2nd Semester BBQ Recap

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2nd Semester 2007 Welcoming BBQ

Date: 12th August 2007 (Sunday)
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Venue: Guyatt Park, St Lucia

Sapphira preparing our food stuffs... and some Aussies joining us as well (welcome!).

Malaysians oh Malaysians...

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Last Event of the Year: Mamak Nite!!

Hey guys!!

UQMSA's final event of the year, Mamak Nite is on this Friday, 26th October 2007, from 6pm onwards outside main refec. Come and treat yourselves some nice Malaysian food before you start stuffing yourselves with instant noodles during the study break!! We'll be selling curry puffs (your all-time favourite), nasi lemak, kuih seri muka, mee mamak, puding jagung and Teh O Ais Limau. Are you salivating already??

Meet the new committee and catchup with your fellow club members before you start sticking yourselves onto the study desks yea?!

See you there!!


Warmest regards,
Your Committee for 2008

FWD from Muslim Students Association of UQ

Muslim Students Association of UQ (MSAUQ) will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at Guyatt Park (corner of Sir Fred Schonell Drive and Macquarie Street, St Lucia.).

The proposed agenda for the event is as follows:

0600: Setup Venue: lay out mats, tarpaulins, setup speaker system, put up tents.
0730: Arrival of Guests
0800: Briefing of Eid Salaah Procession
0805: Eid Salaah Begins
0815: Eid Salaah Ends
0816: Eid Khutbah Begins
0840: Eid Khutbah Ends
0840: Feast Begins: we hope to have Ala-din's Catering for food.
1045: Venue Clean Up
1100: Function Adjourned

REMINDER: Please bring prayer mats in case we run out of them and please bring umbrella in case it rains.
PLEASE NOTE: IF IT IS RAINING, we will use one of the large rooms at UQ (possibly the Holt Room).

UQMSA AGM 2007

To all UQMSA members,

Please note that this year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on the 19th of October (Friday) at Room T103 at the Hawken Engineering Building from 6 pm onwards. Positions on the committee to be filled are:

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer
Social Conveners (2)
Education Convener
I.T. Convener
Sponsorship Coordinator (New Post)

This year, the procedure with nominations has been altered; all nominations and seconds/vote from committee must be accompanied with a reason as to why the nominee would be suitable for the position. Responsibilities attached to each position will be detailed at the AGM.

Any questions regarding the AGM should be directed to uniqmsa@gmail.com, and I will personally attend to them.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Sapphira Toh
UQMSA Secretary 2007

P/S: Of course, the committee for 2007 will be bidding adieu with free Malaysian food and drinks for all attendees! :)

Queensland Hari Raya Open House 2007

Dear all,

Everyone is invited to the Queensland Hari Raya Open House for 2007, organised by the Malaysian Students' Council of Australia (MASCA) QLD, in collaboration with UQMSA, MYSAQUT, UMNO Qld, Petronas and PPMQ.

Date: 20th October 2007 (Saturday)
Venue: Darul Uloom Islamic Centre - 6 Agnes Street, Buranda
Time: 11 am - 3 pm
Cost: Free

Public transport details:

From City:
Departing: Bus 172 (Garden City) or Bus 124 (Sunnybank)
Arriving: Stop 10 A, Buranda

From St Lucia:
Departing: Bus 109 from UQ Lakes Station
Arriving: Mater Hill Busway
Departing: Mater Hill Busway (Bus 117/113)
Arriving: Stop 10 A, Buranda

Plenty of buses service the area so it should be relatively easy to get there. There will be performances, delicious food and you will have plenty of time to catch up with your old friends and make new ones. Come along and it'll be Raya in Malaysia all over again! :) For more information, please email mascaqld@gmail.com

Warm regards,
The organising committee

Fasting

The moon has NOT been sighted. The 1st day of fasting will be the 14th of September (Friday) inshallah. Visit http://www.qmt.org.au for more info.

Happy fasting for Friday, guys. :)

2nd Semester Trip: Bright and Sunny Coast!

This semester, UQMSA is headed to the Sunshine Coast for a one-day trip during the holidays! Woohoo! The highlight of the trip would be the Eumundi Markets, famous for its food, music and quirky stalls that sell pretty much anything and everything! Visit their website HERE.

This is not to say that the beach won't be fantastic though! :P

This is what we have scheduled:

Day & Date - Next Saturday, 22nd September 2007
Proceedings -

* Leave UQ by 8:15 am
* Arrive at Eumundi Markets by 10:30 am (latest)
* Leave markets and head for Mooloolaba by 1:30 - 1:45 pm
* Leave Mooloolaba by 4 pm
* Arrive back in UQ by 6 pm

Cost: $30 for all UQMSA members (non-UQMSA members will be charged $35 but members are given priority)
Spaces available: 23

As you can see, we don't have many spots available so do register as soon as possible! We will require payment upfront so that we can charter the bus. Our registration booth will be outside STA Travel this coming Wednesday (12th September) from 12 pm - 2 pm. Refunds will not be offered for cancellations but hey, it's gonna be on next Saturday anyway! :) We also accept registrations and payment this Friday during Lantern Festival if we still have spots available!

The holidays seem better and better everytime we think about it!

Warm regards,
UQMSA Committee 2007

Awesome celebration!

Can I just say that last night Merdeka Gala Dinner was really fantastic?!!

But those of us who were there already know that, don't we? ;)

Alright, if you loved it, let us know and if you didn't, we're all ears! Drop us an email at our usual address uniqmsa@gmail.com

So next up, Lantern Festival! To remind you all:

When: Friday, 14th Sept
Where: Meet at uni bus-stop
Time: 8 pm
Price: Free for all members!
Includes: Mooncakes, Chinese tea, lanterns, candles

Can't wait for it! See you all there!

