if you like, I can arrange a location in Penang, free. It can fit up to 15-20 people and has been used mainly for activism and media-related workshops, meetings and press conferences. See http://www.penangwatch.net and http://www.malvu.org for more info. D-Space 4th Floor, Wisma Oh 60 Weld Quay Penang Email me separately if you're interested.