Committee profile 2011

 

President  Joel Kok	Hi everyone! I'm currently entering the final year of my Bachelor of Engineering  (Mech) program here at UQ. I am also a Penang kia, so if anyone wants to have a coffee with me to reminiscence about Penang Laksa or Char Koay Teow, you're more than welcome :) It has been a truly wonderful experience meeting new friends and being able to serve fellow Malaysians for the past year through UQMSA, and all I can say is that its a privilege to be part of this great committee for the second year in a row. We sincerely hope to give our fellow Malaysians fun and beneficial activities for the year to come, to contribute to the welfare of our fellow Malaysians, and to do our part in promoting Malaysian culture to our UQ community. We hope to see you around!
Vice President Rahmat Shazi	Assalamulaikum and greetings to all. I'm Rahmat Shazi. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Business focusing on Social Networks research. Prior to this, I was a Mechanical Engineering lecturer specializing in Computational Fluid Dynamics. I like sports, especially long distance running, badminton and rugby. I have studied in the UK and the US, and Australia is a new destination. I hope to bring my experience to bear here in UQMSA, especially a different perspective. Thanks, and hope you'll stay around to find out more about UQMSA.
Secretary Nur Farhah	Greetings and Salam everyone. Studying overseas right after SPM was nowhere near the plan, but am surely glad I’m here today having the chance to serve YOU! Random me: ~Friendly.Jumpy.Happy-go-lucky~      Loves: Butter Pecan & Toffee ice cream, honey dew juice, animals and the smell of freshly trimmed grass! A chance I would grab: cartoon voice-overs! Advice: NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST! Program: Bachelor of Applied Science (Food science and Nutrition)/ Business Management, 2nd yr
Treasurer Jia Huay Ng	Hi peeps! My name is Jia Huay, am currently in my 3rd year (Year 2011) of Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting & Finance. LOVE food ( I'm from Ipoh, that pretty much explains why I love food, haha!). LOVE watching horror/thriller movies to scare myself (weird much huh!) ENJOY dancing. ENJOY travelling, especially to beaches. That's basically me. I'll like to meet new people so don't be afraid to just approach me if u see me in uni or if u need anything that I can help u with. Cheers ! =)
Social Convener Jiansheng Teh	Greetings nossypeoplethatwanttoknowmoreaboutme, the name is Jiansheng and I'm from a little town called Sandakan in East Malaysia. I'm currently pursuing my Bachelor of Commerce in UQ and enjoying my life in Brisbane which did I mention, is pretty awesome. I like to say that I'm nice and helpful but that's really up to you guys to perceive. I've got tons of interest, I enjoy working out at the gym, chilling out around the lake in UQ, and most of all playing a game of paintball with my friends ( ah... the moment when you the shot you made hit the target's head is just amazing) or when all fails, lazer tag, but that's really just a coward's game. Sorry Barney Stinson hehe. I've just recently joined the UQMSA committee as a Social Convener, what is a Social Convener Jiansheng you say? Well Ask.com says that I'm "responsible for gathering people around a social cause in an effort to address that cause." Unofficially I'm the first person that you'll comes in contact, if you ever need anything from UQMSA. I hope that your stay in UQ will be an amazing experience and I'll see you guys soon.
Social Convener Jiun Tsuen Low	Hi people!!! My name is JIUN. I am currently pursuing PhD in biomedical science, mainly focus in the control of insulin secretion (diabetic related stuffs). I am a friendly person and enjoying chatting with others. So, don’t hesitate to say Hi to me when you bump into me on the street. I will be more than happy to engage some random, nonsensical conversations with you. Anyway, for those who just join UQMSA, I hope you guys enjoy the warm welcome from UQMSA committees. We will give our best to help you settle in Brisbane. For the returning members, thanks for all the supports and hope you guys continue joining the upcoming activities.
IT Convener Peh Hwa	Hellooooo, PehHwa here. Currently I am studying Yr 3 Bachelor of Commerce. I can't live without yummy food and wonderful friendly friends. Furthermore, backpacking, mountain climbing and photographing have become part of my life. If you happen to see me hiding behind the camera, don't forget to say Hi. I don't bite :D
Education Convener Saachi Asok Kumar	Hello everybody! =) I’ve only been in Brisbane for about 6 months but I’m enjoying it here. Now if only they have mamaks, life would be complete! I’m an avid follower of football and I love playing futsal so if anyone ever wants to play, just give me a call! I’m also into all sorts of tech stuff. Tech toys are just so cool =D. Overall I’m a pretty laid back, sociable person so if you see me around just say HI! I’m more than happy to help all my fellow Malaysian with settling down over here. Program: Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science),Year3
Education Convener Jessica Wong	Hiii! If there is one word I’d tattoo on me it’ll be Exuberance. If there is one quote that makes most of my decisions it’ll be ‘What’s the worst that could happen’. If there is one question I’d randomly ask u & i on a train to somewhere, it’ll be ‘What’s the one thing you would dare to dream if you knew you wouldn’t fail?’ I perceive education as an ongoing process. I believe in the sayings – no pain no gain; no deposit, no return :) People who know me call me Jess instead of Jessica, because they know I much prefer that. So please call me Jess! :) Random Jess Fact 1: Too much cheese & sugar in my system makes me dizzy (: Random Jess Fact 2: That picture of me is taken with the oldest cow! hee hee. If we haven’t met, I’d like to meet you :) Program: Bachelor of Business Management (IB & Marketing)
Sponsorship Coordinator Tze Chiang Goh	HELLO EVERYONE!!! HOW's it going?? First off, welcome to BRISBANE!! I hope all of you will enjoy your stay here in the lovely city of Brisbane. Anyhow, I am  a sports n dance addict! =O i know right?? damn weird combo!! i enjoy playing football(soccer here), badminton, basketball and ultimate Frisbee!!! its all good fun! oh also not forgetting the wonders of dancing!! (yes u read it right! my favourite is salsa - sexy and fun!) so if you need anybody to play sports or dance just write on the UQMSA facebook wall or email me at goh.tzechiang@gmail.com or just come hunting for me! I will gladly join you if I have the time. If you wanna just sit down n chat n know more bout UQ/Brisbane/UQMSA, feel free to ask any of us! we are all friendly ppl. =)

