Welcome to the SIGMUM’s very first surgical conference!
Our conference is a highly anticipated event that brings together surgeons, medical students, housemen, and medical officers from Malaysia and beyond. With a diverse audience expected from renowned institutions and hospitals, our conference offers a unique platform for networking, learning, and collaboration.
Our lineup of international and national surgeon speakers will share their expertise, insights, and best practices, covering the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technologies, as well as the surgical specialization pathways in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia!
With hands-on workshops and interactive discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and stay up-to-date with the ever-evolving field of surgery.
Don’t miss this transformative learning experience! Secure your spot today with our early bird ticket prices and join us at SIGMUM’s Conference of Surgery and Surgical Education for a dynamic and enriching event.
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Accommodation
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
Thistle Hotel is a 5-stars hotel in Johor Bahru which is only approximately 7 minutes drive away from our Monash University Clinical School Johor Bahru.
| Room Type* | Price** | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe City View King | RM225 nett | Included |
| Deluxe City View Twin | RM225 nett | Included |
| Deluxe Seaview King | RM225 nett | Included |
| Deluxe Seaview Twin | RM225 nett | Included |
*All rooms are of Run of House (ROH) Basis
**Rates stated are applicable to those who booked through SIGMUM
Fives Hotel Johor Bahru
Fives Hotel is a 5-stars hotel in Johor Bahru which is only approximately 7 minutes drive away from our Monash University Clinical School Johor Bahru.
| Room Type* | Price** | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe King | RM220 nett | Included |
| Deluxe Twin | RM220 nett | Included |
| Executive Room | RM350 nett | Included |
*All rooms are of Run of House (ROH) Basis
**Rates stated are applicable to those who booked through SIGMUM
New York Hotel Johor Bahru
New York Hotel is a 4-stars hotel in Johor Bahru which is only approximately 10 minutes drive away from our Monash University Clinical School Johor Bahru.
| Room Type* | Price** | Breakfast |
|---|---|---|
| Superior | RM180 nett | Included (2 pax) |
| Deluxe | RM200 nett | Included (2 pax) |
| Premier | RM220 nett | Included (2 pax) |
| Family | RM300 nett | Included (3 pax) |
*All rooms are of Run of House (ROH) Basis
**Rates stated are applicable to those who booked through SIGMUM
Transportation
Changi airport to CSJB campus
| Mode of transportation | Pricing | Duration |
| Grab | RM11 (checkpoint → CSJB)RM30 (Senai to CSJB) Grab cannot cross overseas border | 10min 35min |
| Driving | – | 1h 30min (exclude crossing border) |
| Bus | RM40 (Changi → Redbus checkpoint) | 1h 18min |
| Airplane | RM400 (Changi → KL → Senai) | 3h 30min |
JB sentral to CSJB campus
| Mode of transportation | Pricing | Duration |
| Grab | RM11 | 10min |
| Driving | – | 10min |
| Bus | RM4 (bus+walking) | 30min |
Singapore to CSJB campus
| Mode of transportation | Pricing | Duration |
| Grab | RM11 (JB Sentral to CSJB)RM15 (Larkin to CSJB) Grab cannot cross overseas border | 10min |
| Taxi | Around RM200-280 (Singapore to Larkin)Around RM330 (Singapore to JB area) | |
| Driving | – | 40min |
| Others | Train from Woodlands to JB Sentral (RM33) | 5min |
KL to CSJB campus
| Mode of transportation | Pricing | Duration |
| Grab | RM700 (don’t think it make sense lol) | – |
| Driving | – | 4h 30min |
| Bus | RM60 | 6h |
| Airplane | RM150 | 1h |
Popular Landmarks in Johor Bahru
Johor Premium Outlet (JPO)
Legoland Malaysia
Puteri Harbour
Sultan Ibrahim Building JB
| Place | Description | Opening hours | Duration + distance from CSJB (car ride) |
| JPO | Outlet mall | 1000 – 2200 everyday | 30min (32km) |
| Legoland | Amusement and theme park | 1000 – 1800 Fri-Sun1000 – 1700 Thurs, Mon, TuesClosed on Wed | 20min (22km) |
| Puteri Harbour | Harbour for good view and food | – | 25min (24km) |
| Sultan Ibrahim Building | Government building | – | 6min (2.5km) |
| The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey | Shopping mall | 1000 – 2200 everyday | 15min(9.3km) |
| Paradigm Mall | Shopping mall | 1000 – 2200 everyday | 16min(14km) |
Surgical Interest Group of Monash University Malaysia 