rd The 23 Annual IAAIA CONFERENCE KUCHING, SARAWAK MALAYSIA 26 – 29 October 2014 It’s time for the airline internal auditors to meet once again at the 23rd Annual Conference of the International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA). It is your chance to join representatives from leading airlines in discussions, exchange of thoughts and discovery of Sarawak, where adventure lives! Hosted by: 100914 1 Delegate Letter Dear Delegate, The IAAIA annual conference is back! This time Malaysia Airlines is hosting the 23rd IAAIA Annual Conference event, which will be held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 26 – 29 October 2014 at the Borneo Convention Centre. This two and a half day conference, with the theme “Striking the Right Balance” emphasizes the need to achieve the right balance between assurance, compliance, risk, consulting services and meeting stakeholders’ expectations. With the current unpredictable state of the industry, we are offering many best practices, thought provoking and interesting sessions throughout the conference. We hope to make your stay in Kuching a memorable and eventful one! Learning Objectives: Distinguish the value added role of internal auditors in supporting the organization achieve its business objectives. Discover the types of audit program used for specific airline related areas, i.e. engineering maintenance, aircraft cyber security, continuous auditing etc. Recognize the role of risk management as a fundamental element to support effective internal control and corporate governance practices. Identify vital best practices and share experiences to discover trends in keys areas of industry relevance, i.e. fraud prevention, big data and 3 lines of defence. Special all-inclusive IAAIA member rate of $995 covers the conference fees (opportunity to earn CPE hours!), 3 nights stay in the hotel, daily breakfast/lunch on conference days, welcome reception and social dinners. This brochure includes the conference program, information on the hotel and a write-up on Kuching Sarawak. Limited spaces are available for the 2014 IAAIA Conference, so register early to avoid disappointment! Conference participants can earn up to 22 hours of CPE credits based on onsite attendance. Program Level : Basic Delivery Method : Group Live Pre-requisite : None Advance Preparation : None Dato’ Merina Abu Tahir, IAAIA 2014 Conference Chair Chief Internal Auditor , Malaysia Airlines Of f icial S pons or : Plat inum Sponsor s: K now ledge Par t ner : Silver S pons or : Suppor t ed B y: Continuing Professional Education (CPE) IAAIA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the nal authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org . 100914 2 Information Kuching, also known as the ‘Cat City,’ is situated at the banks of the Sarawak River on the North-Western part of the island of Borneo. It is the largest city in the entire Borneo and placed in the fourth place for the biggest city in Malaysia. Once the capital of the White Rajahs of Sarawak, Kuching is a good base for exploring Sarawak. For all of you adventurous people out there, Kuching offers a lot of activities that bring you a step closer to nature. Conference Venue The conference will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching (BCCK) which is located 8km from the city centre. It is about 15 minutes from Kuching City Centre and 13 minutes from the airport. Hotel Information Pullman Kuching Address: 1A, Jalan Mathies, 93100 Kuching. Pullman Kuching is the newest addition to the 5-stars international brand in the city. Located in the heart of Kuching on top of the hill at Jalan Mathies, Pullman Kuching offers astonishing panoramic view of the city and the Sarawak River. The hotel is adjacent to a two storey city lifestyle shopping centre “Hills Shopping Mall” and within walking distance to commercial centre and city attractions. Transportation to the Hotel Kuching International Airport (KCH) is Sarawak's main gateway. Nestled in the Golden Triangle of Kuching, Pullman Kuching is just 11km away from Kuching International Airport and is only 20 minutes drive. Taxis are readily available. A reasonable taxi fare from airport to the Kuching City is RM 30 (approx USD 9). Local Tourist Attractions Kuching Waterfront The Kuching Waterfront, a landscaped promenade along the banks of the Sarawak River was an important place in the founding of the city. Historical buildings like the Chinese History Museum, the Sarawak Steamship Building and the Square Tower stand alongside modern restaurants, artistic water displays and local food stalls. Main Bazaar Main Bazaar is the oldest street in the city and a renowned antique arcade. Souvenir hunters can discover an assortment of traditional brassware, pottery, tribal arts and jewellery in the many treasure troves housed in old Chinese shophouses. Cultural Tours There are national parks around including Bako National Park and Gunung Gading National Park. There are more activities that have to be done or else your visit to Kuching is incomplete, which includes Sarawak Cultural Village, Longhouse Adventure, Kuching Kayaking, visit to Borneo Highlands, Orangutan Project at Matang Wildlife Centre and more. Those who are interested, please refer to the attached Golden Holidays brochures for details. 100914 3 Conference Agenda Sunday, 26 October 2014 Session Title Location Start End 1700 1900 1900 2100 Start End Breakfast at Hotel 0700 0800 Conference Registration at BCCK 0730 0830 Raza Abdulla, IAAIA Chairman, Emirates 0830 0845 David Lau Nai Pek, BAC Chairman, Malaysia Airlines 0845 0915 Deannath Kulatunge, Regional Head Members and External Relations IATA 0915 1015 Conference Registration at Hotel Cocktail Reception Pullman Hotel, Kuching Day 1: Monday, 27 October 2014 Session Title Speaker/Company Opening Comments by IAAIA Chairman Keynote address : A BAC's Perspective on Striking the Right Balance State of the industry Networking Break 1015 1030 David Dickson , Ernst & Young Global Airlines Sector Leader and Jamie Frendewey, Global Airline Sector Resident 1030 1130 Andrew Herdman, Director General Association of Asia Pacific Airlines 1130 1230 1230 1330 1330 1430 Breakout Session 2: (Delegates 2 Choice) 1430 1530 Networking Break 1530 1545 1545 1645 1645 1745 1915 2200 Sector Update and Risk Management Emerging trends in Asia Pacific Lunch st Breakout Session 1: (Delegates 1 Choice) Fraud prevention techniques David Gnanadass, Head of Assurance, Malaysia Airlines b. Operational Audit – Maintenance Thomas Sommer, Audit Director, Lufthansa and Oliver Vogt, Auditor Lufthansa a. c. Auditing Social Media Basheerah Syed Ahmed, Head of Internal Audit Assurance Services, Etihad d. Practical Anti-Bribery Compliance for Airlines Maurice Sammut, Head of Corporate Risk & Compliance, British Airways nd Big data: Art of using systems for identifying auditable areas Neil Meikle, Associate Director PricewaterhouseCoopers Collaboration between the 3 lines of defence Dato’ Lukman bin Ibrahim, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Panel Moderator: Wee Hock Kee, Chairman CG Board Asia Pacific Capt Dato' Badrul Hisham Yusoff, Head of Corporate Safety Oversight, Malaysia Airlines Colin McCarthy – Little, International Airlines Group, Head of Audit UK Cruise Dinner 100914 4 Conference Agenda Day 2: Tuesday, 28 October 2014 Session Title Speaker/Company Breakfast at Hotel Turning Black Swans into Opportunities… Strategy & Risk Management Role of IA Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATs) Networking Break “Watching Your Borders” – A practical discussion & solutions around the increasingly complex fraud, & 3rd party risk landscape for airlines Framework Convergence Start End 0700 0800 Wee Hock Kee, Chairman CG Board Asia Pacific 0830 0930 Fransiskus Oey, Managing Director ACL Asia 0930 1030 1030 1045 Robin Kane, Director, Deloitte Consulting and Mark Pearson, Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services 1045 1145 Alan Simmonds, Director, PreterLex 1145 1245 1245 1345 1345 1445 1445 1545 1545 1600 1600 1700 1845 2230 0700 0800 0830 0930 0930 1030 1030 1045 Monica Holtforster, President Businessware Solutions Pte Ltd & Andrew Behnke Manager IT Audit, Risk & Compliance Air Canada 1045 1145 Perthpal Singh Khosa, Managing Director Learning Edge 1145 1245 Raza Abdulla, IAAIA Chairman, Emirates 1245 1300 1300 1330 Lunch st Breakout Session 1: (Delegates 1 Choice) a. Auditing aircraft cyber security risk b. Charles Miller, General Manager, Technology Audit , Delta Airlines Continuous Auditing - In the light of growth, continuous auditing tools are critical to avoid surprises c. Digital Forensic d. Fraud Risk Workshop Ashraf Mohd Baytam, Manager Internal Audit, Emirates Wan Zulkifli Wan Jusuh, Head Digital Forensic Unit, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Mark Johnston, Head of Internal Audit, easyJet nd Breakout Session 2: (Delegates 2 Choice) Networking Break 3rd Party & Outsourcing Security Challenges Yordanka Michaux, Executive Director IT Advisory, KPMG Management & Risk Consulting Cultural Dinner Day 3: Wednesday, 29 October 2014 Breakfast at Hotel Implementing Integrity Systems The Path to Quality Dr Mark Lovatt, Business Integrity Program Manager,Transparency International Nur Hayati Baharruddin, Executive Director, Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia Networking Break & Excom Elections Balanced Data Analysis Getting Resourceful by Managing Your State in Today’s Business Environment Conference Closing Comments Lunch 100914 5 The 23rd Annual IAAIA Conference Kuching, Sarawak Malaysia: 26 – 29 October 2014 Personal Details Title : _______________________________________ First Name: _____________________________________ Airline/Organization: _____________________________ Country: _______________________________________ Email: _________________________________________ Last Name: ___________________________________ Phone : _____________________________________ Fax No : _____________________________________ Arrival Date: __________________________________ Registration IAAIA Member – USD 995 IAAIA Non-Member – USD 1,095 IAAIA 2014 Membership Fee – USD 100 Special Member Rate: Register 3 delegates or more from the same organization to enjoy 1 Free Pass. Registration fees include all meals on conference days, evening events and accommodation for the nights of the 26th, 27th and 28th October 2014. Local Delegate Charge USD 550 (excludes accommodation and breakfast) Please check here if you would like to avail additional nights before or after the conference, specify dates: _______________ 2 days before conference and 2 days after conference, rates will be RM360 (USD109)/night (Single Occupancy) and RM406 (USD123 )/night (Double occupancy), including breakfast and taxes. Special Meal requirements, please specify: _________________________________________________________________ Evening Activities I would like to attend: Sunday 26th Oct – Evening Drinks & Reception Monday 27th Oct – Cruise Dinner Tuesday 28 th Oct – Cultural Dinner Additional Options I would like to register my spouse/partner for the Evening Activities – USD 200. Full Name: _____________________________ (Includes daily breakfast and 2 dinners for 27th and 28th October only) I would like to participate in the spouse events. (Refer to the attached Golden Holidays brochure). I would like to participate in the pre/post event. (Refer to the attached Golden Holidays brochure). Payment Upon confirmation of attendance, an invoice will be sent for the due amount, payable in one of the following methods: IATA Clearing House (Members of IATA Clearing House and ACH Only) to DNATA – IAAIA, c/o Emirates Airline, Internal Audit Department, Dubai P.O. Box 686 UAE, Fax No: +97142864049 Bankers Check/Bank Draft/International Money Order made payable to DNATA – IAAIA, c/o Emirates Airline, Internal Audit Department, Dubai P.O. Box 686 UAE, Fax No: +97142864049 Conference Policies Registra tion Policy : Confirmation for this conference cannot be guaranteed if registration received after 20 September 2014. Refunds & Cancellations : Request for refunds must be received in writing on or before August 31, 2014 and no refunds will be granted after August 31, 2014. For information regarding refund, concerns and/or program cancellation policy, please contact our office at +603 -7840 2037. Please send completed Registration Form to [email protected] To check flight information to Kuching and Kuala Lumpur, please refer to Malaysia Airlines network at www.malaysiaairlines.com 100914 6 International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA) Conference 26 - 29 October 2014 Kuching, Sarawak. Spouse’s Day Out – Half day exploring Kuching, Sarawak.! Choose from relaxing city and shopping or get your adrenaline pumping. Pamper yourself with a group of friends or simply enjoy the day on your own. 1. Kuching City & River Tour (Min. 2 persons) from MYR135 per person This tour encompasses Kuching in land and water. We start at Kuching’s Chinatown, the Cat Statue (Kuching means “Cat” in Malay), the colourful Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple, and the world famous Sarawak Museum across the river, then onwards to the unique Cat Museum, the magnificent State Mosque and the Astana, the former residence of the White Rajahs. Return via the golden-domed City Mosque and proceed on foot through Old Kuching, squeezing through narrow alleyways crammed with spice dealers and textile shops. Pass by the heritage buildings of the White Rajah era, the Pavilion, the Square Tower, the Court House, the Charles Brooke Monument and the Post Office. Then take an hour pontoon river cruise viewing the city from the river. 2. Bidayuh Longhouse Day Trip (Min. 2 persons) from MYR80 per person Visit Anah Rais longhouse, belonging to Bidayuh or the Land Dayak tribe, second largest Dayak tribe in Sarawak. The village is located 45 minutes from Kuching. The focal point of the village is a large and well-preserved traditional bamboo longhouse, which is home to dozens of families. The tour introduces visitors to the unique architectural and cultural features of the longhouse and the traditional farming lifestyle of the Bidayuh people. 