The Host Organizations Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis is one of the major urban universities in the U.S., with more than 27,000 students enrolled in 179 degree programs, including internationally known medical, dental, and nursing schools. The Conference will be hosted jointly by Institut Teknologi Mara and Universiti Malaya . Institut Teknologi Mara is Malaysia's largest institution of higher learning, with 56,984 students enrolled in 147 courses at centers throughout the nation and a total of thirty twinning programs with British, US and Australian Universities. It was the winner of the Director-General of Public Service's Quality Award for 1996. The hotel overlooks the palm-fringed beach, and all bedrooms have spacious balconies and a sea view.
Single occupancy is available on payment of a modest supplement.
The Partners' Fee includes all the above except conference materials and admission to conference sessions. Among Penang's many wonders within easy reach of Mutiara, available to partners or those staying on for extra nights, are Teluk Bahang Butterfly Farm, the Penang Hill Scenic Railway, the Kerawang Falls and the Kek Lok Si and Snake Temples. Arrangements can be made directly with the hotel if you wish to extend your stay either immediately before or after the Conference. Please book and settle the account for any extra nights yourself. These prices are based on two people sharing.