transmission Network,
Including the Integration Of Renewable Energy Sources &
Disperse Generation;
 Evolution of Smart Grid & Its Impact on Network
Expansion;
 Transmission
Grid,
Including
Its
Interconnection
Technologies (DC Grids, HVDC, FACTS Devices etc).
Participants
This forum is opened to everyone involved in the power
industry, e.g. power utilities, regulators, manufacturers,
independent power producers, contractors, consultants,
academicians etc.
Datelines
 Dateline for synopses submission
= 31st May 2015
 Date line for Early Bird registration
= 30th June 2015
 Dateline for presentation submission = 31st July 2015
Registration
Submission of Synopses & Papers
Participants who intend to present papers are invited to
submit their abstract in English language via email to
mnc@cigre.org.my with a maximum of 500 words, indicating
name, title, company affiliation, email address and full
address of the author/s.
Successful papers selected to be presented at the Technical
Meeting will be notified by 15th June 2015 and the presenters
are expected to submit only presentation files (in Microsoft
Powerpoint 2003 format) by the given dateline.
Organising Committees
 Chairman of AORC &
MNC-CIGRE
Datuk Rozimi Remeli
 Chairman of Organising
Committee
Dato’ Azmi Abdullah
 Chairman of Technical
Committee
Dr. Ab. Halim Abu Bakar
Contact Us
 MNC-CIGRE General
= mnc@cigre.org.my
 Dato’ Azmi Abdullah
= azmi4567@gmail.com
 Dr. Mohd Ridzal Othman = dridzal@gmail.com
 Ir. Sharifuddin Md. Ali
= sharifbj@gmail.com
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OVERALL EVENT ITINERARY
TIME
DAY 1 @ Sunday 16th Aug 2015
1400 – 1700 Registration of participants & delegates
1730 – 1930 Welcoming Cocktail
TIME
DAY 2 @ Monday 17th Aug 2015
0800 – 0830 Registration of participants (continue....)
Welcome Speech by AORC-CIGRE & MNC-CIGRE Chairman
0830 – 1000 Keynote Address by President of CIGRE
Opening Speech by Minister of Energy
1000 – 1015 Coffee Break
1015 – 1230 Session 1a
1230 – 1330 Lunch Break
1330 – 1500 Session 1b
1500 – 1515 Tea Break
1515 – 1630 Session 1b
1630 – 1700 Summary of Session 1
1930 – 2230 Welcome Dinner for all delegates at Magellan Sutera Hotel
TIME
0830 – 1000 Session 2a
DAY 3 @ Tuesday 18th Aug 2015
(a) CIGRE Administrative Council Meeting
(b) AORC-CIGRE Panel Meetings
(1 room)
(2 rooms)
1000 – 1015 Coffee Break
1015 – 1230 Session 2a (continue....)
Continue (a) & (b)
1230 – 1330 Lunch Break
1330 – 1500 Session 2b
Continue (a) & (b)
1500 – 1515 Tea Break
1515 – 1700 Session 2b (continue....)
1700 – 1730 Summary of Session 2
TIME
0830 – 1000 Session 3a
Continue (a) & (b)
DAY 4 @ Wednesday 19th Aug 2015
(a) CIGRE Administrative Council Meeting
(b) AORC-CIGRE Panel Meetings (B1, B2 & C6)
(1 room)
(3 rooms)
1000 – 1015 Coffee Break
1015 – 1230 Session 3a (continue....)
Continue (a) & (b)
1230 – 1330 Lunch Break
1330 – 1515 Session 3b
1515 - 1545 Summary of Session 3
Continue (a) & (b)
1545 – 1600 Tea Break
TIME
0830 – 1000 Session 4a
DAY 5 @ Thursday 20th Aug 2015
(a) AORC-CIGRE Council Meeting
(b) Tutorials by Chairman of Study Committee B2
(1 room)
(1 room)
1000 – 1015 Coffee Break
1015 – 1230 Session 4a (continue....)