3. Sarawak Cultural Village (Min. 2 persons) from MYR90 per person The Sarawak Cultural Village is a living monument to Sarawak’s unique and diverse cultures in an accessible, visitor-friendly setting. This award-winning museum has seven authentic traditional buildings set amidst a scenic 17-acre site, populated by members of Sarawak’s many ethnic groups going about everyday activities. These include wood and bamboo carving, beadwork, weaving, sago making, sugar cane crushing, pepper growing and the preparation of bird’s nests. Visitors can learn how to throw a Malay spinning top, shoot a Penan blowpipe or pick out a tune on an Orang Ulu “sape”. The tour concludes with a colourful multi-ethnic cultural performance. holiday.malaysiaairlines.com [email protected] 4. Santubong Wildlife Cruise (Min. 2 persons) from MYR160 per person This tour lets you see some of Sarawak’s fascinating wildlife around the rivers of the Santubong Peninsular. The cruise starts at the Sarawak Boat Club and will make its way to the mouth of the Santubong River, where Irrawaddy dolphins are often spotted. Then roam the mangrove-lined rivers looking for wildlife. As the light starts to fade, go in search of the rare Proboscis monkey and crocodiles. After this, the boat proceeds further up river where fireflies gather at night. Watch the fireflies move around the branches of the mangroves, momentarily lighting up the night sky. The Great Orangutan Project at Matang Wildlife Centre The Great Orangutan Project being run at Matang Wildlife Centre has been named the “Best for Responsible Wildlife Experience” at World Responsible Tourism Awards 2013, and focuses on the conservation and protection of Borneo’s most fascinating and enchanting species – the orangutan. Kuching Orchid Garden Located in a park, the Orchid Garden serves as one of the city's major tourist attraction offering both horticultural and botanical interests. The orchid garden boasts a magnificent collection of 79,000 mother plants comprising 112 species and hybrids of orchid. Cat Museum Cat Museum or Muzium Kuching is a museum dedicated specially to the city's name. The theme of the museum – “Cat” is undoubtedly one of a kind in the world with almost everything that are related to cats can be found in the museum. Bako National Park Established in 1957, it is the oldest and one of the smallest national parks in Sarawak. It features multiple biomes (including rainforest), abundant wildlife, jungle streams and waterfalls, secluded beaches, and trekking trails. +603 7863 4000 Sarawak Overnight Excursions and World Heritage Caves of Miri & Mulu 1. 2D/1N Lemanak River Safari (Min. 2 persons) from MYR558 per person A fascinating insight into traditional Sarawak culture and lifestyle Day 01 : A 225 km car/coach journey takes you through lush green countryside dotted with padi fields, pepper gardens and rubber plantations, and flanked by rugged jungle-clad mountains. Along the way, stop off at the Serian farmer’s market, visit a pepper garden and view carnivorous pitcher plants. Stop for lunch at a roadside bazaar deep in Iban country. Arrive at Lemanak jetty mid-afternoon for a longboat ride up the Lemanak River, passing through typical Borneo countryside with a longhouse tucked behind almost every bend in the river. Arrive at the Longhouse and visit the “entire village under one roof.” Dinner, featuring delicious fresh jungle produce. After dinner, we will proceed for some evening’s entertainment, including traditional dancing, music, games and a glass or two of tuak (rice wine) with the longhouse chief. The Iban are a fun-loving people, and visitors are expected to join in! Overnight in the Longhouse. You will be spending your night at the ruai (the longhouse common room). As for the washroom / toilet facilities you will be sharing with the Ibans. Day 02 : After breakfast, enjoy a blowpipe demonstration and try shooting one yourself. Then take a short walk around the vicinity of the longhouse, and learn about the traditional uses of rainforest plants in Iban culture. Depart for Kuching via the same route. Lunch is served en-route. 2. 2D/1N Lemanak & Hilton Batang Ai Combo (Min. 2 persons) from MYR842 per person - inclusive of 1 night accommodation at Hilton Batang Ai Resort plus Breakfast and 1 Dinner (Upriver travel with a touch of Hilton luxury) Day 01 : Journey to Serubah or Kesit Longhouse as per Lemanak River Safari (see overnight Lemanak). Tour the longhouse and enjoy a demonstration of blowpipe shooting. Return downriver for transfer to Batang Ai Jetty. After a 20 minute boat ride across the 24 sq km Batang Ai Hydro Lake, arrive at the luxurious Hilton Batang Ai Longhouse Resort. Dinner, and accommodation at the resort. Day 02 : Breakfast at the resort. Depart for Kuching via the same route. Lunch is served en route. View from Hilton Batang Ai 3. 