THE HOMECOMING DIAMOND CELEBRATION: 2-4 OCTOBER 1998

Hashers, by now you should have your flights confirmed to Malaysia and booked hotels in KL as guided by the brochure in the last flyer. If you have not done that please contact the INTERHASH '98 SECRETARIAT.  

Don't forget to register early for the pre & post ramble runs. 
(closing date extended to September 15 without any increase in registration fee) 

Address and Contact Nos. of   INTERHASH '98 SECRETARIAT: 
PO Box 13603, 50816 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 
Tel: 603 -242 9798    Fax: 603-242 9796 
e-mail: ihash98@tm.net.my 
Home page: http//www.geocities.com/colosseum/Stadium/9255 
 
 
 

Counting the Numbers 
 
   

Malaysia	1358	Norway	76
United Kingdom	871	Canada	75
Australia	722	HongKong SAR	58
USA	463	Brunei	52
Indonesia	368	Japan	51
New Zealand	187	Taiwan	50
Singapore	92	Cyprus	47
Germany	78	Others	692
		TOTAL	5240

 
  

      ATTENTION ALL HASHERS  

All hashers who wish to sell their souvenirs are requested to apply to the INTERHASH '98 Secretariat by filling a form(will be posted on 14 Sept). For a small rental fee, you will be provided with a proper shop space inside the stadium's Hash Arcade to transact your business legitimately. 

Reminder: All hashers who have made accomodation arrangement with S.A. Tours must make full payment by 31st August (ha ha ... too late for this ! your Webmaster) to guarantee a reservation. 

S.A. Tours is our sole  travel agent. Interhash '98 will not be responsible for your bookings through other agents. 

Reminder to all Hash Chapters. 
Please register your GM now to entitle him/her to vote in the GMs' meeting on Sunday 4th October 1998 at 11:00AM in the Merdeka Stadium. 

Don't forget to register your acts by completing the Hash Act Registration form or be disapointed. 

Deadline: 

GMs' meeting by Saturday 3rd October 
Hash Act - by 26th September 
Hasher Dabbery -on arrival 

Fax to the InterHash Office or submit. 
Here is the form  

A word about our RUNS 
The Run Sub-Committe consists of some 50 experienced hares who know all of Malaysia's beautiful hash coutry and terain. There will be 30 run sites with various lengths of runs short, medium, long and a special "BALL BREAKER RUN" 
The Malaysian jungle is filled with colourful flora and fauna. Most large animals like elephants and tigers are man-shy and live deep in the jungle. Only an ocasional elephant's poop or tiger's pug marks can be seen on long hash runs set in remote places. However snakes are common and the king cobra co-exists with hashmen and nature in frequently hashed oil palm estates. Big pythons are a rare sight.  The Ball Breaker Run offers a chance for the young and the brave to see the unexpected creatures of the Malaysian wild.  

Buses will leave at 11:30 AM for the Ball Breaker Run and 3:00 PM sharp for the other runs from the Merdeka Stadium Carpark. Your Hash Magazine will have instructions for which Bus to take to get to the Run of your choice. 

Registrants please note that the InterHash '98 Official hotel is the Shangri La Hotel. 

The venue for all Hash Functions will be at the Merdeka Stadium. It is also the pick-up and drop-off point for all the Runs. 

Shuttle bus passes between designated Interhash hotels and Merdeka Stadium will be on sale during registration.  Cost is US$10 for the three days. 

Airport Information 
You will arrive at Malaysia's newest airport - the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), at Sepang. It is about 75 kilometers from the city.  Public taxi and bus services are available.  

Interhash '98 Airport Reception 
Interhash '98 will set up information counters at the airport to guide you to the city.  The counters will be open from 30th Sept - 2nd Oct, 6:00 AM - 12:00 Midnite.  

16th Sept update! 
PELICAN TOURS will be on hand to provide all Hashers personalised transportation service to the city. This will be a door - to -door service, KLIA to all major city hotels.  

Date: 28th September - 2nd October 
Time: 06:30 AM - 12:00 Midnite 
Fare: RM25 

Look out for Pelican Tours as you exit the International arrival. They will be on hand to greet you. However, a reservation is highly recommended to ensure prompt service and to minimize waiting time. Please confirm your reservation to: 

E-mail: jarif@tm.net.my 
Tel: 603- 256 1958 
        603-256 1960 
Fax: 603- 256 1966 
 

Pick- up possible for odd hour arrival. Please contact Pelican for arrangement. 
 

Public transportation Information (16th Sept Update)  
There are two types TAXI SERVICES- Premier service which is a larger car. Fare is RM 91.20(about USD24). The other is the Budget service which is a smaller car. Fare is RM66.20 (about USD17.50). 

The Premier Service counter is located just before you exit the international arrival (tourist trap!). A Budget and Premier service counter is available about 50 meters to your right as you exit the International arrival. Each taxi will take up to three passengers. The exception is the MPV at the Premier service that fit up to 4 passengers. 

Bus services to KL are available. The counters are located next to the taxi service counters. They depart about every half hour. The semi luxury cost RM16 per person and the luxury bus cost RM23. I think the difference is better seats in the luxury bus. The ride takes about 1 hour. The drop off is at the Duta Terminal which is near to the city. A taxi ride from there to your hotel will cost around RM10. 

There is also a airport to KL hotel bus service that cost RM25. The service lists about 25 major KL hotels (including Shangri La). This is the same service as the luxury bus except you pay RM25. At the Duta terminal you will be transfered to a coach for the ride to the hotel. 

Bus service runs from around 07:00 AM - 12:30 midnite 

REGISTRATION 
Registration will be open from:  
30th September (Wednesday) to 4th October (Sunday) 1998  
Place: Merdeka Stadium.  
Hours: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM 

FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ARRIVAL 
Please  contact the InterHash '98 information desk at the KLIA airport