Optional Add-Ons



WELCOME TO

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) 2024

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) is presented to you by MMTF Consultant and Kelab Gunung Pulau Tioman. KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) will be held between 30 May to 2 June 2024 at Kampung Air Batang, Tioman, Pahang.

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) is the 2nd #LoseYourMindDIscoverYourSoul project after The North Face Malaysia Mountain Trail Festival in Taiping, Perak. To runners, it’s about being provided with an “exotic playground” that would allow them to Lose Their Minds and Discover Their Souls. To the management, #LoseYourMindDiscoverYourSoul also signifies projects that we believe would contribute to the community where the project is held.

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) will not only contribute economically to the community surrounding the race but will also allow the management team to develop humans, more specifically the younger islanders in the area of event management.

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) will see runners gunning for honor in of 13KM L5 Challenge (new distance covering 50% trail/ 50% asphalt), 25KM L7 Challenge, and 50KM L9 Challenge (with a new route to Kampung Genting).

Runners will be taken around the paradise island through the pristine and untouched jungle trails. Runners will be tested with multiple elevation gains of 600m for the 13KM, 1750m for the 25KM, and 2900m for the 50KM. The race will give every runner a chance of a lifetime to experience different trails which forms the geographical landscape of the paradise island.

The 6KM Fun Run is an introduction for all beginners.

The new 13KM race is a “LEVEL 5 (L5)” mountain running challenge which has well-mixed terrains that we trust best-fit beginners.

The 25KM race is a “LEVEL 7 (L7)” mountain running challenge that has undulated uphill and downhill, which seems endless.

50KM ULTRA CHALLENGE is the ultimate challenge at KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) and is a “LEVEL 9 (L9)” mountain running challenge. Runners will be taken to Gunung Kajang, the highest peak in Tioman before journeying through the “dragons back” ridge from Old Juara Road to Kampung Air Batang.

KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) 2024 is part of the Asia Trail Master (ATM) 2024 Championship Series Race. We trust that having the best in the region to compete against one another by being in the ATM Championship Series, will help enhance the standard of the competition.

The 25KM and 50KM race courses are expected to be granted 2 ITRA POINT and 3 ITRA POINTS respectively based on evaluation by the International Trail Running Association (ITRA). KAILAS TIOMAN ULTRA (TU50) 2024 is part of Malaysia Ultra League (MUL), ITRA National League, and is one of the ever-growing UTMB® World Series Qualifiers races.

Race Information

  DETAILS
 Date  30 May 2024 (10:00pm) Bus Depart Kuala Lumpur - Mersing
 31 May 2024 (09:00am) Ferry Depart Mersing - Tioman
 31 May 2024 (Race Kit Collection/ REPC/ Nazri 1 Air Batang 10:00am – 06:00pm)
 31 May 2024 (Race Briefing- Nazri 1 Air Batang/ 06:00pm)
 Start Time  50KM L9 Ultra Challenge (1 June 2024/ 03:00am)
 25KM L7 Challenge(1 June 2024/ 08:00am)
 13KM L5 Challenge (1 June 2024/ 09:00am)
 6KM Fun Run (1 June 2024/ 10:00am)
 Venue  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman, Rompin, Pahang
 Distances  50KM L9 Ultra Challenge (85% Trail 15% Road) (Temp. 24-32°C)
 25KM L7 Challenge (75% Trail 25% Road) (Temp. 24-32°C)
 13KM L5 Challenge (50% Trail 50% Road) (Temp. 24-32°C)
 6KM Fun Run (10% Trail 90% Road)
 Event Page  https://www.facebook.com/tiomanultra
 Website  https://mmtf.my/events/TU2024/
 Email  info@mmtf.my

Registration Period / Fees

Early Bird : 15 December 2023 -  31 January 2024
Normal Entry : 1 February  –  29 February 2024
Late Entry : 1 March – 15 March 2024

6KM : RM130 (from 7 March – 15 March 2024)
13KM : Early Bird RM148 Normal Entry RM188 Late Entry RM238
25KM : Early Bird RM208 Normal Entry RM248 Late Entry RM298
50KM : Early Bird RM308 Normal Entry RM348 Late Entry RM398

Note:

  1. Group of at least 10 will enjoy 10% discount. Please email amy@mmtf.my for more details.
  2. All 2023 participants will enjoy 10% discount during early bird registration period.
  3. Only 600 slots for the event will be offered on 1st come 1st serve basis.

Optional Add-Ons (Non-Refundable)

Optional Add-Ons


  1. CHARTERED BUS
  1. Kuala Lumpur – Mersing RM100.00/ Pax

Note:

  1. Bus will leave Palace of Justice Parking Area (Jalan P3m, Prescint 3, 62100 Putrajaya, WP), at 10:00 pm sharp (30 May 2024)
  2. Runners are advised to be at the boarding area 30 mins before departure.
  3. Runners will be allocated sitting by organizers. Do inform the organizer if you swap sitting with anyone to ease the organizer’s risk management.
  4. Organizer reserves the right to change the timing if deemed necessary.
  5. Organizer will not be held liable should you fail to follow instruction and miss the transport.
  1. Mersing – Kuala Lumpur RM100.00/ Pax

Note:

  1. Bus will leave Mersing, at 2:00 pm sharp (2 June 2024)
  2. Runners are advised to be at the boarding area 30 mins before departure.
  3. Runners will be allocated sitting by organizers. Do inform the organizer if you swap sitting with anyone to ease the organizer’s risk management.
  4. Organizer reserves the right to change the timing if deemed necessary.
  5. Organizer will not be held liable should you fail to follow instruction and miss the transport.

 

  1. CHARTERED FERRY
  1. Mersing - Tioman RM80.00/ Pax

Note: 

  1. Ferry will leave Mersing Ferry Terminal, at 9:00 am sharp (31 May 2024)
  2. Runners are advised to be at the boarding area 30 mins before departure.
  3. Runners will be allocated sitting by organizers. Do inform the organizer if you swap sitting with anyone to ease the organizer’s risk management.
  4. Organizer reserves the right to change the timing if deemed necessary.
  5. Organizer will not be held liable should you fail to follow instruction and miss the transport.
  1. Tioman - Mersing RM80.00/ Pax

Note:

  1. Ferry will leave Mersing, at 11:00 am sharp (2 June 2024)
  2. Runners are advised to be at the boarding area 30 mins before departure.
  3. Runners will be allocated sitting by organizers. Do inform the organizer if you swap sitting with anyone to ease the organizer’s risk management.
  4. Organizer reserves the right to change the timing if deemed necessary.
  5. Organizer will not be held liable should you fail to follow instruction and miss the transport.

 

  1. ACCOMMODATION

 

 

AC 2 PAX AC 3 PAX AC 4 PAX F 2 PAX F 3 PAX D 6 PAX CAMP Pax
 Nos 23 81 27 24 5 2 150
 Price(RM) fpr 2 Night 476.00 676.00 876.00 400.00 600.00 960.00 120.00/pax

 

Note:

  1. AC = Air Conditioned; F = Fan; D = Dormitory; CAMP = Camping
  2. All rooms offered are located in Kampung Air Batang and Kampung Tekek.
  3. The rates above are based on 2 nights’ accommodation.
  4. If you opt for the CAMP accommodation, please bring along your own tent and only pitch the tent in the area provided.
  5. Do note that if you opt for the CAMP accommodation, the above rate is for 1 pax, and not 1 tent. The campsite can accommodate up to 150 pax.
  6. Runners are required to book a complete room unit (except for CAMP) and decide whom they would like to share/ offer any beds available in their room.
  7. All accommodations will go on 1st come 1st serve basis.
  8. Booking for accommodations closes on 29 February 2024.

 

  1. AFTER PARTY

RM120/ PAX

Note :

  1. All registered runners DO NOT need to purchase this option as its included in your race subscription.
  2. This options are for support crews and members of the public.
  3. Price includes 1 Event tee and admission to the after-party starting at 8:00pm (1 June 2024)

Event Schedule

30 MAY 2024 (THURSDAY)
DESCRIPTION TIME REMARKS
 Bus Depart Kuala Lumpur - Mersing  10:00pm  Putrajaya Palace of Justice(POJ) Parking Area.
31 MAY 2024 (FRIDAY)
DESCRIPTION TIME REMARKS
 Ferry Depart Mersing - Tioman  09:00am  Mersing Jetty Terminal
 Race Entitlement Pack Collection (REPC)  10:00am – 06:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman
 Race Briefing  06:00pm  Race Village, Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman/ by Ewegene Tan of MMTF
1 JUNE 2024 (SATURDAY)
DESCRIPTION TIME REMARKS
 Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Opens  01:00am  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman.
 Race Start  03:00am  50KM (Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman)
 08:00am  25KM (Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman)
 09:00am  13KM (Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman)
 10:00am  6KM (Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman)
 Expected Arrival of 1st Runner  09:30am  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (50KM)
 11:30am  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (25KM)
 10:30am  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (13KM)
 Cut Off Time (COT)  07:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (50KM)
 04:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (25KM)
 02:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (13KM)
 12:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman (6KM)
 Prize Presentation/ After Party  08:00pm – late  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman
 Finish Line Drop Bag Counter Close  08:00pm  Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman.
2 JUNE 2024 (SUNDAY)
DESCRIPTION TIME REMARKS
 Ferry Depart Tioman - Mersing  11:00am  Kampung Air Batang Jetty
 Bus Depart Mersing – Kuala Lumpur  02:00pm  Mersing Jetty Terminal

