Australia Working Trip (Part 1)

Now only I have the time to really sit down and sort my writing out..

Exactly a month ago, I went to Australia a 2 weeks fully sponsored all-expenses paid working trip.. The trip was for Corroboree Asia 2018 fully hosted by Tourism Australia with the respective state tourism organisation.. 

300 delegates from all across Asia descended on the Gold Coast for the formal events, and then break up into smaller groups of about 10 pax each for a week of adventure and tours around Australia.. 

This is the one trip I have been waiting for almost 7 years, as an Aussie Specialist, because spaces are so limited and also, I would not get any chance on going for hosted or even working trips (this has more to do with internal issues which I shall not say further, only when nobody want to go then that's my opportunity, it's the same as for this also, someone else passed up their coveted seat, and then the opportunity only came to me, which is by-the-way!).

Anyway, Singapore Airlines & Virgin Australia were the official airlines, for my itinerary I only get to try Singapore Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane and back..

Singapore Airlines has also given all Malaysian delegates Silverkris Lounge access at KLIA and Penang International Airport being the departing cities, and transitting in Changi Airport on Singapore Airlines, each passengers can claim Changi Airport SGD20 shopping voucher.. 

With my boarding passes modelling outside Silverkris Lounge

Once checked in, we proceeded to the Silverkris Lounge.. It is not a very big lounge, probably just enough capacity for 30 pax or so, with 2 counter tables and a few sofas.. Our delegation from KL is about 

The entire line of alcoholic and non-alcoholic and some food 

The Kuala Lumpur (and surroundings) delegation in the lounge before our departure

Singapore Airlines uses the A350 for the SQ119 Kuala Lumpur-Singapore flight, and also on SQ255 Singapore-Brisbane.. Awesome aircraft, quiet and top notch, with LED touch-screen monitors and ambient mood lighting.. It also has WIFI on board but sibeh expensive shit...

Singapore Airlines uses A350 aircraft for this leg Kuala Lumpur-Singapore, and also uses only A350 for Singapore-Brisbane route

Economy class

My seat

The legroom is generous, as you can see, that's me, on my normal seating position.. It also have footrest, something I do appreciate so that I don't have to rest my feet on the floor or on the bag.. 

Second leg, Singapore-Brisbane

Arriving Brisbane

All economy class passengers also get a toiletries amenities kit

All economy class passengers also get hot towels before each meal service

Singapore-Brisbane supper menu

Singapore-Brisbane supper, fish fillet

Landed in Brisbane the next morning around 10.30am..

**New update: Malaysian passports can use the autogates in major Australian airports**
**Visa: Australia have been known to deny entry even to those holding valid visa, but do ensure you have the CORRECT visa! **


Welcome sign at the airport gate to welcome the delegates!

Arriving in to Brisbane, welcome signage at the airport to welcome us delegates

Assemble point at the airport.. is she sleeping? 

After arrival, we were sent to the hotel to check in and then for lunch, and after that, it's free and easy..