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DESTINATION | MALAYSIA 30 JAN-FEB 2018 meetings & conventions • mcmag-asia.com Venues with Verve Words Brooke Thio Hotels and resorts that inspire with creative themes 1,100sqm Wau Bulan Ballroom – named and inspired by the Malaysian moon-kite. New World Petaling Jaya Hotel occupies a prestigious address in Kelana Jaya district and features 300 rooms, including 20 suites. Its 1,700sqm ballroom seats 1,000 and is linked to the hotel by a bridge, with a private entrance that facilitates exclusive arrivals. Long established as a leading convention hotel, One World Hotel in Petaling Jaya reopened its award-winning New developments on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur, with more spacious rooms and venues are gaining popularity among business travellers. October saw the opening of the Sheraton Petaling Jaya, which adds a 1,500sqm Grand Ballroom and 13 meeting rooms to the twin sister of Malaysia's capital. The property also boasts upscale F&B venues including a rooftop bar and cigar lounge. Also new in town is the 312-room Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara, part of the Damansara City integrated development including office towers and mall, all a stone's throw from Pusat Bandar Damansara MRT station. The hotel's décor adds a French flair to local heritage, creating elegant spaces like the Top: Hold casual meetings at Le Bar, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara; Below: One-bedroom suite at New World Petaling Jaya The newly opened Sheraton Petaling Jaya cuts a stlyish facade against the cityscape Zuan Yuan restaurant in December with a refreshed dining experience comprising an open kitchen and six private dining rooms. Besides its 15 meeting rooms, high-profile events will shine at the 3,100sqm Imperial Ballroom, where state-of-the-art means having a simultaneous interpretation system and live feed facility, mood lighting and a 9.75m retractable LED screen. In Sarawak state capital Kuching, the Pullman Kuching has generous capacity for meetings, with a banquet capacity of 1,500 in its Colosseum Ballroom as well as a smaller ballroom and four meeting rooms. The Hilton Kuching also features a ballroom for up to 750 people and six meeting rooms which can be combined in various configurations.

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