Dinner
Dinner starts at 18:00 on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Hakka Restaurant, a long-running Chinese restaurant in central KL. A private room has been reserved.
Events
14th Southeast Asia Kagoshima Association Malaysia Gathering
14th Southeast Asia Kagoshima Association Malaysia Gathering
The gathering will be held in Kuala Lumpur on October 10-11, 2026. Golf on Saturday, October 10, 2026 is confirmed at Templer Park Country Club, with pickup at each hotel at 6:30 and tee-off at 8:12. The sightseeing tour pickup time is 10:30 at all pickup points. Dinner starts at 18:00 at Hakka Restaurant, where a private room has been reserved.
- Date
- October 10-11, 2026
- Dinner Venue
- 18:00 / Hakka Restaurant Kuala Lumpur (private room reserved)
- Planning Deadline
- Country representatives are asked to collect attendance, golf, and dinner numbers by Monday, June 15, 2026
How to Join
If you would like to join, participation numbers, golf attendance, and dinner attendance are generally collected through each country's Kagoshima association. Please first contact the association representative or contact point for your country or nearest association.
If you do not know the contact details for your country's association, or are unsure who to contact, please use the contact form. We will check your inquiry and connect you with the appropriate contact point.
Gathering Overview
Airport Transfer
From KLIA/KLIA2, the simplest options are taking Grab directly to the city or using KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral before connecting by Grab or rail.
Golf and Touring
Templer Park Country Club is confirmed as the friendly golf venue. A sightseeing tour for non-golf participants is also confirmed, with pickup at 10:30 at all pickup points.
Dinner Venue
Dinner starts at 18:00 on Saturday, October 10, 2026, with a private room reserved. Hakka Restaurant was established in 1956 and serves Hakka-style and broader Chinese cuisine. It is centrally located near Pavilion KL and KLCC.
Address: No. 90 Jalan Raja Chulan, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Reviews: Public reviews such as Tripadvisor show around 4.0/5. It is known as a central, long-running venue that can handle larger groups.
- Established in 1956, a long-running Chinese restaurant in central KL
- A la carte dining plus set menus for 10-person groups
- Official website lists lunch 11:30-14:30 and dinner 17:30-22:30
From KLIA/KLIA2 to the City Centre
The best option depends on arrival time, group size, and luggage. KLIA Ekspres is predictable for solo travellers; Grab is convenient for direct hotel access, groups, and luggage.
Grab
- Route
- KLIA/KLIA2 to Bukit Bintang, KLCC, or Hakka Restaurant area
- Approx. Price
- Usually around RM75-90 off-peak; demand and peak periods can push fares to around RM130-180
- Approx. Time
- Around 45-75 minutes. Heavy traffic can exceed 90 minutes
Best for door-to-door hotel access, groups, large luggage, and late arrivals. Always confirm the live fare in the app.
KLIA Ekspres - The Fastest Way to KLIA
- Route
- KLIA T1/T2 to KL Sentral, then Grab or city rail to your hotel
- Approx. Price
- Adult single RM55, return RM100. A Grab from KL Sentral to Bukit Bintang is roughly RM10-20 extra
- Approx. Time
- KLIA T1 to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes; T1 to T2 takes 3 minutes. City-centre hotels are roughly 40-60 minutes including transfer
The train avoids road traffic. Since KL Sentral is not the final venue, consider the extra transfer if you have heavy luggage.
Airport and City-Centre Orientation
KLIA/KLIA2 is south of central Kuala Lumpur, and KLIA Ekspres first arrives at KL Sentral. Hakka Restaurant sits close to the area between Bukit Bintang and KLCC, making it practical to gather by Grab from central hotels.
KLIA / KLIA2
South of the city centre. Starting point for direct Grab or KLIA Ekspres.
KL Sentral
City terminal for KLIA Ekspres, with onward Grab or rail connections.
Bukit Bintang
Central hotel, shopping, and dining area around Pavilion KL.
KLCC
Area around the Petronas Twin Towers, with many large hotels and commercial facilities.
Hakka Restaurant
Jalan Raja Chulan dinner venue, near the area between Bukit Bintang and KLCC.
Direct GrabKLIA Ekspres + city transfer
This orientation diagram is a simplified reference based on public maps such as Google Maps. The airport-to-city distance and city-centre distances are shown at different scales. Actual road and rail routes, traffic, and travel times vary by date and time.