PEOPLE, come join our 2009 Sponsorship Drive Committee!

Dear UQMSA members,

It’s that time of the year again (unfortunately not Christmas just yet) when UQMSA conducts a Sponsorship Drive to renew and establish new sponsorship deals with business entities in Brisbane for the 2010/2011 term. It is surely a golden opportunity for those who want to contribute extensively to the larger UQMSA community by securing sponsorship deals for an entire year. Information on the sponsorship drive is listed below to provide you with some insight:

Duration:

Make available for half-day training on Monday, 23 November 2009 (Venue and time TBC).

Sponsorship drive begins thereafter till late December (Knowing that most of us are returning to Malaysia, you will experience this at YOUR availability and pace. A week or two post-examination should suffice.)

Task:

To approach previous and potential sponsors to introduce our new attractive sponsorship package in pairs to secure sponsorship deal in any form. Also, to maintain close business relationship post-Sponsorship Drive on behalf of UQMSA for further follow-ups.

Experience:

NONE! If you eagerly want contribute to the UQMSA community, love meeting business people or simply wanting discounts from a shop you’ve been visiting regularly.. either way, just come on board!

Benefits:

1. Needless to say, invaluable networking experience with entrepreneurs in Brisbane.

2. Professional training conducted by a qualified trainer for PETRONAS scholars and HLA Assurance, our very own UQMSA Secretary, Mr Rahmat Shazi!

3. Certificate of participation and reference letters to be included in your CVs.

Just drop me an e-mail, at ivan_tan_89@hotmail.com, expressing your interest by Friday, 20 November 2009 if you would like to be included in this Sponsorship Drive and I will personally follow-up with you on the details.

So lastly, if there’s a time window between your last paper and your flight back to Malaysia, I would strongly encourage you to join the 2009 Sponsorship Drive Committee as you would be greatly rewarded with experience and satisfaction of securing deals and at the same time rewarding our UQMSA community at large. Should there be any queries, please feel free to contact me directly at 0425275616 or via e-mail. Looking forward to working with you folks : )

Ivan Tan

UQMSA Sponsorship Coordinator

Maxis Management Associate Program (M-Map)

Dear students,

Maxis is now recruiting gifted young minds to take on the challenge of being a part of the Maxis Management Associate Programme (M-MAP), which is recognized as one of Malaysia’s leading management programme for fresh graduates. The programme provides the opportunity for bright and talented minds from top universities all over the world to develop into future leaders of the company.

This one-year programme consists of challenging on-the-job training, business awareness visitations and work attachment, which allows you to learn more about the functional units of Maxis as well as provide you with the opportunity to harness your knowledge and skills. You will also discover how a Maxis I-Centre operates through a customer and retail experience at one of our regional branches. During this time, you will also be supported by a myriad of developmental soft skills and vital technical training.

We are currently looking for strong candidates from various academic backgrounds to fill the March and September intakes for year 2010. Please refer to the attached M-MAP attachment or our website, http://www.maxis.com.my/careers/mmap.asp?istruct=0:1:3 for further details.

If you think you have what it takes, please apply at www.maxis.com.my/careers/mmap.asp by October 31st, 2009, and also include the following details:

- Current CGPA/Grade Average
- Pre-University results (if applicable)
- SAT score (if applicable)
- SPM results

If you have any other inquiries, please email mmap@maxis.com.my.

UQMSA Committee Board 2010 !

Hi all,

Thanks for attending the Annual General Meeting and Mamak Night Sem 2. Pictures are all up on the web gallery.

Congratulations to those elected.

UQMSA 2010 Committee Board.

President: Sapphira Toh
Vice President: Tim Chong
Secretary: Rahmat Shazi
Treasurer 1: Kian Nam Loke
Social Conveners: Joel Kok, Michael Ng
I.T. Conveners: Kong Mun Cheong
Education Convener: Minli Wong, Alexandra Goh
Sponsorship Coordinator: Ivan Tan


UQMSA Board 2009 would like to thank all of you for your support this year.


Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee 09/10

UQMSA Mid-Autumn Festival 09

Dear members,

UQMSA proudly brings to you.... the UQMSA Mooncake Festival 2009




Date: 16th October 2009
Venue: UQ Chancellors Place Bus Stop
Commencing time: 7pm onwards
It is open to members only. Details to follow, so watch this space !!

Regards,
UQMSA Committee

Hey all,

UQMSA Annual General Meeting 2009 and Mamak Night (Free!!) will be held this Friday. Remember, we need each and every one of YOU to attend this important event! You don't wanna miss the food and fun too right? Come on, it's FREE FOOD! We board members are salivating ourselves! You won't regret it!

Date: 25 September 2009 (Friday)
Time: 4.30 PM for a 5.00 PM start (AGM) and 7.00 PM (Mamak Night)
Venue: Abel Smith Lecture Theatre (23-1) (AGM) and BEL Faculty Rooftop Terrace (Mamak Night)

Positions available:
1) President
2) Vice President
3) Secretary
4) Treasurer
5) Social Convener x 3
6) IT Officer x 2
7) Education Convener
8) Sponsorship Coordinator

Note: The positions are the same as our current board. Future board members have the power/ right to amend the positions if required.

Involving yourselves in the board will not only enhance your CV, but also your personal development such as team work skills, event management and interpersonal skills. Commitment towards the club, being reliable and responsible are some of the key characteristics that are of utmost importance in being a board member.

Remember, we will also have our Mamak Night during the night and we believe Malaysians don't like to miss free food right?

In addition, we would also like to inform all of you that we will have a rock climbing social activity during the Spring Break in the Valley. An e-mail detailing this will be sent out soon.

Come along and join the fun, so see you there!

Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee 2009

UQMSA Rock Climbing 2009

Hi all,

UQMSA is proud to organise a rock climbing social activity for our members. It is bound to be challenging and fun at the same time. In addition, there will be a lot of chances to meet and greet the members of UQMSA, if you have not met up with them before. The details of this event are as follows:

Date: 1^st October (Thursday, Mid Semester Break)

Time: 11.30 AM – 2.00 PM (1130-1430)

Location: Rocksports Indoor Rock Climbing

Price: AUD 16 for 2.5 hours max

- Includes: harness hire (worth AUD 5)

- Instructors assistance

- Only applicable if we get more than 10 people

Registration and payment: During AGM and Mamak Night on Friday (25^th September 2009). The full amount will be collected

Additional note: Gather at Fortitude Valley Train Station at 11.00 AM before walking to venue

Do note that we need more than 10 people to get this special rate, so do and please do, invite your friends to attend this social event so that we could all enjoy this awesome event. Please be reminded that registration will need to be completed by this Friday and full payment (AUD 16) will be collected on registration.

Hope to see all of you this Friday for registration. Remember that the AGM and Mamak Night is also this Friday.

Regards,

UQMSA Committee

2009 Uni Asean Games

Asean Uni Games 2009

Day 1: Sunday, 27-09-2009
(*) 08.00-17.00 Opening Ceremony and Soccer Match
Venue: Holland Park, East Brisbane


Day 2: Monday 28-09-2009
(*) 09.00-13.00 Netball
Venue: UQ Netball Court

(*) 15.00-17.00 Rugby
Venue: UQ Softball Diamond


Day 3: Tuesday 29-09-2009
(*) 08.00-11.00 Athletics
Venue: UQ Athletic field

(*) 11.00-13.00 Movie Screening 1 at Schonell Theatre UQ ->> Singapore: "I Not Stupid" (小孩不笨)
an internationally-acclaimed movie. (English-subtitled)
The film portrays the lives, struggles, and adventures of three Primary 6 pupils who are placed in the academically inferior EM3 stream (which, as a result of parliamentary debates following the release of the film, was abolished in 2008). This satirical comedy criticises the Singaporean education system and social attitudes in Singapore, including the competitive kiasu (fear of losing) mentality and over-obedience to authority.
"I Not Stupid" won several awards, including the Best Chinese Film Award, at the Golden Bauhinia Awards, and the Best Chinese Humanitarian Film Award at the 2002 Taiwan Golden Torch Awards. The film was also nominated for Best Asian Film at the Hong Kong Film Awards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Not_Stupid

(*) 12.00-16.00 Festival and Bazaar at UQ Lake (right in front of the UQ Bookstore)
Festivity of cultural exhibition, performances, fashion show. There will also be garage sales, delicious food stalls, and games. Dont miss out!

(*) 15.00-17.00 Movie Screening 2 at Schonell Theatre UQ ->> Indonesia: "Apa Apa Dengan Cinta?"
a 2002 Indonesian film directed by Rudy Soedjarwo. The Indonesian title is actually an untranslatable word play, as Cinta (Indonesian for "love") is also the name of the main character. As such the title can be translated as "What's Up With Love?" as well as "What's Up With Cinta (the person)."
The adventure of What's Up with Love? lies in the question of whether damages caused by the "forbidden romance" were reversible, and whether it was possible for Cinta to remain faithful to her girlfriends without losing Rangga. The film is coloured with Indonesian mainstream as well as sidestream values, elements of classical culture and politics, real issues encountered in teen life, and unique adventures and surprises.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ada_Apa_dengan_Cinta%3F

(*) 18.00-20.30 Battle of the Bands at Red Room/2nd Degree Grill (to be confirmed)
A battle between the bands from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Come and see the performance!


Day 4: Wednesday 30-09-2009
(*) 09.00-17.00 Basketball
Venue: QUT Kelvin Grove


Day 5: Thursday 01-10-2009
(*) 10.00-14.00 Futsal
Venue: West End

(*)18.30-midnight: Closing Ceremony
Venue: Grand Ballroom Stamford Plaza Hotel
Tickets on sale now, tickets limited!
$20 for performers
$25 for athletes
$30 for non-athletes
Includes all you can eat buffet from the hotel, acoustic performances, cultural dance, prize-giving for everyone, handing out trophy and medals, midnight desert and mingling with people from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

For tickets contact:
Diyana: 0416567152
Sandra: 0450048649



If you have any questions about the event, feel free to contact us:
(*) Brunei
Anne: 0416813338

(*) Indonesia
Alken: 0405280954 (sports)
Sandra: 0450048649 (social events)

(*)Malaysia
Johan: 0420612646 (sports)
Saufi: 0450726915 (social events)

(*)Singapore
Firdaus: 0411319480

or Log on to http://aseanunigames.tumblr.com/


Regards,
UQMSA Committee

UQMSA AGM 2009

Respected Members,

The year is almost reaching its end, as is the term of the current UQMSA committee. Therefore, UQMSA will hold its 2009 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the 25^th of September 2009 (Friday). The details of the AGM are as follows:

Date: 25^th September 2009 (Friday)

Time: 4.30 PM – 6.30 PM (1630 hrs – 1830 hrs)

Venue: Able Smith Lecture Theatre (Building 23)

The AGM will be an avenue for members to become more involved in the association for the year 2010 by becoming a part of the committee. We hope that our members will free up some of their time to attend the AGM as these future committee members will be at the forefront in portraying the Malaysian spirit in Queensland.

Although we have set a date for our AGM, rest assured, we still have other activities lined up for this term. These include Makan Nite in conjunction with the UQ Singapore Students' Society, Sunshine Coast Trip and Lantern Festival. Our reason for having the AGM earlier is to avoid holding it in the final hectic weeks of the semester when a lot of assignments will be due.

A list of the positions and position descriptions will be sent out in our next e-mail.

Thank you for your participation thus far in our events. We hope to see you at our AGM this 25^th of September.

Regards,

UQMSA Committee

UQ SSS Makan Nite Semester 2 2009

Dear members,

UQ Singapore Students' Society is organizing another Makan Nite event for this semester. The details of the event are listed as follows:

Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Time: 5.00 - 6.30 pm
Location: UQ Union, in front of Main Refectory


Descriptions (from Facebook):

Chow down on the tasty fare of home and our neighbouring countries!
________________________________

[Menu] ::halal::

Singapore:-
Fried Horfun [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hor_fun]
Chicken curry and rice
Chicken skewers ($1.50)
Bandung ($1.50) [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandung_(drink)]
Milo Dinosaurs ($1.50)

Malaysia:-
Nasi Ayam [chicken fried rice]
Curry Puffs
Potong Ice-cream [http://jan-el.blogspot.com/2009/06/super-ice-cream-potong.html]

Brunei:-
Nasi Katok
[http://bruneiresources.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!C23126CE7B171230!764.entry]

Indonesia:-
________________________________

(for our non-SEAsian guests - Makan: Malay for "meal" or "to eat".)

past Makan Nites:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=71742034378
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27917652985

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."


Warmest regards,
UQMSA Committee 2009

UQMSA Movie Night: The Taking of Pelham 123

Hi all,

UQMSA will be organising a Movie Night this 4th of September. This event will be a social gathering where the members can meet and greet each other and at the same time watch a good (hopefully) movie. The details are as follows:

Date: 4th September 2009 (Friday)
Time: TBC but approx. 7+ PM
Venue: Birch Carroll Coyle, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
Movie: The Taking of Pelham 123
Price: $6.50

We hope to gather as many members as possible for this event. However, as we need to book the places beforehand, we would like members that are interested in coming for the event (really sure about it) to reply this message before the 30th of August 2009. Any message received after that may be ignored due to logistical constraints. In your reply, please mention your name(s) and student number(s). Any other information that you would like to include is indeed welcomed.

We hope to receive your replies really soon. We will send out further details once it gets closer to the event. Thank you.

Regards,
UQMSA Committee

UQMSA Welcome BBQ for Semester 2 '09

Dear members,

This semester's welcoming BBQ for all UQMSA members will be held as follows:

Date: Saturday, 8th August 2009

Time: 11.00 am to 2.30 pm

Venue: UQ Lakes, UQ St Lucia

This event is open to all members and for those who are interested in joining UQMSA. Registration booth will be open during the day itself. For members, don't forget to bring your membership card for the BBQ.

Feel free to come and enjoy the BBQ with the rest of Malaysian comunity in UQ.

Warmest regards,

UQMSA Committee '09

Market Day Semester 2 2009

Tomorrow is Market Day! The booth will be located directly behind the Steele Building (Building number 3) along the Great Court. We'll be selling drinks. Do take some time to see other clubs and activities that are on this week.

In the meantime, do look at the 'Tips' section on the website. It is updated with new information regularly. Pls forward any questions to uniqmsa@gmail.com

Cheers,

UQMSA Committee 2009

Update on Mamak Nite

Hi guys,

This is the new poster for Mamak Nite. Mamak Nite is now open for non-members at the cost of $12 per person. So now you can bring along your (non-member) friends to the event. Cheers.

Regards,

UQMSA Committee 09

UQMSA's Mamak Nite

Dear members,

Mamak Nite is coming again. This year, we will have two Mamak Nites for each semester and the first one is just around the corner. This time around, we will have a new format for Mamak Nite. Instead of the tried and tested method of selling to whoever can arrive the fastest, we will be selling tickets to the event and ticket sales will be on a first come first served basis. Exotic Malaysian food will be served and this will be a members only event as our sign of appreciation towards all of you. Instead of writing long sentences, the summary of all the information is as follows:

Event: Mamak Nite
Date: 29 May 2009
Time: 5.30 (1730) - 8.00 (2000) PM
Place: Rooftop Terrace (BEL Faculty)
Menu: Mee Goreng, Beef Rendang, Chicken Curry, Steamed Rice and kuih-muih as desserts. We would also be serving Teh Tarik during the night..
Vegetarion Menu: Available (dhal and vegetarian suitable desserts)
Ticket Price: AUD 7.00 per person

This will be a Members-Only Event and Non-Members are advised to sign up as members to purchase the tickets.

Remember, ladies and gentlemen, tickets are very limited and we would advised our members to secure their places early. In our opinion, the price is very cheap, considering the types of food that you will get and the venue of the event (Rooftop Terrace).

Our ticket booth will be on these following days:

• 21st May (tomorrow)
• 26th May (TBC, subject to ticket availability)
  
• 27th May (TBC, subject to ticket availability)
• 28th May (TBC, subject to ticket availability)

Our booth is tentatively open from 12.00 - 2.00 PM and will be located near the Main Refec. 

We will also be selling Nasi Lemak tomorrow, and tentatively, on Wednesday next week. Please come early so that you all won't miss out on our famous Nasi Lemak.

Remember, Mamak Nite will be on the 29th and secure your tickets early at our booth tomorrow near the Main Refec from 12.00 - 2.00 PM. Nasi Lemak will also be on sale.

We will advise of any changes via e-mail in the future.

Hope to see all of you tomorrow and during Mamak Nite.

Regards,
UQMSA Committee

Gold Coast Trip Reminder

Dear members,

Just a reminder to all the Gold Coast Trip Participants tomorrow (11th April 09), please be at the Chancellor's Place, UQ by 8.15 am as the bus will leave at 8.30 am. Latecomers will not be tolerated.

Please also bring your sun protection equipments (sunscreen, sunnies and hats) as well as a bottle of water just to keep you hydrated as we will not provide any drinks. Another reminder is for you guys to bring your OSHC cards just in case anything happens on the day itself.

Lastly, you can refer to the itinerary for more info regarding the trip. 

Thanks. See u all tomorrow. Cheers.

Regards,

UQMSA Committee

Gold Coast Trip 09

Hi all,

The itinerary for the Gold Coast trip is finalised and listed as follows:

0815(8.15 AM) – Gather at Chancellor’s Place UQ (UQ Bus Stop, near Student Centre)

 

 0830 (8.30 AM) – Leave UQ for Gold Coast

1045 (10.45 AM) – Arrive at Harbour Town, Helensvale (Shopping + Free Activity)

1245 (12.45 PM) – Leave Harbour Town for Surfers Paradise

1330 (1.30 PM) – Arrive at Surfers Paradise (Visit Main Places + Free Activity)

1515 (3.15 PM) – Begin Walk towards Q-Deck Observation Tower (Q1 Tower)

1530 (3.30 PM) – Reach Q-Deck

1630 (4.30 PM) – Leave Q-Deck for UQ

Please note that UQMSA will be operating on a strict schedule and we hope that you can be punctual and keep to the aforementioned schedule. 

Also, please be informed that we will not provide lunches during the day. Lunches can be purchased at Harbour Town or Surfers Paradise during our visit there. We will not wait for anyone who forgets to buy their lunch. We would also advise the participants to bring their own bottled water for the trip as we will not be providing any during the day.