Continue (a) & (b)
1230 – 1330 Lunch Break
1330 – 1500 Session 4b
1500 – 1530 Summary of Session 4
(a) Workshop & Panel Discussion on ASEAN Power Grid
(b) AORC-CIGRE Panel Meeting
1530 – 1600 Tea Break
TIME
DAY 6 @ Friday 21st Aug 2015
0800 – 1200 Technical Visit (ABC Cable at Kinabalu Park/IEC 68150 Substation /Rural Solar Hybrid System)
1200 – 1400 Lunch
1400 – 1600 Technical Visit (continue….)
1600 - 1800 Transfer back to hotel
(1 room)
(1 room)
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REGISTRATION FORM - AORC-CIGRE Technical Meeting
Full Name
Position
Organisation
Address
Telephone No.
Email Address
Status
 Paper presenter
 Administrative Council Member
 CIGRE member
 Non-member
Title of Paper
Participation
Fee
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USD700 for paper presenters
USD800 for CIGRE Members
DELEGATES
USD1000 for Non-Members
Additional 30% for each accompanying partner (SPOUSE)
Note:
The participant fee for DELEGATES is inclusive of a conference pack: an Android tablet
uploaded with presentation materials, door gifts, free WiFi, tea/coffee breaks, lunches, a
Cocktail Reception, a Welcoming Dinner, airport transfer service and a technical visit. A 3-day
SPOUSE programme to local attractions will also be arranged for all paying partners.
Payment by cheque and wire transfer should make use of the following bank information:
Account Holder
Account Number
Swift Code
Bank Name
Bank’s Address
Hotel
:
:
:
:
:
Malaysian National Committee of CIGRE
8000605068
CIBBMYKL
CIMB Bank Berhad
Jalan Bukit Bintang,55100 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.
 The Magellan Sutera (recommended)
 Others (delegates are to make own arrangement)
Note:
Hotel booking at The Magellan Sutera is offered at a special rate for delegates only if booked
through MNC-CIGRE. Please kindly complete and email the hotel booking form overleaf to the
hotel and carbon copy it to us. The Organiser will not provide transportation service to other
self-arranged accommodations, i.e. for airport transfer and daily commute to the event venue.
Signature &
Date
Note: Please tick  appropriate box & complete the above form. Email us the scanned copy of the above form & any payment transcript.
Contact Us
For further enquiries, please visit our website (http://www.cigre.org.my) or contact the following individuals:
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MNC-CIGRE General
Dato’ Azmi Abdullah
Dr. Mohd Ridzal Othman
Ir. Sharifuddin Md. Ali
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mnc@cigre.org.my
azmi4567@gmail.com
dridzal@gmail.com
sharifbj@gmail.com
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Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located at the heart of Southeast Asia with a
land mass of about 329,847 square kilometres (127,350 sq mi) separated by the South China
Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia. Peninsular
Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders
with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders
with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines. The total population
is approximately 30 million people with a unique multi-ethnic, multicultural, and
multilingual society living in harmony. Islam is the official religion and Bahasa Malaysia is
the national language of the country. English, is the second language and is mostly used for
business purposes.
Sabah is the second largest state in Malaysia after Sarawak, which shares its borders on
Sabah's south west region. Along with Sarawak, it also shares borders with East Kalimantan
of Indonesia in the south. Its population is made up 33 indigenous groups that communicate
in over 50 languages and 80 ethic dialects. The state's geographical structure is a mixture
of mountainous regions, beaches and tropical rain forests. One of the most prominent ranges
located at the centre of Sabah heartland is the Crocker Range, which houses several
mountains of various heights from about 1,000 metres to 4,000 metres. The highest peak of
this range at 4,095 metres (13,435 ft) above sea level is known as Mount Kinabalu; one of the
highest mountain in South East Asia.
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