Merdeka Week Events

Although this is already on the Merdeka Celebration 2007 website, I just thought I'd post a short event calendar here for everyone:

1st September: Merdeka Fest 2007 Gathering
2nd September: Pantun Merdeka Competition
5th September: Merdeka Movie Screening
7th September: Solat Hajat Merdeka
8th September: Merdeka Gala Dinner

Do go to the website for a more detailed description of every event, including times, dates and venues.

Tickets sales were absolutely fantastic yesterday; isn't it just so typically Malaysian for everyone to buy tickets on the last day that we open our booth? Lol! I think it's safe to say that we are about to sell out since as of yesterday, only one table was left. It's only a bit more than a week away but I think I speak for all the committees when I say we are so hyped about all the performances, great food, lucky draw prizes and all that in Brisbane's best function venue! This Merdeka Celebration is going to be awesome and well-worthy of our 50th year of independence.

Alright, everyone. Are you ready for the Malaysian Gathering? ;)

Malaysian Gathering 2007 - in conjunction with Merdeka Celebration

Hi guys!

Don't forget that the Malaysian Gathering is this Saturday at the UQ Staff House from 8 am onwards. Do visit the official Merdeka Celebration website at http://merdeka2007.cjb.net for more information. It's going to be an awesome day of fun, games and food so make sure you come along!

See you all there!

Ceramah Agama

Especially for our Muslim members,

You should have received this email by now, with the attachments intact:

Assalamualaikum wrh wbr,
Insyallah PPMQ telah merancang beberapa program penghayatan Islam untuk>manfaat semua ahli dan juga orang Melayu di Queensland ini. Sebagai permulaan Siri Bicara Agama 1 akan dilangsung pada 31 Ogos 2007 ini bertempat di bilik N201 Hawken Engineering Building (50), UQ, jam 7.15pm. Untuk maklumat lanjut sila rujuk kepilan. PPMQ amat mengharapkan dan mengalu-alukan kehadiran semua. Sebarang pertanyaan sila hubungi Nazir (nazir@itee.uq. edu.au). Terima kasih.

Salam hormat,
Jawatan Kuasa PPMQ

Aftermath

Hi everyone!

Okay, so we get it. You guys like karipap. Otherwise, it wouldn't have sold out within 5 minutes! ;) I'm sure our caterers are very pleased. To all those that turned up to Dinner & Movie Night, it was great to see you! We hope you had a fun time socialising, eating great nasi ayam/karipap, enjoying your cup of teh tarik and for those who stayed on, liked Bujang Lapuk! It’s an awesome movie. Anyway, don’t forget to sign up for next Saturday’s games for the Malaysian Gathering via email! It’s so exciting now that Merdeka Celebration Week is getting much closer. Also, your next best chance to get your Merdeka Night tickets is at next Wednesday’s 12 pm – 4 pm ticket booth outside the Union building/STA travel agency area. For those who have already bought your tickets, good on you and come over to say hello anyway! We love seeing you guys around campus! :)

Hope your weekend is going great!

Brief reminders

Hey everyone,

The last day to email CVs and academic transcripts to uniqmsa@gmail.com for an interview with the KPMG rep is tomorrow, 23rd of August (Thursday). Good luck!

Also, don't forget that this Friday, we'll be having Dinner and Movie Night at the Abel Smith Lecture Theatre from 6:30 pm onwards. We'll be selling food and drinks so come along! :)

See you around!

Dinner and Movie Night

Hey people!

The turnout at the BBQ was awesome! We hope you guys are all ready for our next event!

Dinner and Movie Night will be held on the 24th of August (Friday) at the Abel Smith Lecture Theatre in uni from 6:30 pm onwards. We will be selling karipap, nasi ayam and teh tarik. As we will only be ordering a limited amount of food, please come on time as we cannot guarantee that there will be any left if you arrive halfway throughout the night! Entertainment-wise, in keeping with Malaysia's 50th Merdeka, we will be screening a documentary revolving around the journey to independence throughout dinner and a patriotic movie afterwards. So make sure you get the date, time and venue down, and we'll see you there! :)

Changes to Ticket Prices for Merdeka Gala Night Dinner

Good news! The prices for tickets to the Merdeka Gala Night Dinner have been changed, yay! It will now cost you only $50 per person. Therefore, we will not be subsidizing tickets by pairs any longer. However, if you would like to buy tickets for a table (10 persons) with UQMSA, it will only cost you $490 instead of $500. Double awesome!

Don't forget that our ticket booth will be open outside the main refec area from 12 pm till 4 pm for the next two coming Wednesdays. So get your tickets before they sell out! A quick recap on the event:

Date: 8th September 2007 (Saturday)
Venue: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (Southbank)
Time: 6:30 pm till 12 am

We're excited too! ;)

Merdeka Gathering

By now, you should have received an email regarding the Merdeka Gathering to be held on the 1st of September and what teams you have been assigned to. Those who signed up last Sunday, you should receive this in 2 days' time. The games that will be played are Congkak, Batu Seremban, Galah Panjang, Baling Tin, and Sepak Raga for adults and Teng Teng and Colouring Contest for the kids. So make sure you check your email and send an expression of interest to your respective group leaders by the 25th of August!

Merdeka Gala Dinner 2007

Hello everyone!!

Thanks for coming to our BBQ this afternoon and we hope everyone has enjoyed it as much as we did!! Despite the hot sun, it was great meeting both our old and new members again. Quite a number of you guys were actually enquiring about the Merdeka Gala Dinner and here you go, a detailed email on it!!

