SPARKLE Workshop Participant information

Mathematical Modelling of Infectious Diseases

Everything you need for the week: the day-by-day programme, which room you're in, and how to get to Monash University Malaysia from the airport or by car.

In partnership with SPARKLE (Strengthening Preparedness in the Asia Pacific Region through Knowledge, Learning and Engagement) and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity.

21–25 Sep 2026Monday to Friday
08:30 dailyBreakfast before the first session
Room 9501Building 9, Level 5, Room 1
Gate AMain entrance & arrival point
Before you arrive The workshop starts Monday 21 September with breakfast at 08:30, then opening remarks at 09:00 in Room 9501. Full programme ↓
Programme & itinerary

Five days in Room 9501

Every session, Monday to Friday, is in Room 9501: Building 9, Level 5, Room 1. All times are Malaysia time (MYT).

Programme PDF
Programme may change on the day; housekeeping announcements are made in the room.
Venue

Monash University Malaysia

Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.

Arrive at
Gate A · Main entrance

Present your identification at Gate A security. The BRT station and car park connect straight to Gate A by a covered Level 3 bridge.

Workshop room
Room 9501

Building 9 · Level 5 · Room 1. All five days, 21–25 September. From Gate A, head to Building 9 and go up to Level 5.

Campus switchboard
+603 5514 6000

mum.enquiry@monash.edu · monash.edu.my

Getting here from the airport

KLIA Terminal 1 & 2 to Gate A

Two ways in. Grab is quickest door to door; rail plus BRT avoids the highway rush (07:30–09:30 and evenings).

Travel guide PDF

Grab / ride-hailing

Most direct
Travel time
40–55 min
Estimated fare
RM 65–90
Highway tolls
+ RM 6–9
Set drop-off to
Monash Gate A
Pickup points
  • KLIA T1: Level 1, Door 3 or 4
  • KLIA T2: Level 1, Transportation Hub

Rail + BRT

Traffic-free
Travel time
75–90 min
Total fare
~RM 60 / person
Transfers
2 interchanges
Final stop
SB5 Sunway-Monash
Paying: RapidKL LRT and BRT take Touch 'n Go cards, Visa/Mastercard contactless, or single-journey tokens.

Rail route, step by step

  1. KLIA Express / Transit to KL Sentral

    Board at the airport's basement transit terminal. Direct to KL Sentral.

    ~30–35 min
  2. LRT Kelana Jaya Line to USJ 7

    At KL Sentral, board towards Putra Heights. Alight at USJ 7 (KJ31).

    ~35 min
  3. Transfer to the Sunway BRT

    Walk across the upper-level bridge at USJ 7 to the BRT platform. Board towards Sunway-Setia Jaya.

  4. Alight at SB5 Sunway-Monash

    Exit onto the Level 3 covered bridge, which leads directly to the Gate A security entrance.

Travelling with 2+ large suitcases?

Take a Grab straight to Gate A. The rail route involves two interchanges and bridge walks.

Arriving on a weekday morning?

Highway traffic peaks 07:30–09:30. Rail + BRT keeps your journey time predictable.

Driving & parking

Park at Sunway-Monash BRT

Navigate to Monash University Malaysia. The campus is reached via the Damansara–Puchong Expressway (LDP), KESAS, New Pantai Expressway (NPE) or Federal Highway; follow signs for Sunway City / Sunway Lagoon.

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Car park to Gate A

  1. Park

    Any available level inside the BRT Park & Ride structure.

  2. Go to Level 3

    Take the lift or stairs up to Level 3.

  3. Cross the bridge

    Covered, weather-protected pedestrian bridge.

  4. Enter Gate A

    Follow signs to the Gate A security check.

Before you drive in

  • Touch 'n Go balance: keep at least RM 10 on your card before entering.
  • ID: have your identification ready for Gate A security.
  • If the BRT car park is full: park at Sunway Geo Avenue, about a 10-minute walk.
Trainers & speakers

Who's teaching

Listed in order of first appearance in the programme.

Checklist

Bring with you

Laptop & charger

Most sessions are hands-on modelling in R.

Identification

Shown at Gate A security on entry.

Touch 'n Go card

For the BRT, LRT and car park. Keep at least RM 10 loaded.

A data or disease problem

The one from your application. The sessions give you tools to work on it.

Questions during the week

Contact the organisers

Dr Nazirul Hazim A KhalimWorkshop organisernazirul.hazim@monash.edu
A/Prof Ewilly Liew Jie YingWorkshop organiserewilly.liew@monash.edu
Monash University MalaysiaGeneral enquiries+603 5514 6000