 

Note :-

  1. Schedule is subject to change when deemed necessary by the organizer.
  2. The organizer reserves the right to suspend, cancel or change the design of the course when deemed necessary for runner’s safety.
  3. Mandatory gears check will be conducted during REPC and randomly at selected Aid Station (AS).
  4. Please follow the instructions of signages and event crews at all times.
  5. After Party is only for runners and registered guests only (Please check the options to purchase AFTER PARTY TICKETS for your support crew or guests).
  6. No Race Bib No Race Rule
  7. All drop bags must be retrieved with RUNNER’S BIB at the respective drop bag counters by 08:00pm (1 June 2024) either by runners themselves or a representative. Any drop bag not collected after 08:00pm may be disposed of. The organizer will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to any item in the drop bag.
  8. For runners who opted for Bus Transfer and Ferry Transfer, please ensure that you are at the boarding area 30 minutes before departure time provided.

Online Registration/Rules & Regulations

  1. All participants must register online by providing their name, NRIC/Passport number, gender, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details.
  2. Upon successful registration, each participant will receive a confirmation slip via email. The confirmation slip serves as the only valid evidence of registration. All participants are required to present their respective confirmation slips and, or identity card and; or passports during Race Entry Pack Collection Day.
  3. The Event is open to participants who are 18 years of age and above. Age is calculated based on 1 June 2024.
  4. Participants must place their race bibs facing forward, prominently as high as possible on the front of their Running Tee. Do not place your race bib on the side of your hips, on your back, or tucked away in your jacket. Runners found without their race bib numbers may be penalized or disqualified. Please ensure that the race bib number is visible.
  5. Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing the sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.
  6. A runner is not allowed to be supported by any 3rd Party or participant to the race, other than at the Checkpoints/ Water Stations provided by the organizer along the course.
  7. If you withdraw from the race, you must report to the closest checkpoint. This will ensure that you will be safely removed from the race course and transported back to the race venue.
  8. If you need First Aid assistance on the course, you must contact the emergency number which will be provided to you during the Race Briefing on 31 May 2024 as stipulated in the EVENT GUIDE to be shared prior to race weekend.
  9. You must carry your own mandatory gear at all times during the race. Random gear checks will be conducted during the race. Runners without mandatory items will not be able to proceed until they arrange for the missing items to be replaced.
  10. You must obey the instructions given by checkpoint officials, or course “Trail Masters” and withdraw from the race if you miss any cut-off time at the checkpoint or on the course.
  11. Littering is prohibited. Kindly dispose of all litter at the nearest checkpoint.
  12. Please respect the locals and their culture.
  13. Do not leave any human feces on the track. If you need to poo, use a toilet, a wag bag or get off track and “Leave No Trace”.
  14. You must obey any information signs and markers along the race course.
  15. Leave the gates as you find them. If closed, you may open the gate to pass through but please ensure that you close them back after you.
  16. The organizer reserves the right to discourage and/or penalize behaviour that is considered unsporting.
  17. The organizer reserves the right to postpone or cancel or suspend the race for any reason it deems fit to do so.

Categories

Distance

Category

Age Group

50KM

Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran

18 – 39
40 & above

25KM

Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran

18 – 39
40 & above

13KM

Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran

18 – 39
40 & above

6KM

Men & Women Open
Men & Women Veteran

18 – 39
40 & above

Cut Off Time (COT)

  • The event will be flagged-off in accordance with the following start times:
    • 50KM – 03:00am/ 1 June 2024 (End Time : 07:00pm 1 June 2024)
    • 25KM – 08:00am/ 1 June 2024 (End Time : 04.00pm 1 June 2024)
    • 13KM – 09.00am/ 1 June 2024 (End Time : 02.00pm 1 June 2024)
    •  6KM – 10.00am/ 1 June 2024 (End Time : 12.00pm 1 June 2024)

Runner’s Entitlements

  1. 50KM L9 ULTRA CHALLENGE
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line/ After Party
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  2. 25KM L7 CHALLENGE
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line/ After Party
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  3. 13KM L5 CHALLENGE
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line/ After Party
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  4. 6KM FUN RUN
    • Race Bib
    • Timing Chip
    • Event Tee
    • Finisher Medal
    • E-Cert
    • Refreshment and Food on the course/ Finish Line/ After Party
    • Personal Insurance / Public Liability Insurance
  5. AFTER PARTY
    • Event Tee
    • Admission To After Party

Finisher Medals

  1. Finisher medals will only be awarded to runners, upon completion of race within cut off time.
  2. Registered participants who do not turn up in person on Race Day will be disqualified and will not be entitled to a finisher medal.

