We have listened to about 100 papers presented as six keynote papers as well as technical papers  in 5 parallel sessions each with their own special fields. The presentation and the question and answers sessions have been successful ones in the  sense that they were not only presenting the ideas but a knowledge sharing and comments for further improvements.

I believe that we should share our knowledge and develop joint understanding of the problems and their solutions. We are now exerting genuine efforts, which demand integration of different perspectives and your expertise.  Reflecting the importance of innovation and sustainability issues not only for the constituents of this region only but also for the whole world, it’s expected that a wider platform for collaboration with the other regions of the world will provide a worldwide platform to discuss the issues.

I would like first of all to thank the organizing committee  who have been with me through thick and thin, for the endless effort to ensure the progress and the successful organisation of the conference. My special thanks  also goes to the Department of Structures and Materials, the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.

I would also wish to express similar thanks, appreciation and congratulation to all presenters for their hard work in preparing , presenting the papers and also for the effort to travel to Langkawi Island. Also special thanks to our key note speakers for their notable presentation hence reflect the expertise of their areas of specialisation.

Last but not least our special appreciation to Ministry of Tourism Malaysia, CREAM CIDB ,and KLIA Holdings Sdn Bhd who kindly supported us financially and other supporters such as JKR, BEM,  STC, CETU and CTMC. We hope that support will continue in future events.

On the last day  we went on the island tour, introducing you to exotic Malaysia truly Asia.  There was time also for shopping for souveniers which we hope that you would bring back happy memories of Malaysia, a unique country  with multi racial and multi cultural origins.

On behalf of the organising committee, we hope that everyone enjoyed the conference and have safe journey home.

EACEF is a two yearly event while APSEC is a three yearly event.

Keep in touch, See you in 8^th APSEC 2012.

To all participants who arrive on or before the 3rd August 2009,

we will open our registration  at 14:00hrs to 20:00hrs
and at the same time have a
welcoming reception at 16:00hrs to 20:00hrs

on Monday 3rd August 2009
at the conference venue

SPEAKERS INSTRUCTIONS

Dear Authors,

Thank you for your contribution to the APSEC2009-EACEF2009.  Please read the following instructions to prepare for your presentation.

1. Symposium Program

Please visit the following website to confirm the updated conference program. The final program is now uploaded.
Click here for the Parallel Session Programme.

2. Time Allocation Presentation

The time allocated for each presentation is 15 minutes (12 minutes presentation, 3 minutes for Q&A). In order to ensure the smooth operation of the sessions, we ask you to keep to the time allocation as stated above.

3. Data of Presentation

When you make a PowerPoint file for your presentation, please be sure that all graphics are embedded in the presentation file. Fonts should be standard fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial or Courier. If non-standard fonts must be used, they should be embedded in the presentation files.

4. Meeting in the Session Room

Please be present in the session room at the break prior to the start of the session and take time to introduce yourself to the Session Chair.

Feel free to contact us for any inquiries.

Sincerely yours,
APSEC2009 Committee

HARDBOUND PROCEEDINGS

All participants will be provided with a CD of the proceedings , however a hardcopy of it will not be provided.

If you would like to purchase the  hardcopy of the proceedings please Order your hardbound proceedings (Vol. 1 & 2) now priced  at RM 150.00 ONLY. Place your order now and collect them during the conference.  To place your order, please email to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamed A. Ismail (Secretary of the Technical Committee) at m.ismail@utm.my. The ISBN number for both volumes have also been approved.

Payment is Cash on Delivery, we do not accept credit cards or personal cheques.

LANGKAWI ISLAND TOUR

The Langkawi Island tour will be on the 6th August 2009 (Thursday). The tour includes Langkawi Geopark and Langkawi Cable Car. Price per person is RM 25.00 for transportation (NOT including the admission fee). Limited space and available on first come first serve basis. For those interested and to book your seat, please bring the fees during registration.

HOTEL BOOKING (ACT NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT)

 All participants (authors, presenters, attendees) who want to stay at the conference venue MUST fill up the form and FAX it directly to Awana Porto Malai Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia. It is on first come first serve basis. The booking can start now! So please act immediately. Payment details and the price for each room is given in the form.

To download the booking form, CLICK HERE !!

CPD points awarded:

13 points from Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)

4 points from Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (PAM / LAM )

16 points from Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS)