i am waiting for M'sia open

[jez ng]

WC just finished...so nw I am waiting for the next tournament in msia..

[Dreamzz]

wow, that's a long wait.
was there a particular point you were trying to make?

[funnymei89]

any idea where is it held?

[koo_fan]

any idea where is it held?
actually,no idea.I think the nearest tournament is India open Well..after the amazing Anup sridhar's bombshell,We should give some concern to this tournament.

[koo_fan]

Hi funnymei.Any latest picture of badminton player?I've never seen ur picture with KKK yet.U dont have any chance to approach him?if u have one,please post it in this forum.Do u care?

[milady_aries]

Hahaha...ironicly this was our conversation on the phone [with my friend] just a while ago... I'm excited too~! <3~ I enjoy watching how the players played live.

High time, I keep some pocket money.

[2saya]

me also!!!
i wish i can come watch them play live!!!

[sweetmelon]

well i guess everyone will b waiting 4 next yr's MO!

[ants]

Still so long way to go. Be patient..

[Pathfinder]

What an admirable Fire of Nationalism! For a people that won the first Thomas Cup at the time when the odds were far greater, that's no patience.

[jez ng]

hahaha...cx in msia open, i can see the badminton players playing.the others tournaments i can only see them in tv...not syok...
if no changes,msia open will be held at Putra stadium 2...

[leonardklh]

i hope malaysia super series can be held in kuantan!!! plz plz!! held it in kuantan!!!

[koo_fan]

i hope malaysia super series can be held in kuantan!!! plz plz!! held it in kuantan!!!
Sounds desperate.Can i know why it must be held in Kuantan ? Any specific reason ?

[4evercool]

But 4 me i hope it will held in penang le...

[jez ng]

no no no... in KL...hahaha...

[leonardklh]

no must be in kuantan!!! no specific reason!!!!

[hyu =)]

hahaha...cx in msia open, i can see the badminton players playing.the others tournaments i can only see them in tv...not syok...
if no changes,msia open will be held at Putra stadium 2...

lol. hmm. so msia open 2007 was held at Putra stadium 2 is it? but what are the chances that it will be at the same venue again? it usually changes right? rahhh. i keep checking the IBF website every now and then but the city section for msia open 2008 is still empty!!!

someone please tell me when the venue is confirmed k!!! cos i'm planning to make a trip there next yr if it's in a safer state! (heard JB is not very safe now)

anyway, any idea which state msia open 2008 will MOST PROBABLY be held at? objectively ah! LOL! :p

[meiying]

Mas Open 2007 was held in KLBA(the cheras badminton stadium)

[blessing]

haha.. anybody knows when's 2008 MAlaysia Open..?

[jez ng]

January..80% sure will be held in Stadium Putra ,Bukit Jalil.this is wat i heard frm the organizing committee. msia open 2007 in stadium cheras..if u want a confirm ans, try ask BAM n see.

[erin_hakkinen]

Oh. My. God.

I love Stadium Putra!!!!! So large & pretty! And abundant parkings, unlike Stadium Cheras :D

[blessing]

January..80% sure will be held in Stadium Putra ,Bukit Jalil.this is wat i heard frm the organizing committee. msia open 2007 in stadium cheras..if u want a confirm ans, try ask BAM n see.100% sure January?? lolz... good..good..good... muahahaha.... Super Series Final..??? any news abt that? definitely will not be in MAS.. coz wrold champ alr in MAS..

[Noridayu]

100% sure January?? lolz... good..good..good... muahahaha.... Super Series Final..??? any news abt that? definitely will not be in MAS.. coz wrold champ alr in MAS..

Dear Blessing,

I hope that Proton Malaysian Open 2008 will be held in Johore Bahru. It is nearer to S'pore and much easier for me to catch all the matches from the 1st to the final.I hope that I can continue my strong support for my beloved team, Malaysia. Hope for the best and eventually be champion again for men single and retain men doubles title.

From,
Ayu

[hyu =)]

Dear Blessing,

I hope that Proton Malaysian Open 2008 will be held in Johore Bahru. It is nearer to S'pore and much easier for me to catch all the matches from the 1st to the final.I hope that I can continue my strong support for my beloved team, Malaysia. Hope for the best and eventually be champion again for men single and retain men doubles title.

From,
Ayu

NO! JB is kind of dangerous now! So i'm hoping it'll be at KL! Relatively safer there... Hoping to make a trip there to watch malaysia open 2008! LOL! will start asking about accomodation in dec when venue and trip is confirmed. :p

I also support the malaysia players by the way. LOL.

[Noridayu]

NO! JB is kind of dangerous now! So i'm hoping it'll be at KL! Relatively safer there... Hoping to make a trip there to watch malaysia open 2008! LOL! will start asking about accomodation in dec when venue and trip is confirmed. :p

I also support the malaysia players by the way. LOL.

Dear Hyu,

It does not matter to me where is the location. But not Putra Stadium, as Putra Stadium always be jinxed to our team. I hope that it will be held in KLBA instead of Putra. As I do not want incident in WC to occur again.

From,
Ayu

[nwy5633]

but no matter in KLBA or Putra stadium..
our LCW still lost in early round..

[jez ng]

anywhere also can.as long as the players v support can perform well =)

[funnymei89]

Hi funnymei.Any latest picture of badminton player?I've never seen ur picture with KKK yet.U dont have any chance to approach him?if u have one,please post it in this forum.Do u care?

sorry for the late reply....i only got one of his pic during mo....u still want me to post???i din take with him during wc...

[blessing]

hahaaha.. no matter where... NO states such as Kedah..Penang.. n those North States of Malaysia.. toooooo 'near' for Southern Malaysians.. lolz.. the best is.. KL.. easier.. muahaha..

[nauyuchi]

i hope it will be in kl. easier to go. no fuss. KLBA is too small. but i think its ok.

[nauyuchi]

NO! JB is kind of dangerous now! So i'm hoping it'll be at KL! Relatively safer there... Hoping to make a trip there to watch malaysia open 2008! LOL! will start asking about accomodation in dec when venue and trip is confirmed. :p

I also support the malaysia players by the way. LOL.


yess... JB is quite dangerous now. the fuss is spreading.

[Blurry D]

Does anyone know what the price of the tickets are and where about i am able to get get hold of some tickets?

[ants]

I do hope it will be in Stadium Putra. Stadium Cheras is too small and not much parking. But if they are going to do it in KL.. this time.. most likely in Cheras due to cost.

[blessing]

I do hope it will be in Stadium Putra. Stadium Cheras is too small and not much parking. But if they are going to do it in KL.. this time.. most likely in Cheras due to cost.haha.. as long as their seat capacities can fit the crowd..

[erin_hakkinen]

haha.. as long as their seat capacities can fit the crowd..

KLBA Stadium is too small.. This year's MO, the seats were so full, spectators had to sit on the stairs. And others can't walk around cuz every space was full with sitting & standing spectators. Faint.

[Noridayu]

KLBA Stadium is too small.. This year's MO, the seats were so full, spectators had to sit on the stairs. And others can't walk around cuz every space was full with sitting & standing spectators. Faint.

Dear Erin,

Next year, Malaysian Open will be held in Putra Stadium. Unless that they change the venue.

From,
Ayu

[erin_hakkinen]

Dear Erin,

Next year, Malaysian Open will be held in Putra Stadium. Unless that they change the venue.

From,
Ayu

hi Ayu :D

That would be great!! *praying they won't change the venue*

[jez ng]

Msia open is the 1st event in year 2008..yeah..hope it will be great=)
Japan open 2007 dunno who will win leh??
can't watch the matches cx no Astro..so sad =(

[nauyuchi]

Dear Erin,

Next year, Malaysian Open will be held in Putra Stadium. Unless that they change the venue.

From,
Ayu


ayu... how do you know about this matter? :(

[Noridayu]

ayu... how do you know about this matter? :(

Dear Nauyuchi,

I got it from my source. I am sorry I cannot reveal who gave me the information.