3D/2N Miri from MYR1273 per person Day 01 : ARRIVAL MIRI (Dinner) Pick-up from Airport and proceed to check-in at hotel. Orientation and city tour will start with a drive to Canada Hill overlooking the city. You will be briefed on the historical development of Miri City, developing rapidly from a small village in the 1800s to a very cosmopolitan and modern city. This has been largely due to the influence of oil discovery when Malaysia's first oil was spud in 1910. This oil well is now known as The Grand Old Lady which sits as a relic on Canada Hill. Continue on to visit the bustling Farmer's Market or commonly called the 'Tamu' where you will see the various local vegetables, fruits and food brought in by the natives and local farmers from around Miri. Other highlights include Miri Heritage Centre and Old China Town. Dinner at a local restaurant. Day 02 : MIRI (Breakfast/Lunch) Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up at the lobby. Start the scenic drive to Niah National Park. Drive time will take approximately 2 hours going through oil palm platation and Iban longhouses. On arrival at the Park Headquarters, register and then cross Niah River. We will visit the Niah Museum which houses some of the relics from Niah caves. (The museum is closed every Monday). Later we will take a 3km plank walk to cave's entrance. The walk goes through mixed dipterocarp forest. Niah cave is an important archeological site where the first human existence in S.E Asia was found dated 40,000 B.C. It is also where edible bird’s nest are collected. We will explore the Trader's Cave, Great cave and eventually to the painted cave where caves painting are found on the wall. Return to the Park Headquarters for lunch. On the way back to Miri, we will stop at the Lambir National Park for a refreshing 20 minute trek to the waterfalls before continuing the return journey to Miri. Day 03 : DEPART MIRI (Breakfast) Breakfast at hotel. Full Day at leisure before your transfer to Miri airport for your flight back to Kuching. 4. 3D/2N Mulu from MYR1493 per person Day 01 : ARRIVAL MULU ON MASWINGS FLIGHT (-) Meet on arrival at Mulu airport and transfer to your choice of accommodation. In the afternoon transfer to Mulu Park Headquarters and take the 3km plank walk to explore Lang and Deer caves. Watch the bats fly out if weather permits and return to the Park Headquarters and transfer to your accommodation. Day 02 : MULU (Breakfast/Lunch) Breakfast at hotel. Pick-up at the lobby. Depart by longboat to explore Wind Cave with a stopover at the Penan Longhouse. Later proceed to explore Clearwater Cave. Picnic lunch served at Clearwater hut before transfer to your accommodation. Day 03 : DEPART MULU ON MASWINGS FLIGHT (Breakfast) Breakfast at hotel. Full Day at leisure before your transfer to Mulu airport for your flight back to Kuching. Niah Cave, Miri International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA) Conference 26 - 29 October 2014 Kuching, Sarawak. holiday.malaysiaairlines.com [email protected] +603 7863 4000 Taste Of International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA) Conference 26 - 29 October 2014 Kuching, Sarawak. 3N Langkawi 3N Penang 3N Kota Kinabalu 3N Kuala Lumpur Four Points Sheraton includes : Batik Village, Mahsuri’s Tomb, Black Sand Beach, Eagle Square, Kuah town Hard Rock Hotel includes : Fort Cornwallis, Street Of Harmony, State Museum, Little India, Chinatown, Wat Chayamangkalaram Hyatt Regency Kinabalu includes : Sabah Foundation Building, University Malaysia Sabah, Sabah State and City Mosque, Sabah Museum Impiana KLCC Hotel includes : Petronas Twin Towers, the King’s Palace, National Museum, National Mosque, National Monument, Independence Square, Sultan Abdul Samad Building From MYR2,000 for 2 persons Package Includes : • 3 nights’ accommodation with daily breakfast. • Return transfers between airport and hotel on seat in coach basis • Half day round island sampler in Langkawi or Penang or city sampler in Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur. Sightseeing Tours (Optional) : Terms & Conditions • Price are an indication only and valid at time of printing. • Due to dynamic online fare, package price is subject to change depending on travel date, peak period surcharges and other surcharges apply. • Travel period valid until 20th Dec 2014. • Other terms & conditions apply. 3. Penang Scenic Night tour (Penang) - Start with a sumptuous local cruise dinner followed by a short trishaw ride around the city. 1. Manukan Island Day trip (Kota Kinabalu) - Tour includes boat cruise, entrance fee and BBQ lunch. 2. Kinabalu Park and Poring Hot Springs (Kota Kinabalu) - En route to Kinabalu Park, you will see the magnificent sight of Mount Kinabalu, South East Asia’s highest peak. 4. Kuah By Night (Langkawi) - An evening in Kuah Town begins with a stroll in the “Mini Langkawi” Lagenda Park. 5. An Evening with Kuala Selangor Fireflies (Kuala Lumpur) - Spend a leisurely evening with a slow boat cruise along the lush mangroves of Kuala Selangor, the cavorting spot of fireflies. holiday.malaysiaairlines.com [email protected] +603 7863 4000
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