Futher updates will be sent to e-mails and updated here as well. 

Hope to see you guys soon. Cheers.

Warmest regards,

UQMSA Committee

New Sponsor for UQMSA

Hi all,

QDeck (Q1 Tower in Gold Coast) is offering 10% off student admission price which is valid until 31st December 2009 for all UQMSA members.

This is indeed a good reason to visit Gold Coast and take this opportunity to view the magnificent view of Gold Coast from above.

That's all for now. Cheers.


Warmest regards,
UQMSA Committee

Dear members of UQMSA,

Pictures are uploaded on http://uniqmsa.multiply.com

Any pictures in the future events will also be posted there.


Many thanks,
UQMSA Committee 2009.

Committee Update 09

Hi all,

One of our social conveners, Fehy had just resigned due to her commitment to her studies. Therefore, we would like to welcome our new social convener who's taking over Fehy's position, Sapphira. Welcome Sapphira!!!

Therefore, our current committee members are listed as below:

President: Hiresh Devaser
Vice President: Tim Chong
Secretary: Ahmad Nasri Mohd Shafie
Treasurer 1: Alvin Teh
Treasurer 2: Tam Ai Wei
Social Conveners: Alia Adam, Sapphira Toh and Michael Ng
I.T. Conveners: Ali Azman Jalaludin and Kong Mun Cheong
Education Convener: Leong Lin Jing
Sponsorship Coordinator: Pinky Liang Shih Ping

That's all for now. Just a quick update though. See u guys around. Cheers.


Warmest regards,
UQMSA 09

Oceania Summit Games 09

To dearest members,

A message from MASCA:

Hi guys,

MASCA QLD in association with MASCA from other states will be organising the inaugural Oceania Summit and Games 09. Therefore MASCA QLD is looking for participations from its members to be part of the Australian contingent. Among the actitvities that are going to be held in New Zealand are:

1. Soccer
2. Netball
3. Rugby
4. Basketball
5. Volleyball
6. Takraw
7. Badminton
8. Frisbee
9. Debate

Thus we need participants who can participate in atleast one of the activities listed above to register with us and be part of the Australian team. Members who wants to join the event as supporters are mostly welcomed. A follow up on the finalised program tentative will be available in the near future. This is also a good opportunity for everyone to spend their easter break travelling around NZ after the event.

Estimated budget:

Airfare inclusive airport tax: 400 AUD
Participation fee: 200 NZD (covers accommodation, food, transportation, opening, clsoing dinner and all activity expenses for the whole 3 days).

However MASCA QLD will definitely subsidise their QLD participants with or without any sponsors. The amount is yet to be confirmed.
Attached is also the poster for the event and the event tentative. Please contact us for any inquiries.

For interested parties please submit your name and sports that you wish to participate to this email before the 7th of March 09. Looking forward to hear from you guys.

Thanks guys,
MASCA QLD

Regards,
UQMSA '09

UQMSA Welcome BBQ Party 2009

The UQMSA Welcome BBQ party will be held on the 14th of March at the beautiful Southbank Parklands with a breathtaking view of the Brisbane River, a truly Aussie experience. Do bring your membership cards along.

Date: 14 March 2009, Saturday
Venue: South Bank Parklands
Time: 10 30 am

You can get there by the City Cat, which stops at the South Bank terminal or take a bus to Cultural Centre and it’s a short walk from there. Visit www.translink.com.au to assist you with your route.

And...We’ll be sharing more about the GOLD COAST trip which will be coming up shortly!

If you know of any friends who still want to join the society, we will still be offering membership cards at both of these events!

Hope to see you all there!

Cheers,
UQMSA Committee 2009

Welcome Aboard

Dear members of UQMSA,

Welcome to our society and we hope the year has started off with a bang for all of you! We had more than 250 members signing up on that day which is a new record for the club. We hope you had an enjoyable time.

Special thanks to Ernest Tee, Chin Voon Szn, Michael Liu, Nigel Karl, Nik Syamim, Shasha, Sapphira, Alia Burhanuddin, Ken Chan and Daniel Law for helping out and making the event a success.

We have great activities lined up for you this semester.