From,
Ayu

[blessing]

Msia open is the 1st event in year 2008..yeah..hope it will be great=)
Japan open 2007 dunno who will win leh??
can't watch the matches cx no Astro..so sad =(1st leg again.. muaha.. good.. good..

[nwy5633]

yes !
yet again in kl..
but i got national service to go for..
juz hope tat i will be in the second badge of it..

[nauyuchi]

yes !
yet again in kl..
but i got national service to go for..
juz hope tat i will be in the second badge of it..


poor you. hope its in the second group. yahoo. its ok ayu. as long as it is in KL. yess!!

[blessing]

yes !
yet again in kl..
but i got national service to go for..
juz hope tat i will be in the second badge of it..hahaha.. kesian.. so fast got ur batch ady?

[jez ng]

oct is coming then nov then dec then JAN 2008 lo...yeah...haha..soli too exited =P

[nwy5633]

hahaha.. kesian.. so fast got ur batch ady?
not yet..
but i think they will announce in oct..
just wait......
i duno wat will i do if kena kumpulan 1..
29-12-2007 till 11-3-2008!
definitely no MO!
haiz..
pray frm now onward..

[nauyuchi]

oct is coming then nov then dec then JAN 2008 lo...yeah...haha..soli too exited =P


hey i'm excited too. except one, i dunno if i'm already start working or not that time? if yes hope its in kl. easier to watch badminton... yeahh!!:):):)

[blessing]

Kl..kl...kl..kl..kl..kl...kl~!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nauyuchi]

wah blessing... really excited to see that message.

[blessing]

wah blessing... really excited to see that message.haha... mati mati want kl.. lolz...

[C L BAO]

HAHA... If MO 08 will be held in Bukit jalil, that would be SO COOL!! hahaha... I prefer Stadium Putra more than KLBA. I fought in KLBA during a karate tournament middle this year. That place was.. Uhh. Not as gorgeous as Stadium Putra. HAHAHAHHA!!!

But anyway, the main thing I hope is: IT WILL BE HELD IN KL!! :D :p :cool: :)

Masters Finals. hmm.... I heard from LYB that the dead line for accumulating the SS points will be on 30th of April 08. :D Everyone gotta work hard!! :D

[koo_fan]

in kl ? so many requests here ha?
so what is really happened during the WC?where are u guys?

[samuel882]

in kl ? so many requests here ha?
so what is really happened during the WC?where are u guys?

You should ask yourself where have u been .. Long time never post anything here :rolleyes:

[samuel882]

HAHA... If MO 08 will be held in Bukit jalil, that would be SO COOL!! hahaha... I prefer Stadium Putra more than KLBA. I fought in KLBA during a karate tournament middle this year. That place was.. Uhh. Not as gorgeous as Stadium Putra. HAHAHAHHA!!!

But anyway, the main thing I hope is: IT WILL BE HELD IN KL!! :D :p :cool: :)

Masters Finals. hmm.... I heard from LYB that the dead line for accumulating the SS points will be on 30th of April 08. :D Everyone gotta work hard!! :D
:eek: We got a KARATE exponents here ;)

[koo_fan]

You should ask yourself where have u been .. Long time never post anything here :rolleyes:
i reffer to the KLite lah...
im having my SPM trial now.So do u expect me to spend so much time on internet and have to hear my parents' blabbering?i cant take it.i really cant.
i was only allowed to have my social life when they say so.So now i have the permission but just for a while lah.Have to go back on study.
To all ppl,keep debating so that the MO will be held in Kl.i'll pray for all of u.

[nauyuchi]

You should ask yourself where have u been .. Long time never post anything here :rolleyes:


yeslah koo_fan. where are u?

[C L BAO]

:eek: We got a KARATE exponents here ;)

LMAO... Im NOTHING compare to Lim Lee Lee and Ku Jin Kit. HAHA

[erin_hakkinen]

Wow.. Its hard to believe that MO08 will be in KL again.
I mean..MO07 in KL, WC07 in KL, MAS Satellite 07 in KL also.
Too many good things *pening*

But i'll be happy! *yeye*

[samuel882]

It is funny.. :D:DThe year 2007 not even end yet.. But this MAS open 2008 thread is already reaching the 4 pages :eek:

[Felicia_txh]

I hope Malaysia can sweep away 5 titles....:D:D:D

[blessing]

:eek: We got a KARATE exponents here ;)walamak:eek::eek::eek::eek: do not offence.. muahahhaa:D:D:D

[astro]

Hi where in malaysia is the Msia Open 2008 being held.

