RE: [HITB-Announce] REMINDER: HITB2011 - Malaysia Call for Papers Closes on the 15th

[Michael Sturtz <Michael.Sturtz () PACCAR com>]

I have relatives there!  There is no freedom of the press in Malaysia and the only uncensored news is coming from 
private YouTube videos and pictures on Facebook, Twitter and as well and other news sources that the Malaysian 
government cannot control such as MalaysiaKini.  I saw the videos and pictures with my own eyes and I have been there 
when this stuff was going on.  While I was there the last time the government had an unarmed opposition leader executed 
in his office (although the official statement is that they don't know what happened).  I did not get my information 
from any "Mainstream Media" outlets nor did I pay any attention to the censored government controlled media either.  
The people on this list can make their own minds up.   My point here is not to get into any political discussion but to 
provide my firsthand experience and knowledge of what is really going on in Malaysia.  People need to make informed 
decisions when they travel and not just assume that everything will be like where they are from.  This is especially 
true for people who are from Australia, Europe and the US where people have freedom to assemble and petition without 
police and government harassment.  

-----Original Message-----
From: Hafez Kamal [mailto:aphesz () hackinthebox org] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 3:21 AM
To: Michael Sturtz
Cc: security-basics () securityfocus com
Subject: Re: [HITB-Announce] REMINDER: HITB2011 - Malaysia Call for Papers Closes on the 15th


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There's no such thing as "civil unrest" in Malaysia right now, the recent event on 9th of July are an isolated event. 
Kuala Lumpur was shutdown to public and private transportation to avoid any unwanted damages -- people walking were 
allowed to go in and business were running as usual. Try to do some research from various sources and not just your 
mainstream media before posting up on mailing list saying it's dangerous in Malaysia :)

On 7/12/11 6:36 AM, Michael Sturtz wrote:
> Just a word of warning to this list about traveling to Kuala Lumpur, 
> Malaysia. There is civil unrest in Malaysia and the police and ruling 
> regime are brutally repressing their own people. They are also 
> arbitrarily shutting down access to KL (Kuala Lumpur) and mass 
> transit. They are also blocking access to foreign embassies and 
> consulates so if you get into trouble getting help may be an issue. 
> The last time I traveled there to visit relatives they shut down 
> access to KL right after we left. Consider your personal safety and 
> ensure you register with your country's consulate or embassy prior to 
> traveling to Malaysia. While I doubt that the ruling class will harass 
> foreigners traveling into Malaysia for a conference if they shut down 
> road or mass transit access your trip could be disrupted or if you get 
> stuck in a free and fair elections demonstration you may be 
> inadvertently included in with the demonstrators and arrested.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: listbounce () securityfocus com 
> [mailto:listbounce () securityfocus com] On Behalf Of Hafez Kamal
> Sent: Monday, July 11, 2011 7:42 AM To:
> security-basics () securityfocus com Subject: [HITB-Announce]
> REMINDER: HITB2011 - Malaysia Call for Papers Closes on the 15th
>
> This is a reminder that the Call for Papers for the 9th annual 
> HITBSecConf in Malaysia is closing this Friday, 15th of July. The 
> event takes place from the 10th - 13th of October at the 
> Intercontinental Kuala Lumpur.
>
> As always, talks that are more technical or that discuss new and never 
> before seen attack methods are of more interest than a subject that 
> has been covered several times before. Each non-resident speaker will 
> receive accommodation for 3 nights / 4 days and travel reimbursement 
> up to EUR1200.00 / USD1700.00
>
> HITB CFP: http://cfp.hackinthebox.org/
>
> ===
>
> Topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:
>
> # Cloud Security # 3G/4G/WIMAX Security # File System Security # 
> SS7/GSM/VoIP Security # Smart Card and Physical Security # Network 
> Protocols, Analysis and Attacks # Applications of Cryptographic 
> Techniques # Side Channel Analysis of Hardware Devices # Data 
> Recovery, Forensics and Incident Response # Analysis of Malicious Code 
> / Viruses / Malware # Windows / Linux / OS X / *NIX Security 
> Vulnerabilities # Next Generation Exploit and Exploit Mitigation 
> Techniques # WLAN, GPS, HAM Radio, Satellite, RFID and Bluetooth 
> Security
>
> Your submission will be reviewed by The HITB CFP Review Committee 
> which includes:
>
> Charlie Miller (Principal Analyst, Independent Security
> Evaluators) Jeremiah Grossman (Founder, Whitehat Security) Red Dragon 
> Thanh (THC, VNSECURITY, Intel Corp) Mark Curphey (Director, Microsoft 
> Corp) Cesar Cerrudo (Founder / CEO
> ArgenISS) Saumil Shah (Founder CEO Net-Square) Shreeraj Shah (Founder, 
> BlueInfy) Fredric Raynal (Sogeti/Cap Gemini) Robert Hansen (rsnake) 
> (SecTheory) Alexander Kornburst (Red Database) Emmanuel Gadaix 
> (Founder, TSTF) Andrea Barisani (Inverse Path) Ed Skoudis 
> (InGuardians) Haroon Meer (Thinkst) Chris Evans
> (Google) Philippe Langlois (TSTF) Skyper (THC)
>
> NOTE: We do not accept product or vendor related pitches. If you would 
> like to showcase your company's products or technology, please contact 
> us for further participation opportunities.
>
> NOTE 2: Speakers who got rejected by BlackHat - we welcome your papers 
> and promise they'll be given a proper review! ;)
>
> ===
>
> Event Website:
> http://conference.hackinthebox.org/hitbsecconf2011kul/
>
> We look forward to receiving your submissions and to seeing you in 
> Malaysia in October!
>
> - The HITB.my Team
>
> --- Hafez Kamal HITB Crew Hack in The Box (M) Sdn. Bhd. Suite 26.3, 
> Level 26, Menara IMC, No. 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, 
> Malaysia
>
> Tel: +603-20394724 Fax: +603-20318359
>
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