Event T-Shirt

  1. All participants will receive an event tee.
  2. Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.
  3. For every Registrant, there will only be 1 Event Tee.
  4. Event T-Shirt design is in progress.

KTU24

KTU24

Finisher T-Shirt

  1. Finisher T-shirt will only be awarded to 50KM, and 25KM runners, who completed their race within cut-off time.
  2. Participants are advised to refer to the size chart and select their sizes carefully to avoid any sizing issues. No exchange will be allowed after confirmation of registration.
  3. Finisher T-Shirt design is in progress.

KTU24

KTU24

Race Bib

Bib design is in progress. 

** Note 1: Participants must wear their bib numbers at the front.

** Note 2: Tampering with the race bib in any way (e.g. obscuring/removing sponsor’s identification) will result in your disqualification. The organizer shall immediately disqualify any participants if this rule is not strictly observed.

** Note 3: Participants without Race Bibs on event day will not be allowed to start the race.

** Note 4: Whosoever found to be running with another person’s race bib other than his/ her own will be subjected to disqualification, and possibly banned from the event for a period of time.

** Note 5: The organizer is against the unlawful transfer of the bib. Any transfer must be made known and authorized by the organizer. This is to ensure that should there be any incidents, the right person is contacted and the right treatment to be administered in some cases.

Mandatory Items / Rules and Penalties

KTU24

  1. Mandatory gear check will be conducted prior to Race Pack Collection and randomly during the race.
  2. Any runners who fail to adhere to the list below will incur a penalty, where time will be added to their finishing time based on the severity of the omission, and in some cases will give the organizer the right to penalize the said runner. Any decision made is at the organizer’s discretion and it will be final.
  3. The organizer has ZERO tolerance toward runners who fail Mandatory Gear checks.
  4. Mandatory Items list will be uploaded 15 March 2024.

Start / Finish

The start and finish of the race is at Nazri 1, Air Batang, Tioman.

Please go to the Travel section for information on getting to Tioman or you may subsequently opt for the transport and accommodation packages that we are offering.

Support Crew

Support crews are not required for this race, as the respective checkpoints by the organizer are adequate for runners to successfully complete the race.

If you have support crews, kindly ensure that they only support you at the respective checkpoints. Support crews are not allowed on the course, as they could be a hazard to other runners or to themselves. Anyone found to have breached this rule of law will be disqualified and evicted from the course.

Organizer is not responsible for the safety of support crews. The registered runner is responsible for the actions of his/ her support crews. Support crews must comply with all instructions from event officials. The runner may be penalized or disqualified for actions or breaches of the rules by their support crew.

Support crews must not consume refreshments at checkpoints. The food is for the competitors only.

Only runners are allowed to gain possession of their drop bags at the designated checkpoints.

Route Map And Aid Stations (AS) Timeline

Refunds and Transfers

If you can no longer participate in the race, please refer to ‘Refund Policy’ and ‘Entry Transfers’ below to check your available options.

REFUND POLICY

If you cannot find anyone to replace you and would prefer a refund of your entry fee, we are able to provide:

  • Full refund less RM50.00 administration fee if you advise us by email any time before the late entry fee date (30 January 2024 11:59PM).
  • 50% refund less RM50.00 administration fee if you advise us by email between 15 February 2024 and 29 February 2024 11:59PM.
  • No monetary refund if you advise us after 29 February 2024 11:59PM.

*Do note that there will be a 6% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM2.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

For refunds prior to 11:59PM 29 February 2024 please email with Subject – Refund/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my.

In the event that the event course is, in the opinion of the event organizer, unsafe (for example by reason of heavy rain, high winds, bushfires, “acts of god”), organizer may, in their sole discretion, attempts to re-route the course, find an alternative shortened course or cancel the event. Organizer also reserves the right to cancel the event for any other reason which may include but is not limited to terrorism and war. If the event is cancelled, re-routed or shortened, no refund or transfer to another event will be made. Due to the scale of the event and travel & commitment involved by competitors, it is not practical to re-schedule the event to any other weekend.