Grab Registration and Usage Notes
- Install the Grab app before departure and complete phone verification and card setup.
- At the airport, follow the app instructions to the assigned e-hailing or Grab pickup point.
- For larger groups, golf bags, or large suitcases, consider GrabCar 6-seater or a larger vehicle.
- Late night, early morning, rain, Friday evenings, and holiday periods can increase fares and waiting time.
A separate page or expanded section with screenshots for registration and airport pickup guidance will be prepared later.
Golf Venue
The friendly golf round is confirmed at Templer Park Country Club in Rawang. On Saturday, October 10, 2026, pickup at each hotel is at 6:30, with tee-off at 8:12. Group count and fees are still to be confirmed.
Location: KM21 Jalan Rawang, 48000 Rawang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Course Features: The official website describes an 18-hole course with tree-lined fairways, lakes and bunkers beneath the Bukit Takun limestone hill (checked October 2026).
- 18-hole championship golf course
- Driving range and short-game practice facilities
- Pickup at each hotel: 6:30
- Tee-off: 8:12
Sightseeing Tour
A sightseeing tour for non-golf participants is confirmed, with pickup at 10:30 at all pickup points. Possible stops include the Petronas Twin Towers, KLCC, Bukit Bintang, Central Market, Merdeka Square, and Batu Caves. Duration, cost, and exact pickup locations are still to be confirmed.
Recommended Hotel Candidates
We narrowed the list to six hotels based on access to Hakka Restaurant, ease of moving around central KL, public reviews, and price balance. Nearby luxury choices such as The Ritz-Carlton are also available, but this list prioritises stable reviews and practical event access. Price bands are indicative, based on public OTA listings checked in May 2026, and vary by date, room type, and cancellation terms.
Closest, Practical
Pullman Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel & Residences
- Address
- 4 Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Around 8.6/10 on Expedia. Location, room size, and group practicality are common positives.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Walkable or around 3-5 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM600-750 per night
A practical option very close to the venue, with a strong location-to-price balance and easy access to Pavilion KL.
Near Venue, Luxury
Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur
- Address
- 2 Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Around 9.4/10 on Expedia and strong Tripadvisor positioning. Rooms, service, views, and Pavilion access are key strengths.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Walkable or around 3-6 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM1,200-1,500 per night
A luxury option close to Hakka Restaurant for guests prioritising stay quality and convenience.
Near Venue, Premium
The RuMa Hotel and Residences
- Address
- 7 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Trip.com 9.5/10 and around 9.4/10 on Expedia. Cleanliness, calm atmosphere, and staff service are frequently praised.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Walkable or around 3-6 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM850-1,100 per night
A polished premium option close to Hakka Restaurant, KLCC, and Pavilion.
Shopping and Dining
Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur Managed by Banyan Tree
- Address
- 170 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Around 9.2/10 on Expedia and 9.1/10 on Trip.com. Direct Pavilion KL access and room comfort are the main strengths.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Around 5-10 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM700-900 per night
Convenient for dining, shopping, exchange, and errands around Pavilion KL.
Bukit Bintang, Popular Classic
JW Marriott Hotel Kuala Lumpur
- Address
- 183 Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Around 9.0/10 on Expedia and a high-volume Tripadvisor profile. Location, brand reliability, and shopping access are strengths.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Around 5-10 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM600-800 per night
A central Bukit Bintang option near The Ritz-Carlton, useful for guests balancing brand comfort and price.
Reputation Focus
EQ Kuala Lumpur
- Address
- Equatorial Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
- Reviews
- Ranked #22 worldwide and Malaysia's #1 City Hotel by Travel + Leisure 2025. Around 9.6/10 on Expedia, with strong service and facilities feedback.
- To Hakka Restaurant
- Around 5-10 minutes by Grab
- Indicative Price
- Around RM950-1,200 per night
Not the closest option, but a strong choice for guests prioritising hotel quality.
Reference Links
- Hakka Restaurant official site
- KLIA Ekspres official fares
- KLIA to city transfer cost guide
- Hakka Restaurant public reviews
- Templer Park Country Club official facilities guide
- Templer Park Country Club official course guide
- Templer Park Country Club official location guide
- Hotel review and price-band checks
- Hotel review reference
Prices, travel times, and review information are approximate and based on public information checked in May 2026. Grab fares, traffic, and hotel rates vary by date, demand, and vehicle type.