The Merdeka Gala Dinner is a collaboration between several Malaysian associations around Brisbane, including UQMSA. More efforts and funds have been put in this year because it's our 50th Anniversary and also because of the huge success of the event in the previous years. Our theme this year is "A Walk Back Into History" and the dinner will be held in the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 8th September 2007 from 6.30pm to 12am. Guests are required to dress in traditional or formal attires.

Tickets are priced at AUD60 for non-Malaysians, AUD55 for Malaysians and AUD30 for chidren 12 & under. But, as long as you're a UQMSA member, you'll get the Malaysian price at AUD55. What's more, if you buy in pairs, you'll only have to pay AUD105 instead of AUD110. We're going to our limits in subsidizing you guys, don't you just love us?

We'll be selling the tickets starting next week, all the way till a week before the event. So get your tickets asap before we run out of them!! Our booth will be set up near main refect next Thursday from 12pm to 4pm and for the consecutive 2 weeks, it'll be on Wednesday from 12pm to 4pm as well.

Wanna know what's worth the AUD55 you're paying for?
The event includes performances such as silat, band performances, multicultural dance, Sumazau dance, choir performances and so on. Not forgetting our exotic Malaysian cuisine!! Just one more thing, there'll be lucky draws!! Come on, be patriotic for our 50th!!

If you guys have any enquiries, please visit the event website at www.merdeka2007.cjb.net or just drop us an email.


Warm regards,
Your committee of 2007

Welcome BBQ for 2nd Semester

Hey guys!

It's the new semester and to our 46 new members, our welcome BBQ will be your first introduction to the rest of us!

Date: 12th August 2007 (Sunday)
Time: 12 pm - 3 pm
Venue: Guyatt Park, St Lucia
The BEST Part: IT'S FREE FOR ALL MEMBERS! :)
Note: We'll also be providing vegetarian sausages for those with dietary concerns.

The easiest way to get to Guyatt Park is by CityCat. If you prefer to catch the bus, all you have to do is get off at the St Lucia Ferry stop (outside Nando's on Mitre Street) and walk in the direction away from UQ and you will see it on your right. Look out for us and the Jalur Gemilang at the BBQ pits! If you face any difficulty finding us on that day, please call 04 1385 2698 and we will give you directions. New members, you will receive your membership cards on that day.

If you have any friends that didn't manage to sign up with us on Market Day, please let them know that they can come along and bring $4 for registration. UQMSA is not just for Malaysians but also for people with an interest in learning more about Malaysia, getting to know other Malaysians and our culture. Also, if you know members who haven't been receiving our e-mails, please tell them to e-mail us at uniqmsa@gmail.com and we'll fix that problem.

Besides the free food and drinks, we will be informing everyone present about this semester's activities that we have planned and events for the Merdeka Week celebration, so don't miss out! See you there!

Warm regards,
Your committee for 2007

P/S: For those who require the bus and ferry times, please go to http://www.translink.com.au

Welcome again!

Hi guys! Hope you enjoyed the karipap and teh tarik on Market Day. We have an additional 46 members who signed up with UQMSA, making our total 239. Welcome! This semester, we are planning the usual fun suspects, such as Mamak and Movie Night. Don't forget the Merdeka Ball! It's going to be a great semester!

We are hoping to hold a welcome BBQ soon, just like the one last semester. Details will be sent out via email and posted on this blog as soon as we confirm everything. In the meantime, new members can explore this blog, and please forward any queries to us via email at uniqmsa@gmail.com

See you around campus!

Short note: MASCA AGM

Hi guys! Don't forget that MASCA's AGM will be held today (Thursday) at Hawken Lecture Theatre 2 (Building 50). See you there!

International Careers Fair

Students graduating this year might be especially interested in this:

2nd International Careers Fair
Brisbane, Australia

Date: Thursday 9 August 2007
Time: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Venue: Main Auditorium, Brisbane City Hall
King George Square (between Ann & Adelaide Streets)

Are you...

• A final-year international student seeking opportunities at home?
• A pre final-year international student seeking info / contacts?
• An Australian student interested in working abroad?

Studying...

• An undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree
• A PhD or research masters (specifically targeted by some firms)

Attend the Fair to..

• Meet with over 30 international employers from Asia
• Participate in employer Information Sessions
• Be considered for job interviews

The 2007 International Careers Fair will feature opportunities for:

• International students returning home
• Australian students seeking international postings
• undergraduate, masters and PhD students
• students seeking internships, volunteering and immigration information
• and much more...

The International Careers Fair in Brisbane on 9 August 2007 is a joint initiative of Griffith University, Queensland University of Technology, The University of Queensland, University of Southern Queensland and the Queensland Government Department of Education, Training and the Arts International.

Source: http://www.careersfair.org.au/

Please refer to the website for more details.

ReUnion Week Market Day

Hey everyone!

Market Day for this semester is this coming Wednesday (25th July 2007) so don't forget to come by, say hello and bring your friends and freshies who aren't members for registration. As it's midway through the year, rego will only cost $4. Also, we'll be giving out karipap and teh tarik to all old and new members. We're hoping this will be the perfect start to a great semester, so don't miss out! It will start at 10 am and end at 3 pm.

See you there!

Warm regards,
Your committee for 2007

MASCA AGM (26th July 2007)

The following is an e-mail from MASCA that all UQMSA members should have received by now. If you see any of the exiting MASCA committee around, do congratulate and thank them for a great year!

Dear all,

2006/7 has been an eventful year for MASCA Queensland. With joint effort from other associations such as UQMSA, MYSA-QUT, PPMQ, UMNO and PQSA, MASCA Queensland has scaled new heights with highly successful events such as the Merdeka Night 06, the first Intervarsity Games in 2007 and as well as our largest and highest ranked (we got 3rd place) contingent to the NCG this year in Melbourne. We, at MASCA Queensland, would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you for your support and participation in these events.

AGM Details

MASCA Queensland is pleased to invite you to our Annual General Meeting for 2007. Details are as follows:

Date: Thursday, 26th July 07
Time: 6 pm
Venue: Hawken Lecture Theater, UQ (To be confirmed)


AGM Agenda

The agenda for the AGM is as follows:

1. Brief annual and financial report from current MASCA QLD committee

2. Nomination and election of new committee

3. FREE PIZZA & screening of selected NCG video and photos

The posts in MASCA Queensland open for contest at this AGM are:

- Chairperson

- Vice chairperson

- Secretary

- Treasurer

- IT Officer

- Cultural Officer

- Social Affairs Officer

- Academic and Careers Officer

Being involved in MASCA Queensland is a great way to meet new people as well as gain valuable experience in terms of communication skills, events management and team working. As these skills are the ones that are highly sought by employers these days, your involvement in MASCA Queensland would definitely look great on your CV. If you would like to run for a position or have someone in mind whom you think would be great for the job, please keep them in mind and nominate/vote for them during the upcoming AGM. Look forward to seeing you there.

From all of us at,

MASCA Queensland

Maxis Graduate Trainee Programme

Dear UQMSA compatriots,

We interrupt your revision (and I'm sure you're glad for an excuse to grab another cup of coffee!) to bring this e-mail to your attention:

Aspire to be with the Best

Maximize your potential with Maxis, the No. 1 mobile operator in Malaysia

An opportunity to gain invaluable exposure to the world of telecommunications from a leading industry player.

Join Maxis as a Graduate Trainee and let us help build your career.

Our 1-year Graduate Trainee Programme is specially designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the evolving telecommunications industry. You will learn of the various functions in the organisation that supports and upholds the Maxis banner.

We offer you a truly exciting working experience with comprehensive and challenging on-the-job training that includes both theory and practical assignments. Upon completion of the programme, you will be placed in a functional unit which best fits your skills and interest. Graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply as this programme is designed to assist students in discovering their full potential.

The Graduate Trainee Program is open to Malaysian students graduating from an Australian University this year and intending to return to work in Malaysia in 2008.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate;

• A strong academic record -1st Class Honours Degree / Masters Degree Programme in Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, IT, Engineering and others.

• Excellent command of the English language (oral & written)
  

• Recipient of awards of academic excellence (e.g. Dean’s list)
  

• Excellent track records in extra curricular activities
  

• Proven leadership (e.g. office bearer in clubs and societies)
  

• A dynamic personality, be a high achiever and extremely self-motivated
  

If you feel you fit the above criteria apply at www.onetest.com.au/hobsonsmaxisgraduate.

If you have any further enquiries regarding this position, please email maxis@hobsons.com.au.

Applications close Tuesday 31^st July

You should have received this in your inbox.

Hope your exams are going well! :)

Warm regards,
Your Committee 2007.

QUTMYSA's Exotic Malaysia Day

We interrupt your studies (that we hope are going well!) to announce that Queensland University of Technology Malaysian Students' Association (QUTMYSA) has cordially invited us to their Exotic Malaysia Day this Friday at the Kelvin Grove Campus, QUT. There will be food, batik and traditional performances and games. To get there, please catch the 333 bus from Adelaide Street. When you alight at the 412 bus-stop, all you have to do is walk towards the street away from the casino, cross the road and it will be on your left. It only takes 10 minutes to get there from the city, so it would be a short and sweet diversion from all that revision! ;)

The details they have included:

Exotic Malaysia 07
Venue: A Block Lawn, Kelvin Grove QUT
Date: 1 June 2007
Day: Friday
Time: 1130am-5pm
Attire: Traditional Costumes

All members should have received our e-mail regarding this event, with the map, directory and poster of the event attached. If you would like any additional details, please contact QUTMYSA at qutmysa@yahoo.com

Job Opportunities in Malaysia

Hello everyone!

This is just to highlight a few job vacancies in Malaysia that have come up on the UQ Career Hub (http://careerhub.uq.edu.au) website. The employers are KPMG Malaysia (opportunities in Audit, Tax Consulting, Business Advisory & Financial Advisory), OSK Holdings Berhad (Management Associate) and Macquarie Bank (graduate opportunities for those studying Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Engineering and/or Science - considering undergraduates and postgraduates). More information has been included in this email. If you haven't already done so, you should sign up at the Career Hub website to be informed of vacancies concerning your area of study that arise. Good luck with your applications!

Regards,
Your committee for 2007.

KPMG Malaysia - Opportunities in Audit, Tax Consulting, Business Advisory & Financial Advisory

Employer:

KPMG in Malaysia

Added:

22-May-2007

Closes:

31-Jul-2007

Hours:

Full-time (perm)

Payrate:

RM2100.00

Location:

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Details

Number of positions currently available at KPMG as:
Audit Assistant
Tax Consulting Assistant
Business Advisory Executive
Financial Advisory Executive

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms of KPMG International. Our member firms provide audit, tax and advisory services through talented professionals who deliver value for the benefit of clients, its people and the capital markets. With nearly 113,000 professional worldwide, KPMG member firms provide services to clients in 148 countries.

Business and HR Leaders from KPMG Malaysia will be in Australia in August to meet up and interview with potential candidates.

Requirements:

• Penultimate/Final Year students pursuing degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Law, IT or other related disciplines with credit average or above results.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent leadership qualities and a good non-academic track record in extra curricular activities

Application Procedures

Graduating students who are interested to embark on a career with us @ KPMG Malaysia, your journey begins with a simple login to our Careers webpage at www.kpmg.com.my/careers to submit your application. Please be reminded that you will be required to upload your university transcripts and relevant certificates.

Kindly select the relevant position code when applying:

Audit Assistant : AA-AUSTG06
Tax Consulting Assistant : TCA-AUSTG06
Business Advisory Executive : BAS-AUSTG06
Financial Advisory Executive : FAS-AUSTG06

Management Associate -OSK Holdings Berhad (Malaysia)

Employer:

OSK Holdings Berhad

Added:

30-Apr-2007

Closes:

31-May-2007

Hours:

Full-time (perm)

Payrate:

MYR 30,000 to MYR 36,000 p.a

Location:

Malaysia

Details

The Management Associate Programme is a 2-year intensive programme aimed at building the next generation of leaders at OSK. This is structured entry programme and is designed to prepare high potential individuals for senior management roles through a series of structured rotations, on-the-job orientation, training and coaching as well as projects across different business units to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, experience and exposure.

The ultimate challenge for Management Associate is to develop mastery of their chosen functions, while gaining broad-based competencies in other areas. Upon satisfactory completion of the programme, successful Management Associate will be assigned to the area which best suit each individual's aspiration and prevailing business needs.

Requirements

• A recognised degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or related disciplines with a strong academic record. (Post graduate and other professional qualifications will be an added value)
• Excellent analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, resourceful and achievement-oriented
• Strong teamwork and leadership potential
• Active participation in extra-curricular activities

Application Procedures

If you have what it takes, submit by post or email a comprehensive resume with a passport-sized photograph to the following address:

OSK Holdings Berhad
Group Human Resources
20th Floor, Plaza OSK
Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
E-mail: hrd@osk.com.my

• All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Kindly indicate the position applied for and the university website where you heard about us on the application letter. Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Graduate Opportunities in Asia with Macquarie Bank

Employer:

Macquarie Bank

Added:

22-May-2007

Closes:

30-Jun-2007

Hours:

Full-time (perm)

Payrate:

TBA

Location:

Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines

Details

By joining Macquarie you will have the opportunity to be part of a successful global team working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment where your contribution is valued from day one.

The Macquarie Group is a diversified international provider of specialist investment, advisory and financial services, with more than 10,000 employees in 24 countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Australasia. Macquarie listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1996 and the Macquarie Group globally has reported 14 successive years of record profit and growth.

Macquarie Securities, within the Investment Banking Group (IBG) in Asia, has one of the largest Equity Research, Sales and Sales Trading teams dedicated to the Asia Pacific region. The team is highly ranked in all independent league tables and market share rankings across the full range of products offered.

We currently have equity research, sales and sales trading graduate opportunities in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. In addition to working with the best people in the industry, you will be provided with training, an informal work environment geared to learning while gaining experience, and exciting career opportunities globally.

To be considered for these opportunities you should:

• Be studying Finance, Accounting, Economics, Law, Mathematics, Engineering and/or Science (we will consider undergraduate and postgraduate students)
• Have working rights in the country in which you wish to work (ideally we are looking for international students wanting to look for an opportunity in their home country)
• Be highly numerate with excellent spreadsheet and analytical skills
• Have a passion for equities
• Enjoy working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• Be fluent in English plus at least one other Asian language
• Complete your studies by mid to late 2007

Application Procedures

Please apply online through Macquarie website www.macquarie.com.au/careers and apply to job number 321195

Closing date: 30th June 2007

Short notes

Just a reminder that MASCA QLD can be contacted at mascaqld@gmail.com for any information regarding the NCG.

Also, we hope those of you who showed up to the screening of Mukhsin enjoyed the movie as much as we did! The committee would like to wish you all the best for your exams and have a productive swotvac week. Can't you just smell the holidays already?! :)

Warm regards,
Your committee 2007.

Free Movie!

Hello everyone!

Our activity for the month of May? We'll be having a free screening of Mukhsin in the Abel Smith Lecture Theatre this Friday from 7:30 onwards! It should take no longer than 2 hours, for all you party animals who normally have big plans for Friday nights, so you can still head out afterwards. :) It's a great movie directed by Yasmin Ahmad of the Sepet and Gubra fame so you should know what a good time you're in for. Plus, there's always our company, which *ahem* is of course, awesome. :P It's also got Malay subtitles. Do come along! Any of your interested friends can join the fun too!

See ya there! :)

Inter-Varsity Games Update

Please take note that the basketball game has been changed to 9-11 pm on Monday night. Don't forget that the Diversity Week stall will be held tomorrow (Wednesday) from 10 am- 2 pm at the Great Court.

Diversity Week

It is Diversity Week and UQMSA will be holding a stall at the multicultural marketplace this Wednesday, the 16th of May 2007 at the Great Court from 10 am till 2 pm. Do come and say hello! In an effort to promote Malaysian culture, we will also be selling nasi lemak at $5 per packet. If you're hungry, you know where we are! :)

MASCA Inter-varsity Games

Hey everyone! :)

Hope your assignments are going well and that you all had fun at the Inter-varsity Games! Congratulations to all players. The rain did nothing to hinder your spirits and that's very admirable. If you have any feedback or would just like to congratulate MASCA on a job well done, their e-mail address is mascaqld@gmail.com

All the best to the netball and basketball players who still have games up ahead on Friday and Saturday. The netball players will be playing from 7-9 pm on Friday, and the basketball players will be strutting their stuff from 5-6 pm on Sunday, so you know what to do this weekend! :)

Moreton Bay 1 Day Tour

Attention : All those who signed up for the 1 Day Tour

Hi everyone!

Hope you all remember that the 1 day trip to Moreton Island is on 15 April, this Sunday (I apologize for the late reminder). We will be leaving the UQ Lakes bus stop at 7 am (yes, that's 7 in the MORNING) and the trip shall end about 6 pm. So please be there by 6.45am, at the latest, because we really do NOT want to delay the trip as it would ruin the entire itinerary.

Ok, just a recap, in case your vision went all fuzzy in that paragraph.

Sunday, 15 April 2007

Gathering at UQ lakes bus stop

be there by 6.45 AM

To those who has not paid, please make sure you bring the exact amount of cash (we will not have any spare change on that day) along with your membership card. There are a fair few places left, so if there's anyone who has not registered, but would like to come along, drop us an email RIGHT NOW at uniqmsa@gmail.com and pray hard that we read it and give you a reply before Sunday morning (I promise to check the email on Saturday night). Just a reminder, it's $90 for members, $95 for non-members and $80 for children.

Pack along your sunblock lotion, sunnies, bathers and we'll see you there!

~Trina~

Additional UQMSA Sponsor

Great news, guys!

We've managed to secure another sponsor for UQMSA! Every member is entitled to 15% off your total bill at Jindalee Oriental, a Malaysian-Chinese restaurant located at the Jindalee Homemaker City that's along the 450 bus route (get off after the small roundabout and when you see the big McDonald's sign coming up!). Just remember to bring and show your membership card.

Also, you should have received the entry form and flyer on the Inter-Varsity Games. Apparently, I forwarded an outdated copy to everyone, so I had to send out another email with the new copy. Oops! Sorry about that, guys. Anyway, if you haven't received them, please e-mail uniqmsa@gmail.com with the subject 'Inter-Varsity Games' and we will forward a copy to you, or just visit the MASCA QLD website.

Hope your holidays are going well!

-Sapphira-

Upcoming Events Easter 2007

Hey guys!

Hope you all had a great time at Mamak Nite! It was really good to see everyone get to know each other a little better and enjoy the lovely food especially prepared for the event. Just a reminder that PPMQ (Persatuan Pelajar-Pelajar Melayu Queensland) will be holding a free BBQ at Guyatt Park on the 8th of April from 10 am onwards and there will be a football game in the evening.

Also, the Malaysian Students Department will be sending two representatives on the 9th of April (Monday) to UQ to meet undergraduate students from 10 am till 12 pm at room T203, Building 50. If you would like to voice any concerns or issues to them or would just like to get to know your representatives better, then do try to make it. Lunch will be provided.

Have a lovely Easter weekend!

Mamak Nite's finalised details & other UQMSA news.

Hey guys,

It's confirmed! The first Mamak Nite for this year is this coming Wednesday, 4th of April. It starts at 5:30 pm, Schonell Theatre 2 and we estimate that it will last till around 10 pm. The movie 'Cinta' will be screening at 8 pm sharp. Don't forget to bring your membership cards for verification as non-members will have to pay an entrance fee of $3 for this event. Also, remember to sign up for the Moreton Island one-day tour and bring the fee of $90. If you still haven't signed up with UQMSA for 2007, this is your chance to do so and meet the rest of us! Just a reminder that it will only cost you $7 for the entire year.

On other non-Mamak Nite related news, PPMQ (Persatuan Pelajar-Pelajar Melayu Queensland) will be holding a free BBQ at Guyatt Park on the 8th of April from 10 am onwards and there will be a football game in the evening. Also, the Malaysian Students Department will be sending two representatives on the 9th of April (Monday) to UQ to meet undergraduate students from 10 am till 12 pm. If you would like to voice any concerns or issues to them or would just like to get to know your representatives better, then do try to make it. We will announce the venue of this meeting closer to the date.

Alright, hope to see you guys this Wednesday! :)

Mamak Nite #1 for 2007

The first Mamak Nite for the year is here, all you hungry Malaysians! At this free event, we'll be selling your favourite food from home at unbelievable prices because we're not out to make any profit at all. The menu we have come up with is:

1) Nasi lemak

2) Rendang ayam

3) Roti canai

4) Sardine curry

5) Pau

6) Onde-onde

7) Sardine rolls

8) Mee Soto

So make sure you're available on the 4th of April, next Wednesday!

Mamak Nite will kick off at 5:30 pm and after all that eating, we will be screening the movie 'Cinta' at 8 pm sharp. Also, don't forget to sign up for the Moreton Island 1-day tour that night. The $90 fee that only applies to UQMSA members is inclusive of morning tea, lunch, transportation, National Park fee, and all activities (normally priced at $25 each) so this is a very good deal that you shouldn't miss out on! Unless, of course, you prefer to pay $119!!

We'll be announcing the venue for Mamak Nite soon enough (it's definitely going to be held at uni) so watch this space and check your e-mails. Make sure you bring your membership cards. You can also bring your friends who are non-members but they will be asked to pay $3 at the door.

We can't wait!! :)

P/S: Those of you who haven't signed up with UQMSA, you can still do so on that night. The fee is only $7 for the entire year. You can also collect your membership card if you haven't done so.

Moreton Bay 1 Day Tour

Sand boarding and tobogganing.
Body boarding and body surfing.
Thick eucalypt forest and soft sandy beach.

If any one of those raised your eyebrows, then it’s time to gear up!

What? 1 Day Moreton Island Tour
Where? Moreton Island (duh!)
When? April 15, 2007 (Sunday) 7am – 6pm
How much? Members : AUS$ 90 , Non members : AUS$ 95 , Children : AUS$ 80

Description of the tour as described by the agency:

“Tour starts with a luxury cruise aboard MiCat across beautiful Moreton Bay to Moreton Island. On arrival we board our 4WD and drive of the ferry directly on to the beach. Moreton Island is the worlds third largest sand island of which 98% is a protected National Park, with no sealed roads, 4WD is the only mode of transport! Our first activity is to get straight into sand boarding and tobogganing. This has to be done as early as possible in the day as summer temperatures get up to 36deg. This is awesome fun, high speed, high adrenalin! Moreton Bay Escapes provide both lie down toboggans as well as stand up boards. Next stop we cross the island to the Open Beach. We travel through thick eucalypt forest, featuring beautiful Xanthorrhoea (Grass Trees) up to 250 years old. The open beach is 38km long of uninterrupted surf beach. Boogy Boarding and body surfing is next! We are off to North Point and Honeymoon Bay’s secluded beach with great safe surf beaches. After a picnic lunch we are off to Cape Moreton Lighthouse and Information centre. This imposing rock Headland is 80m above sea level and gives us commanding views across all of Moreton Island and the beautiful Glass House Mountains. Look out to sea and spot Dolphins, Turtles and Whales (June To October). Moreton Island is home to hundreds of different birds, featuring White Bellied Sea Eagles, Pied Oyster Catchers, Pelicans and thousands of wadding birds. Our last stop is Blue Lagoon, one of Moreton Island’s beautiful fresh water lakes. Take a dip and soak up the naturally occurring tea tree oils (the fountain of youth) Once rejuvenated to return to MiCat for our beautiful cruise home. What a day!”

Trip fare includes morning tea, lunch, transportation, activities and National Park fees.

For more information on the agency, their available tours and Moreton Bay, check out their website at Moreton Bay Escapes.

UQMSA is proud to announce that this is a special offer that the club has secured for you. It’s a deal that you cannot get anywhere else! (you’d notice that prices are much higher on the website) Due to limited availability, you are advised to make your decision as soon as possible. Registration will be held on Mamak Night, April 4th (Wednesday). The registration booth will be open from 6-8pm. We are only taking 40 people on board, so you better not be late!

Bring along your student ID, membership card and the full payment for registration.

Do invite your friends and family as well!

Don’t miss out!


p/s: More details on Mamak Night will be posted soon, so take this time to consider the offer!

Best regards,
UQMSA Committee 2007

Top 20 Malaysian Companies

Hi everyone!

Last week, a few of us on the committee met up with Nicole Andronicus, the UQ International Employment Services Manager for the Faculty of Business, Economics & Law. She told us that roughly three years ago, Malaysian students under the BEL Faculty compiled a list of the top 20 companies that we would like to work for upon graduation. We think that it would be highly beneficial to re-compile this list as there might have been a change in the list over these few years and she will be able to initiate and maintain contact with these companies, especially any new ones, on our behalf. Therefore, we would like to request that students under the BEL Faculty leave a comment with a list of companies that you would like to work for upon graduation or reply our e-mail on this issue.

(Currently, the committee is trying to establish if we can possibly seek the guidance of other faculties with regards to future employment)

Also, Nicole stressed the importance of signing up to the UQ Career Hub ( http://careerhub.uq.edu.au), the university's free online employment service where UQ students and graduates can search for:

• All types of degree-related employment opportunities
• Upcoming career and employment events/workshops
• Online career resources and planning

Don't forget to sign up for it. Hope to hear from you about your list of top 20 companies you would like to work for in the future.

Employment Market Seminar 2007 - Kuala Lumpur

Hey guys and girls,

Hope the first three weeks have been good so far!!!

UQ is inviting all graduates and Alumni to attend it's Employment Market Seminar in 2007 – Careers Networking Event in Malaysia in April.

If you have any friends, relatives or siblings back home in Malaysia now looking for better job opportunities... Get them to go for it!!! It'll be worth their while! The Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at JobStreet Corporation Berhad will be there to give a short presentation.

The aim of the employment seminar is to provide employment related information and practical tips to our international students who have completed their studies in Australia about the employment market in their home country. These seminars will give you the most up to date, practical knowledge available in a context that is practical to those with limited work experience and those with extensive work experience.

For more information, check out www.bel.uq.edu.au/employmentseminar
or http://www.bel.uq.edu.au/malaysia-s-employment-market-in-2007

If you want more information, email me at leonglinjing87@hotmail.com

I'm Lin Jing, your education convener for this year... so expect to hear more about scholarships, internships or job opportunities this year.

p.s. There's one held at Singapore as well.

BBQ #1 Follow-up

Hey guys!

Thanks for making it to the BBQ at Roma Street Parkland! We really hope you guys had a great time and left feeling very, very satisfied! If you didn't get the e-mail, the winners that completed the ice-breaker are Tomoko, Ernest and Irene Tey. Congrats, guys! Very well-deserved. :) Although we could only give out three prizes this time around, we're happy that you guys took it as a great opportunity to mingle, get to know everyone else a bit better, and even discovered which two of us on the committee are cousins, haha.

Anyway, pictures as promised:


Two of the many cooks for the day.


For those who didn't make it, this is the crowd that you missed out on... and then some more!












Finally, your committee for the year:

Top (L-R): Taqi, Calvin, Meng, Linggesh, Ali
Bottom (L-R): Trina, Sofia, Karen, Lin Jing, Sapphira

If you missed out on the BBQ, don't worry cause we've got heaps of stuff planned for the rest of the year. Also, don't forget to collect your membership cards from the booth outside the main refec on Thursday (8th March) from 2pm to 4 pm. Or just come by to say hello! Prize-winners, remember to claim your prizes from us at the booth!

We'll be seeing you guys around campus. Thanks again for a great Saturday afternoon!

Just A Reminder!