Where has it been held the last 5 years.

Well I'm booking accomodation for KL around msia open time. Where is the Putra Statdium near city centre? and whats the best hotel/hostel to stay in around there.. i was told times square is good place to be is that near the putra stadiuM?

If any you Bcers organised a gathering last year where did u guys stay any recommendaitons? any1 organising gathering in 2008?

so excited it better be in KL

[nauyuchi]

hahaha... try mint hotel. its much much nearer. look out for budget though. i think that hotel is ok. time square is quite far from putra stadium. need to take the kl rapid lrt to the stadium. if mint hotel, u can take a cab to the stadium. believe me!!

[nauyuchi]

It is funny.. :D:DThe year 2007 not even end yet.. But this MAS open 2008 thread is already reaching the 4 pages :eek:



ahaha... the malaysia boleh spirit!!
everything can maaa!!1

[jiaharng]

I think Mint Hotel has closed several years ago. The hotel around Times Square is too far from Putra Stadium and the traffic is always too heavy. If astro u have enough budget, Golden Horse Palace Hotel is the best choice coz it is 5 starts hotel and it is reli luxurious. If not, you can consider about Sri Petaling Hotel which is located quite near from Putra Stadium.

[nauyuchi]

hahaha... quite slow at that part about that hotel. i'm sorry. huuhuuu...

[ronnie14]

yeyeyyeyye,its my bday in january!

[leonardklh]

hehe,,,,, i am going but where to get the tickets and how much is the price?

[jez ng]

ticket mayb cheaper than WC2007..can't wait to go

[Budakkiwi]

Yea...will be back in Msia during MO2008...where to get tickets and how much anyone knows? I kinda checked the bookings at the Putra Stadium at that time online but there was nothing...

[chocomilo]

So its in KL then?
Yes!Great place!I can go then~Hahaha.

About the tickets,I think its cheaper than WC2007.
But not sure about the exact price.Affordable anyway.
Cheaper than concert tickets seriously.
Where to get the tickets?
You can always call or online booking.
Very convenient.
Oh yeah.The phone number and the official website for online booking will be announced soon but not now.
Around December or January.I guess.

[cjyang]

Hello!
May I know where is the exact place for the Malaysia Open 2008?
Please..............

Anyway, is it on 15-20th Jan 2008?
Just for reconfirmation..............

[CYW2006]

Dear Erin,

Next year, Malaysian Open will be held in Putra Stadium. Unless that they change the venue.

From,
Ayu
really..........?
that's good if in putra stadium...

[Noridayu]

really..........?
that's good if in putra stadium...

Dear CYW 2006,

The venue is at Putra for right now.

From:
Ayu

[CYW2006]

thanks Ayu.......

[nwy5633]

hahaha..
i juz saw on newspaper tat my PLKN will be in second badge..
tat mean i can go to watch the malaysia open live!!!
so happy!!!!

[jeremyjuve]

Got this from BWF website...the event is now most probably gonna be held in KL

PRESS RELEASE

Super Series Masters Finals

20 November 2007




THIS week's China Masters and next week's Yonex-Sunrise Hong Kong Open will bring to an end a successful inaugural year of the Badminton World Federation's (BWF) Super Series circuit.


Anne Smillie, BWF executive board member and new chair of the Federation's Events Committee, said today: "In December 2006, BWF contracted SMP to finance, organise and stage these finals and provide US$500,000 in prizemoney. The contractual responsibility lies with the company.
"BWF had been advised that the Finals were planned for December 18-23 in Qatar but SMP have now advised a switch of date and venue is now necessary.
"SMP have advised that the anticipated sponsorship from Qatar, which would have underpinned the Masters, has not been achieved and ALOR STAR, KEDAH, MALAYSIA has been put forward as an alternative venue. But the proposed new dates of December 18-22 will not be possible because Malaysia's religious ceremony of Hari Raya Haji falls on December 20.
"In fairness to players, officials, and most of all the thousands of spectators who support our great game worldwide, BWF are in close and urgent discussions with SMP to resolve this situation but the contract places the responsibility for the event with SMP," said Anne Smillie.
Datuk Punch Gunalan, Executive Deputy President of BWF, reinforced Smillie's comments when he said: "We are delighted with the success of the first 10 tournaments in this new 12-event circuit.
"Naturally BWF is aware of the frustration of our Member Associations regarding the Super Series Masters Final. We would like to stress that we are working hard to ensure the tournament proceeds and that all the players who qualify for the Masters have adequate time to prepare.
"We want it to be the big success it deserves, with big crowds, worldwide TV coverage and great badminton."
Over the next few days BWF will be working hard to resolve the situation and will make an annoucement as soon as possible. BWF has been in constant contact with SMP to resolve the situation.
BWF Super Series II begins on January 15 with the Malaysia Open in Kuala Lumpur followed by the Korean Open on January 22.

[CYW2006]

so will they change the day of the tournament?
possible or not?
i have booked my ticket to go there and watch it....

[jeremyjuve]

so will they change the day of the tournament?
possible or not?
i have booked my ticket to go there and watch it....


I can't be 100% if they're going to re-date it..but they most probably won't coz it's unusual to start the tournament on the 1st week of January (clashes wth new year holiday as well)..the 2nd week also would be a bit too soon for MO bearing in mind that at the moment that the year end SS FInals is still a mess, less than a month to go but the venue & date still undecided & that's y i think they have enough headaches and won't even think of starting the MO earlier than the 3rd week of Jan (the last week of Jan = Korea Open).....Postponding it will be a NO as well for me coz the 1st week of Feb = Chinese New Year holidays and the 2nd week most of the chinese ppl will still be in a CNY mood (unless they don't care if the Chinese are gonna take part or not + no proper training just after CNY)....the 3rd week is the only possibility if the wanna postpond it but i still think it's too early to start coz no proper training and organizing due to CNY...hope this reply will calm u down...cheerrzzzz:cool:

[CYW2006]

thanks alot jeremy...

[jeremyjuve]

It's been confirmed that the venue will be Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil...starting on the 15th of January..

check this out: http://www.internationalbadminton.org/superseries/malaysia/index.html#

[tohcsh]

NO! JB is kind of dangerous now! So i'm hoping it'll be at KL! Relatively safer there... Hoping to make a trip there to watch malaysia open 2008! LOL! will start asking about accomodation in dec when venue and trip is confirmed. :p

I also support the malaysia players by the way. LOL.

I hope it will be at my backyard. LOL. Hope it's in KL, any stadium in KL will do as long as its KL :D

[CYW2006]

that's a good news......

[hyu =)]

It's been confirmed that the venue will be Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil...starting on the 15th of January..

check this out: http://www.internationalbadminton.org/superseries/malaysia/index.html#

so is the official hotel the palace of golden horses or palace beach and spa? hmm. do you think the msia team will be staying at the hotel also?

any cheap and DECENT hotels near the stadium? and where exactly is putra?

[CYW2006]

try to check it out here...it mind help u....
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=43804

[violeen4]

so will they change the day of the tournament?
possible or not?
i have booked my ticket to go there and watch it....

May I know where can I book the ticket?

[hyu =)]

try to check it out here...it mind help u....
http://www.badmintoncentral.com/vb/showthread.php?t=43804

thanks for the link. the service suites looks real good. PM-ed chris tan to ask.

and yes, how to get tickets!!! i don't wanna go all the way there and end up not being able to watch malaysia open!

[V3i HoN6]

Yeah, I was thinking about time to get ticket.

[s1nn3r]

Yeah, I was thinking about time to get ticket.
So fast? I think if you become volunteer go in no need money le… or cleaner can stand beside player some more :)

[tohcsh]

So fast? I think if you become volunteer go in no need money le… or cleaner can stand beside player some more :)
yaya linesman even better ... :D

[CYW2006]

oh..i think u guys misunderstanding here...
i mean i have buy my flight to KL..not the MO ticket....
i am looking forward too to booked the ticket ealier...like the WC....
hehe...cheers

[twobeer]

I am going to MO this year, is the Swiss garden hotel good?

