ARG'22 - Alpha Asia Pacific

Since 2016, Kuala Lumpur (KL) has served as The Alpha Hub for the Asia Pacific region, with the aim to:

Provide strategic direction and leadership for regional ministry.
Provide shared services from a centre of excellence.
Create contextualised product and resources for local churches.
Finance, host and empower regional initiatives.
Oversee governance to enable and support regional ministry development.

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About the Event

The Alpha Asia Pacific Regional Gathering (ARG22) is one of our annual strategic initiatives to serve the region. In this week-long event, we invite and gather strategic pastors and leaders to KL where we have a series of events to inspire churches to explore and run Alpha, serve church leaders in developing leadership and provide space for networking and sharing of best practices.

This is the most important week in our regional calendar and through the years, we have hosted hundreds of church pastors and leaders who then go home to run Alphas, reaching many more with the good news through Alpha.

In 2022, we will be gathering physically again for the first time since the global pandemic hit. In this season of emergence, we look forward to hearing from God together, to reignite hope, to rebuild the foundations of the church, and together explore the opportunities that God is opening to us out of the challenges of the pandemic season.

When is the event?

ARG22 is held from 11-13 July 2022 at The Alpha Hub.






  
    10 July
    Chinese Alpha Film Series Launch
  
  
    11 July
    Asia Pacific Chinese Alpha Conference | Tamil Alpha Film Series Launch
  
  
    12 July
    Explore Alpha | Indonesian & Hindi contextualised Alpha Film Series Launch | AlphaNow Launch
  
  
    13 July
    Alpha Collective

For each event’s program schedule, please click on the event logos here to find out more.

Travel Information: Overseas Delegates

If you are travelling to Kuala Lumpur from overseas, here are some helpful tips to ensure you have a smooth and safe journey.

Do you require a visa to enter Malaysia? Ensure you have the necessary & required visa information according to your country’s requirements.

Are you fully vaccinated? Check the Malaysian government’s requirements for fully vaccinated status

Definition of Vaccination Status

Check the procedures for inbound travellers to Malaysia. More information can be found here by clicking the button below.

Traveller’s Checklist

What happens if someone tests positive for Covid-19?

Covid-19 Health Protocol

Traveller’s Journey – Fully Vaccinated

Pre Departure Forms & Tests – complete government required forms and download MySejahtera app.
Arrival at KL airport – no Covid-19 tests or quarantine required.
Check in at hotel – Ensure you have your passport to speed up check in process. Show hotel staff your MySejahtera status.

Traveller’s Journey – Partially Vaccinated / Unvaccinated

Pre Departure Forms & Tests – complete government required forms and download MySejahtera app. Take a RT-PCR test or professionally administered RTK-Ag test 2 days before departure.
Arrival at KL airport.
Check in at hotel – Ensure you have your passport to speed up check in process. Show hotel staff your MySejahtera status.
Testing on arrival – A supervised RTK-Ag test is required 24 hours upon arrival. This can be done at a private clinic. The cost of the test will be borne by traveller.

Testing Negative

If you test negative upon arrival, you are required to undergo a 5 day quarantine with 3 meals delivered to your hotel room. The cost of quarantine will be borne by traveller.

Testing Positive for Covid-19

1. If someone tests positive for Covid-19 during their stay, they are required to quarantine for 7 days in the hotel room, with 3 meals delivered to the room. Room rates will differ.
2. A supervised RTK-Ag test is required on Day 4 of quarantine. If test is negative, the person may opt to end their quarantine early. The RTK-Ag test can also be done on Day 5 and Day 6. If they continue to test positive, they must complete their 7 day quarantine. No other test is required after completion of quarantine.

What happens if someone tests positive for Covid-19 during their stay?

If someone tests positive for Covid-19 during their stay, they are required to quarantine for 7 days in the hotel room, with 3 meals delivered to the room. Room rates will differ.
A supervised RTK-Ag test is required on Day 4 of quarantine. If test is negative, the person may opt to end their quarantine early. The RTK-Ag test can also be done on Day 5 and Day 6. If they continue to test positive, they must complete their 7 day quarantine. No other test is required after completion of quarantine.

Clinics for RT-PCR and RTK-Ag tests

Getting to The Alpha Hub

Transport from the Airport

There are 2 main airports in Kuala Lumpur – KLIA1 for international flights and KLIA2 for domestic flights. Make sure you get the right one when booking for taxis or if a friend is picking you up. The Alpha Hub is located in Bukit Bintang, and both airports are situated about 60km/an hour’s journey away.

From the airport, you can get to Bukit Bintang via airport taxis, booking a Grab car using the Grab app, or taking the KLIA Express Rail Link. Below are some helpful tips depending on your mode of transport.

Driving There

The Alpha Hub is located on level 8 of Lot 10 Shopping Centre and parking is readily available. If you are driving to the location, you may opt to park in the Lot 10 carpark, or in any of the other carparks in the surrounding areas.

Public carpark options

Sungei Wang
Fahrenheit 88
Pavillion

What to Pack?

Our dress code is casual. We also recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

Although Malaysian weather is generally humid and warm, the conference venue can be a little chilly for some. So come prepared with a jacket or scarf at all times.

Health Guidelines

We want you to have the best experience possible, and therefore will be taking some precautions to keep everyone safe and healthy. Please note our SOPs for entry to the venue below.

Please ensure that you keep your mask on at all times.
You will be issued one wrist tag a day upon scanning your QR code. Please keep the wrist tag on the entire time.
Hand sanitisers will be provided for your use throughout the event.
If you are exhibiting any flu-like symptoms (fever, sore throat, cough), please refrain from attending the event.

Where to Eat?

We are located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by a variety of food options. Below are some suggestions to find the best places to eat within walking distance from The Alpha Hub.

Hutong
Located on the lower ground (LG) of Lot 10, Hutong is a foodcourt featuring a collection of some of the best of local Malaysian food.

Jalan Alor
A few streets away from Lot 10 is Jalan Alor, where you can find more street food located in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Pavillion
An upscale mall on the same street as Lot 10, here you will find a variety of restaurants to satisfy most cravings (everything from Thai to Korean, Middle Eastern to Continental).

Click here for more recommendations.

Accommodation

There are plenty of accommodation options around The Alpha Hub with different price ranges. Below are some suggestions. Bookings can be made directly with the hotels or via websites like Agoda or Booking.Com.

Budget options