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NEWSLINE | HOT IDEAS 12 May-Jun 2017 meetings & conventions • mcmag-asia.com Words Lee Xin Hui For events and conferences: You can't miss the majestic and contemporary building with its folded origami-shaped roof, rising above its surroundings on top of Taman Puncak Selatan in Precinct 5. Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC), the brainchild of Malaysia's fourth Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, is Putrajaya's main convention centre, which opened in 2003 for the 10th Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC). Since its debut, PICC has gained a reputation as a premier MICE destination, having hosted over 2,500 local and international events. One of the reasons is its convenient location, just 20 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The centre is also a stone's throw away from global hotel chains such as Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside, Le Meridien Putrajaya and Putrajaya Shangri-La Malaysia. PICC also has proven capabilities for events, large or small, with its impressive 135,000sqm of floor space spanning across seven floors. Particularly noteworthy is the 4,123sqm Plenary Hall, which is the largest auditorium in PICC with a capacity of up to 3,000 people. For large banquets, themed events such as high-end fashion shows or major ceremonies, the pillar-free Perdana Hall ballroom which can accommodate up to 2,800 people is ideal. Intimate conferences are best held in Halls 1-10, which offer 290-315sqm of space that can seat up to 200 guests in a theatre style, or 150, classroom-style. For important meetings, they can be held in PICC's suites, which boast a luxurious and contemporary décor, and are fitted with pantries where refreshments or pre-cooked meals can be enjoyed. Putrajaya's Pull Factor IT'S KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATIVE CENTRE OF MALAYSIA, BUT THE CITY, SOUTH OF KUALA LUMPUR, IS QUICKLY BECOMING A FIRM FAVOURITE WITH EVENT PLANNERS AND INCENTIVE GROUPS. Clockwise from top left: Putrajaya International Convention Centre with its iconic origami-shaped roof; High ropes Course at District21; Putra Hall.