I have looked at the threads on hotels.. But it is always hard to know if price/performance is any good, and if good internet connection is complementary in the hotel rooms..

Does anyone know if the Nova hotel have in-room internet access?

My travel agency only had 2,5 stars on the palace of golden horses ???!?

Cheers,
Twobeer

[V3i HoN6]

Think about this, a game LCW vs LD vs TH vs BCL vs CJ vs PG vs either of them is going on and you are assigned on the other court which DJ/YY vs GL/ZZ and only to find out one of the team retire halfway of the game.

And if I dont mind of this, I can only attend on weekend.

[twobeer]

Is tickets to MO on sale, yet?

/Twobeer

[V3i HoN6]

I am going to MO this year, is the Swiss garden hotel good?

I have looked at the threads on hotels.. But it is always hard to know if price/performance is any good, and if good internet connection is complementary in the hotel rooms..

Does anyone know if the Nova hotel have in-room internet access?

My travel agency only had 2,5 stars on the palace of golden horses ???!?

Cheers,
Twobeer
It stated in their website they provide internet service but Im not sure if it will charge you extra. But you can always walk 3-5 minutes to a starbuck, coffee bean, McD, shopping centre, and a lot of places with free wifi services given the location of your hotel. Or there are abundance of cyber game station which only cost you 4-5 krone if you dont want to bring your laptop around.

[twobeer]

It stated in their website they provide internet service but Im not sure if it will charge you extra. But you can always walk 3-5 minutes to a starbuck, coffee bean, McD, shopping centre, and a lot of places with free wifi services given the location of your hotel. Or there are abundance of cyber game station which only cost you 4-5 krone if you dont want to bring your laptop around.

Yeah, true.. But it is always so much more convenient to check mail (log onto BF :-) , and surf at night or in the morning in the room :-) .

And usually the speed at gamestations etc usually is panifuly slooooow (especially if the charge by hour/minute)..

/Twobeer

[twobeer]

Has anyone tried the www.tunehotels.com, it seems extremely inexpensive..

I figured I could book a week there, and if it is to bad. I could just switch to the golden palace or something...

/Twobeer

[samuel882]

Yeah, true.. But it is always so much more convenient to check mail (log onto BF :-) , and surf at night or in the morning in the room :-) .

And usually the speed at gamestations etc usually is panifuly slooooow (especially if the charge by hour/minute)..

/Twobeer
you will hardly find a hotel in KL which provide WIFI service for FREE:cool:

[samuel882]

Has anyone tried the www.tunehotels.com (http://www.tunehotels.com), it seems extremely inexpensive..

I figured I could book a week there, and if it is to bad. I could just switch to the golden palace or something...

/Twobeer
Tune hotels is not bad.. It is a brand new hotel. Owned by AIR ASIA subsidary .. Only For basic amenities.. if you need extra tower/bed etc.. u will have to get ready to pay extra :o

[fook1125]

i am seeing can wong mew choo protect her's runner-up at 2007 and improve it into champion or not

[twobeer]

Tune hotels is not bad.. It is a brand new hotel. Owned by AIR ASIA subsidary .. Only For basic amenities.. if you need extra tower/bed etc.. u will have to get ready to pay extra :o

Thanx for the info.. I think I will give it a try :-) . Now I only have to get some MO-tickets :D

/Twobeer

[taneepak]

I am going to MO this year, is the Swiss garden hotel good?

I have looked at the threads on hotels.. But it is always hard to know if price/performance is any good, and if good internet connection is complementary in the hotel rooms..

Does anyone know if the Nova hotel have in-room internet access?

My travel agency only had 2,5 stars on the palace of golden horses ???!?

