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Hotel Information All MILOPS participants will be staying at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental located on the famous KLCC park within the Petronas Towers building.
For self-funded attendees, please use the following booking link to secure your accommodation at a wonderfully discounted rate- MILOPS_2026.
For USINDOPACOM-sponsored attendees (country representatives), USINDOPACOM will book your accommodation directly and you will be advised of your lodging dates per through either myself or the relevant U.S. Embassy.
Please note room nights are for single occupant only with breakfast included. Attendees are welcome to bring spouse/family, but would need to cover any additional costs at own expense (if applicable). Similarly, attendees are welcome to stay longer in KLCC to explore and any additional room nights would be at own expense.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Room Rates < click for a larger image>
Petronas Towers, Kuala Lumpur
Hotel parking
Daily parking for KL local attendees can be arranged at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as required.
Please contact CMDR Jacqueline Swinton with your full name and car registration/license plate details to organize.
Therefore the Travel Meals and Incidentals should resemble the following:
MILOPS 2026 TRAVEL CALCULATOR
Date
Airfare cost
Meals and Incidentals
Explanation
1 Aug 26 or 2Aug 26
ADD
$65.25
Travel Day
3 Aug
$52.00
Breakfast and Lunch provided
4 Aug
5 Aug
6 Aug
$52.00/ $65.25
(Hotel Or Travel Day) Breakfast and Lunch provided
7 Aug
Unless otherwise notified, attendees will be required to organize their own transportation to/from the KLIA airport to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel (approx. 45-60min drive). The “Grab” App (Asian Uber/Lyft) is a safe and easy option, allowing for the booking of standard vehicle, executive and vans at an economical price, around $50USD. The Grab pick up area is located on the Ground floor, just outside the exits and is well signed. However, please note, Grabs are difficult to obtain between midnight and 5am for those arriving early in the morning. (Add the Grab info you already have in here) Alternatively, the Hotel recommends “Destination Asia” for private pick up airport transfers using the following email: resmal@destination-asia.com (Attention: Syarina)
The private vehicle transfer rates are as follows:
Inclusive of:
* One-way transfer in preferred vehicle above
* 01 English Speaking driver (Sedan, MPV & Van)
* 01 English Speaking guide onboard for 7 pax and above in a vehicle
* Toll charges
* 01 bottle of drinking water per person
* 01 piece of wet wipe per person
* Handheld signage (A4 size in color print) for Meet & Greet at airport
Rates EXCLUDE:
➢ Waiting charge will be imposed if arrival flight is delayed by two hours
➢ 50% surcharge for services from 22:00 to 08:00 hrs
➢ Last minute request, amendments or cancel
The app can be downloaded from the following link: https://www.grab.com/global/download/?utm_source=GoogleSEM&utm_campaign=US_G0134_CLUSTERALL-CLUSTERALL_PAX_GT_ALL_020126_CONS-MABA-TRAF_GGR__HQHQFY26OGPMKT000TRAVELAOXA_SEM_BRAND_BAU&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_content=US_G0134_CLUSTERALL-CLUSTERALL_PAX_GT_ALL_020126_CONS-MABA-TRAF_GGR__HQHQFY26OGPMKT000TRAVELAOXA_SEM_BRAND_kw__na-1x1_BAU&utm_term=US_G0134_CLUSTERALL-CLUSTERALL_PAX_GT_ALL_020126_CONS-MABA-TRAF_GGR__HQHQFY26OGPMKT000TRAVELAOXA_SEM_BRAND_kw_BAU&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21922843428&gclid=Cj0KCQjwh-HPBhCIARIsAC0p3cfKdj6q09WOpBux-1UlnPDbtytW7_XEbLQij3ZikBua5zAYW4bDcrAaAsZYEALw_wcB
The Uniform for MILOPS will be Service Dress Khaki (U.S. Navy), Class B Army Green Service (U.S. Army), Service Charlie (U.S. Marine Corps), Tropical Blues (U.S. Coast Guard) or equivalent. U.S. Air Force Class B Blues (short sleeves, no tie/no tab).
For civilians, the dress is smart business attire or batik (short or long sleeve).
Foreign military personnel are to be in their national equivalent uniforms. Please see link attached for US military uniform examples https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Attire%20and%20U.S.%20Military%20Uniform%20Equivalents%20ao%20Oct
To understand the currency conversion, feel free to visit the following link to currency calculator. https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=MYR
VISA Citizens of about 150 countries (including the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand for example) DO NOT need a visa for tourist or business visits to Malaysia for up to 90 days. However, visitors (there are some exceptions including Diplomatic and Official passport holders) must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online with the Malaysian Immigration Agency within three days prior to your date of arrival.
A MDAC is FREE of charge! There are many scams online requesting payment for a MDAC, please do not give out your personal details or pay any money online.
***Do not apply for an MDAC other than through the Malaysian immigration website. https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
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CMDR Jacqueline Swinton Deputy Chief U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Jacqueline.j.swinton.fm@us.navy.mil
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