 

ENTRY TRANSFERS

TRANSFER OF ENTRY BEFORE 29 FEBRUARY 2024 (EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance up to 29 February 202411:59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM50.00 transfer fee and 6% gateway charge (or min RM2.00), whichever is higher to complete their new entry.

For EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – EARLY ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

 

TRANSFER OF ENTRY AFTER 29 FEBRUARY 2024 11:59PM (LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER)

You are also able to transfer your entry online to an acquaintance after 29 February 2024 11.59pm. You need to find the person yourself to transfer your entry to. You need to sort out payment between yourself and the person taking your entry. The person who is taking your entry will also need to pay a RM100.00 transfer fee and 6% gateway charge (or min RM2.00), whichever is higher.

For LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER, kindly email with Subject – LATE ONLINE ENTRY TRANSFER / Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

Category Upgrade / Downgrade

CATEGORY UPGRADE/ DOWNGRADE BEFORE 29 FEBRUARY 2024

If you would like to change the race category after registered, you are able to upgrade or downgrade your category before 29 February 2024 11:59pm.

For upgrade, you are required to pay the category price difference and a RM50.00 cash administration fee.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY UPGRADE/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

For downgrade, you are required to pay a RM50.00 cash administration fee, however the difference in the category price will not be refunded.

Kindly email with Subject – CATEGORY DOWNGRADE/ Name/ Category to info@mmtf.my

*Do note that there will be a 6% gateway charge on the total amount, or min. RM2.00, whichever is higher to be paid.

For Category Upgrade/ Downgrade after 29 February 2024, runners are required to execute them during REPC for a surcharge of RM150.00.

Race Entry Pack Collection (REPC)

Date: Friday 31 May 2024
Venue: Nazri 1 Air Batang, Tioman
Time: 10:00am – 06:00pm

Document Required for REPC

  1. Confirmation slip
    Note: We encourage a paperless environment. Hence, a confirmation slip displayed through mobile/smartphone at the REPC counter will suffice.
  2. Participant can also produce National Registration Identity Card (Malaysian) or Passport with a confirmation slip for verification during REPC.
  3. Please note that race entry packs will not be issued on event day unless the organizer is informed in advance. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to the preparation of the race.
  4. Kindly note that the registered participant is required to collect his/ her own Race Entry Pack. You are not allowed to collect Race Entry Pack on behalf of other runners.
  5. INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM. PLEASE PRINT AND BRING A COPY OF THE INDEMNITY AND RELEASE FORM AS ATTACHED. FAILURE OF WHICH YOU WILL BE CHARGED RM2.00/COPY FOR PRINTING CHARGES.

Travel / Accommodation

TRAVEL:- 

Tioman is situated on the southern east coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

One may take a ferry from Tanjung Gemuk Ferry Terminal or Mersing Ferry Terminal. (Note : Please check the respective ferry time if you have not opted for the organizer’s chartered ferry service)

Kuala Lumpur –> Mersing

  1. Take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Mersing
  2. The bus ride will take 6 hours.
  3. Please opt for the organiser’s chartered bus service for your easy convenience.

Johor Bahru –> Mersing

  1. Take a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Mersing
  2. The ride will take 2.5 hours.

Hence, one can fly to either Kuala Lumpur or Johor Bahru, and get a connecting bus from there.

Mersing –> Tioman

  1. Take a Ferry from Tanjung Gemuk or Mersing Ferry Terminal to Tioman
  2. The ride will take 2 hours.
  3. Please opt for the organiser’s chartered ferry service for your easy convenience.

 

ACCOMMODATION:-
There are many hotels (budget or otherwise), motels, homestay and beds & café in Tioman. Do book early as we expect the accommodations to be limited during the race weekend.

You may alternatively book your accommodation with us based on the options provided.

Insurance Coverage

** Note 1: All runners are covered by Personal Accident Insurance

Class of Insurance: Personal Accident Insurance
Period of Insurance: 30 May – 2 June 2024

INSURANCE COVERAGE :
Accidental Death : RM5,000.00 or Personal Disability : RM5,000.00
Medical Expenses : RM200.00

Inquiry

  1. +6013-9766697 / +6017-3794764through watsapp
  2. info@mmtf.my through email

INDEMNITY & RELEASE FORM

Please print and complete the Indemnity & Release Form. Kindly submit the signed form during Registration at REPC.

Indemnity Form

Failure to produce the Indemnity & Release Form will be charged RM2.00/copy for printing charges.