Cheers,
Twobeer

The Swiss Garden hotel is ok but stay away from the Nova hotel. Your best bet is Tunehotels, which is cheap, clean, and very convenient to all the eateries, and within easy walking distance from the two rail system stations. Getting to and from the airport is also very convenient. On top of that you have free use of 5 pcs for internet. The Tunehotels is a no frills hotel but with a good bed and shower. It has no chairs, no towels, no soap, just toilet roll and a bathroom foot towel. Air conditioning is charged separately, Ringgit 5 for 5 hours or Ringgit 10 for 12 hours and its used is within your control. A fan is provided.
But one thing you want to bear in mind is to book a double room as there are more double rooms with an airwell view, which insulates you from those deafening traffic noises. Most single rooms have very good views of the Petronas tower and other grand buildings but you won't be able to sleep well because of the traffic noise. When you check in, insist on a room with an airwell view and stay away from streetside views. There is a convenience store at the lobby, open 24 hours. You can either buy a towel and other bathroom toiletries there or you can bring your own. There are no wardrobes, no hangers. There are two coffee shops, a licensed money changer and an ATM machine for cash advances or withdrawals.
Personally I find this hotel very suitable, having stayed there at least 4 to 5 times. I used to stay at a suite at Times Square, with compliments from my brother. Although the suite at Times Square is out of this world, I prefer the Tunehotels for its convenience.
Let me know if you need more info.

[twobeer]

The Swiss Garden hotel is ok but stay away from the Nova hotel. Your best bet is Tunehotels, which is cheap, clean, and very convenient to all the eateries, and within easy walking distance from the two rail system stations. Getting to and from the airport is also very convenient. On top of that you have free use of 5 pcs for internet. The Tunehotels is a no frills hotel but with a good bed and shower. It has no chairs, no towels, no soap, just toilet roll and a bathroom foot towel. Air conditioning is charged separately, Ringgit 5 for 5 hours or Ringgit 10 for 12 hours and its used is within your control. A fan is provided.
But one thing you want to bear in mind is to book a double room as there are more double rooms with an airwell view, which insulates you from those deafening traffic noises. Most single rooms have very good views of the Petronas tower and other grand buildings but you won't be able to sleep well because of the traffic noise. When you check in, insist on a room with an airwell view and stay away from streetside views. There is a convenience store at the lobby, open 24 hours. You can either buy a towel and other bathroom toiletries there or you can bring your own. There are no wardrobes, no hangers. There are two coffee shops, a licensed money changer and an ATM machine for cash advances or withdrawals.
Personally I find this hotel very suitable, having stayed there at least 4 to 5 times. I used to stay at a suite at Times Square, with compliments from my brother. Although the suite at Times Square is out of this world, I prefer the Tunehotels for its convenience.
Let me know if you need more info.

Wow, Thanks for the great info Tpak!!

Sounds like a great option.. Some of my friends will be staying at Swiss garden..But I think tune looks like a bargain, so i will book a room there and spend the saved money on...

Well how is the old saying...

"I spent most my money on beer and women... the rest I just wasted" ;)

I don't mind traffic noise btw.. I usally fall asleep like a pig :D

/Twobeer

[taneepak]

Wow, Thanks for the great info Tpak!!

Sounds like a great option.. Some of my friends will be staying at Swiss garden..But I think tune looks like a bargain, so i will book a room there and spend the saved money on...

Well how is the old saying...

"I spent most my money on beer and women... the rest I just wasted" ;)

I don't mind traffic noise btw.. I usally fall asleep like a pig :D

/Twobeer

Believe me the traffic noise at the first to fifth floor level is deafening, especially from motor cycles late at night and in the early hours. The windows have no double glazing. Sometimes the sound from motor cycles sound like machine gun shots. Many western guests have complained about this.
BTW the room is small, just slightly larger than a queen-size bed. It is a place to sleep only, not to entertain friends. There is however a folding table.
You will find all sorts of guests there, mainly from East Malaysia, Singapore, India, and the U.S. and Europe. Unlike the Swiss hotel, breakfast is not included. Another thing, there is only one electrical outlet beneath the folding table. It is similar to the British 3 rectangular pin type. Voltage is 220 volt. You may want to bring a multiple adapter with British 3-prongs on one side and European two-prong outlets on the other side. This will come in useful for your shaver, mobile phone, digital camera, electric toothbrush, etc.
There is also a locker behind the counter where you can put your valuables. It is free except for two 50 cents coins the first time you use the locker, and two 50 cents coins everytime you open the locker and have to lock it again. There is also a longer period storage room for your baggages, at Ringgit 1 for each luggage per day. This is useful if you need some temporary storage when you have check out temporarily and will return later.
The security is very good. The service is also very good. English is spoken there.