What: BBQ
Where: Roma Street Parkland
When: This Sat, 3rd March. 3-7 pm.
With: Malaysian Students Assocation

Again, look out for the Jalur Gemilang and don't forget your receipts and sign-up fee! Check out the Translink website for train and bus times; the stop is Roma Street for all those taking the train. Call 04 13852698 if you get lost, we'll send out a search party. ;)

It's gonna be FUN, so don't miss out!

BBQ @ Roma Street Parklands

Hello everyone!

Thanks for signing up on Market Day! It was really great to meet everyone. For those who didn't make it to Market Day, come along to the BBQ this Saturday to sign up! Membership is only $7 for the entire year.

It will be held at Roma Street Parkland and kicks off at 3 pm and we estimate that it will last till 7 pm. If you are unsure of how to get there, the easiest way to get there is by train, and the stop is Roma Street. Once you leave the platform, you will see clear directions to the park. Look out for committee members or flyers that will guide you to the right spot once you arrive! If you miss them, take a stroll and try spotting the Jalur Gemilang! =)

For train and bus times, go to http://www.translink.com.au/ The journey planner on the homepage is very easy to use. If you would like to know more about Roma Street Parkland and additional information on how to get there, do head over to http://www.romastreetparkland.com/gettingThere.asp#train

Those who signed up on Market Day, please bring your receipt along so that we can give you your membership cards, which you can start using immediately to claim your food! This is a good opportunity to meet fellow Malaysians, people interested in our diverse culture or even others who are in the same course as you, so don't miss out!

Hope your first week is going great and that we'll see you this Saturday! It's gonna be a blast!

Regards,
Your committee for 2007.

Coming right up!

Thanks to all those who turned up on Market Day and signed up! :) I wasn't there myself but I was told that it went great, and some of you brought your friends along, which is beyond awesome. The more the merrier! Soon enough, we'll post up pictures from that day.

If you didn't manage to make it, don't worry because our first BBQ is coming up! You can still meet all the lovely people that make this association. Bring your friends along, and just a reminder that they don't have to be Malaysian! Any UQ student can join our society. Watch this spot cause we'll be announcing all the details very soon but we're 99.9999999% sure that it'll be this Saturday at Roma Street Parklands. Okay, make that 101%!

See you around campus and hope your first week of uni is going great!

Happy Chinese New Year

Just a short note to wish all our members a Happy Chinese New Year, and we hope you guys have a great reunion dinner and collect lots of ang paus! We hope it will be a happy and prosperous year for you and wish you all health and wealth for the new year. For all those who aren't back at home, don't despair because we have a great year lined up for you to make you feel right at home.

Gong Hei Fatt Choi from all of us and we look forward to seeing you on Market Day! :)

About UQMSA

Welcome to UQMSA's official weblog!

UQMSA or The University of Queensland Malaysian Students Association is an official student body for all Malaysian students at UQ, which primarily operates in the St Lucia campus. UQMSA is supported by the Malaysian Student Council of Australia in Queensland (MASCA Queensland).

2007-2009 Sponsorships and Discounts

Some great discounts you enjoyed as a UQMSA member in 2007-2009

2009

St. Lucia

1. Edamame: 10% discount on orders
2. Brumby's Bakery: 10% off all bread products
3. 1001 Nights: 10% off for expenditure over $10


Brisbane City

1. Kadoya (Elizabeth Arcade) : Miso soup with any order
2. Hot Wok Cafe City (Elizabeth Arcade): 5% off(does not account for set meals, afternoon tea and lunch specials)
3. Madtongsan:10% discount with minimum purchase of 2 meals
4.Hosaku: Miso soup with $10 and above purchase, 5% off with above $20 purchases

Fortitude Valley

1. Burlington Supermarket (Duncan St.): 5% off everthing except specials
2.Green Tea Restaurant :10% off purchases above $10
3.Superbowl Chinese Restaurant:5% off with credit card payment or 10% off with cash payment

Milton

1.La Dolce Vita Caffe (Only) -

Buy 1 non-alcoholic beverage and get one free on Monday nights from 6.00pm-12 30am
10% discount on any item except alcoholic beverages

Toowong

1.Two Wong Asian: 5% discount with all special cookings purchased
2.ABRA Kebab: 10% discount with any purchase

Indooroopilly

1.Cafe 26: 10% off whole bill, Tuesday night steak specials at $11.90 and Thursday Asian food specials at $9.90

Taringa

Hungry Jacks Taringa: 20% off any purchase by showing UQ student ID

West End

1: The Three Monkeys Coffee & tea House - 10% off for all students (with student ID)

Gold Coast

QDeck (Q1 Tower in Gold Coast): 10% off student admission price, valid until 31st December 2009

2007

ST. LUCIA
1001 nights : 10 % discount over 10 AUD purchase.
Brumby's Bakery : 10% discount on all bread products.
Shyen Hair : 20% discount on wash + cut + Blowdry , 20% off colour

TOOWONG
Abra Kebab : 10% discount
Fruity Capers and Deli : 10% discount
Two Wong's Asian Food : 5% discount for all special cooking.
Superchicken : 10 % discount (except special items, ice cream and drinks)

CITY
City Asian Express : 10% discount
City Wok Vegetarian & Asian Cuisine : 5% discount
Hot Wok Cafe City : 5% for standard (except Specials)

SOUTHBANK
Satay Hut Bar & Restaurant : 10% discount

WEST END
The Three Monkeys Coffee & Tea House : 10% discount

INDOOROOPILLY
Cafe Mindoro : 15% discount (Mains), Buy 1 cake get 1 coffee free

MILTON
La Dolce Vita Cafe : 10% discount (non- alcoholic drinks)