[Budakkiwi]

Any info yet on how to get tickets yet anyone?? THanks!

[taneepak]

Well, you can ask the source at email kennygoh@bam.org.my, and he will probably direct you to whoever is in charge of selling the tickets.

[eaglehelang]

I am going to MO this year, is the Swiss garden hotel good?

Does anyone know if the Nova hotel have in-room internet access?

My travel agency only had 2,5 stars on the palace of golden horses ???!?

Cheers,
Twobeer

Wow, Palace of Golden Horses is 6 star hotel, very expensive by Msian standard. Swiss Garden if I'm not mistaken is 5 star.

Cybercafe in Msia charge only MYR2.50- MYR3.00 per hour. Cheap after exchange rates.

[Zealous]

Don't mind me asking. But where is Malaysia Open going to be held ? Is it in KL ?

[winnie]

Don't mind me asking. But where is Malaysia Open going to be held ? Is it in KL ?
ya will be in Putra stadium (same venue with wc07) from 15-20Jan

[abedeng]

I hope there will be no "umpiring and line judging" disease in Malaysian Open. The last World Championships in the same venue had one of the most impartial judging I've ever seen in 30 years, never mind that home players didn't perform to expectation (except CTF/LWW and WMC).

[Zealous]

Ok...thanks for the information. That's also a good news for me. hehe.. How much will it be for one ticket. Is it the same as World Championship ?

[blessing]

Ok...thanks for the information. That's also a good news for me. hehe.. How much will it be for one ticket. Is it the same as World Championship ?definitely will b cheaper i think..

[cyclone9]

ticket is unavailable yet? last minute eh?

[Zealous]

Normally they sell the ticket one month before ? whoa !! I didn't knew that.

[winnie]

Normally they sell the ticket one month before ? whoa !! I didn't knew that.
u can get the tix on the day of competition itself as the tix shud be more than enough due to large stadium

[Zealous]

But high chance we'll able to get the free sitting tickets. :p

[winnie]

But high chance we'll able to get the free sitting tickets. :p
well, maybe this will only happen for semi n final.. but hmm not sure though.. hehe

[Zealous]

15-20 January is a school-ing day for me. no !!!!!:mad:

[justin-terbalik]

If tickets is avalaible..please post the web so that we can buy the tickets..online..TQ

[justin-terbalik]

15-20 January is a school-ing day for me. no !!!!!:mad:


:mad:Too bad for u...as for me..2 days before my new sem start...means...i have to rush back to IPOH on 21th and on 22nd...my class start...

i hope i can make it

[Zealous]

hmph !! You're making me jealous justin-terbalik. hahaha...just kidding. Maybe I'll just go for the final or semi-final. Hopefully still got seats !!

[jasonmarc]

If tickets is avalaible..please post the web so that we can buy the tickets..online..TQ

So far still no news about the tickets?....what is BAM doing...? :confused:

[winnie]

15-20 January is a school-ing day for me. no !!!!!:mad:
it is also school day for me but i plan to skip classes.. haha:p:D

[Kuan Ye]

haha....i hv no class~ But But BUt....I hv exams on 17-25 January...:(
Hmm..Hopefully i can make it just for 1 match...:/

[Zealous]

wah..winnie ponteng ah ? Maybe I'll go for finals or semi-finals only. :D

[winnie]

wah..winnie ponteng ah ? Maybe I'll go for finals or semi-finals only. :D
haha yaya.. im kaki ponteng :p
last wc also ponteng:D:D

[jez ng]

yeah...MO 2008 is nex week!!
there will be many ppl going, but i think will nt b as many as in WC2007.