Just this weekend, the Malaysian Students’ Councils of Australia (QLD) or MASCA will be holding their annual welcome BBQ at UQ Lakes. Expect lots of relevant info, exciting games and delicious food that will not disappoint.

Date: 7 March 2009, Saturday
Time: 11 am
Venue: UQ Lakes

Look out for details of our very own Welcome BBQ party in the next post!

Pictures from Market Day

Hi all,

These are some of the pics from the latest Market Day in UQ. The happy faces of the committee and members can be seen from the pictures :D

The rest of the pictures can be viewed at our photo gallery at:
http://uniqmsa.multiply.com/photos/album/1/Market_Day_09

Thanks and enjoy ur studies in UQ. Cheers. Bye2.

Kind regards,
UQMSA Committee '09

UQ Market Day

To all members and non-members,

The UQ Market Day for this semester will be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday, 25th February 2009
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Location: Tables C059-C060, between Building 5 (Richards) and Building 7 (Parnell) at the Great Court
Membership fees: AUD 7 for returning members
AUD 10 for new members

For old members, bring your old cards (if possible) for us to check your membership status. If you've lost your card, we'll help you get discounts on your membership by any mean possible.

We will also be selling food and drinks during the day with appropriate price tags.

That's all for now folks. See u guys during the market day. Cheers.


Warmest regards,
UQMSA Committee 2009

Homestay Program

G'day,

Ms Pam Devi is offering her services as a homestay provider at:
96 Silky Oak Circuit, Fitzgibbon, 4018, Qld.

For just $220 per week, you get

• nutritious vegetarian breakfast and dinner meals, soya meats available too
• high speed internet for an extra $10 per week
• electricity, water included in bill
• someone to watch over you

It’s only a 5 minute walk from the Carseldine station where trains come very regularly

• Half and hour to Toowong station where you can then take the 412/402 to UQ
• Twenty mins to the city
• Direct buses to Westfield Chermside shopping centre

A fantastic option for those would love a homely environment where care is given to you.

Pls contact Ms. Pam at 0402 034 751 for more details or any questions you might have.

New Tips for the Year

Hi all,

These tips might not sound new to some or perhaps most of us, but they are definitely useful for the new guys of the club. So, make full use of the tips as you might be using them at least few times. Cheers.

Transportation Tips

Please refer to these websites:

www.translink.com.au
- for bus, train and ferry operation times

www.whereis.com
maps.google.com.au
- to find your way around

Always remember to show your student ID card to get concessional rates.

Owning a car

If you decide to drive in Queensland, please obey the traffic laws here as the traffic
police are a lot more stringent than back home and the fines are hefty.

If you require an accredited translation of your driving license from Malay to English, please see Dr. Parvinder Kler (Economics lecturer at UQ). You can reach him at (07)3365 6287 during office hours or send him an e-mail at p.kler@economics.uq.edu.au

Tax

If you intend to work or hold an interest bearing account in Australia, you require a
Tax File Number (TFN) and you can apply for it at http://www.ato.gov.au

Student Discounts

Hungry Jacks Taringa – 20% off
Birch, Carroll and Coyle Indooroopilly and South Bank Cineplex cinemas ($6.50 and $5.50/$6.50respectively)

Charity Shops

There is a YWCA charity shop selling second hand clothes, shoes and books in Toowong. Most, if not all items sell for below $5. It is located at 51 Sherwood avenue, just down from Toowong village. Near Laksa Hut.


Medical Care

Most affordable pharmacy at:
Chemist Ware House
Shop 1, 34 Coonan Street, Indooroopilly,4068,Qld.

www.epharmacy.com.au

1st Post for Year 2009

Hi everyone,

This would be the first post for this year. This blog will be updated as soon as possible with all the necessary info for the coming semester. Sorry for not attending to the website due to the long summer holiday.

Hopefully this year will be a great year for all of the Malaysian in UQ. Stay tuned for more updates. Cheers.


Warmest regards,
"New" UQMSA Committee

AUG Brisbane Interview Session (15-30 December 2010)

Dear students,

Greetings from AUG Brisbane !!

Have you received your final results? Have you received an offer for the course and institution of your choice?

AUG Brisbane would like to invite you to attend our AUG Brisbane Interview Session, an excellent opportunity for you to discuss your study options with a range of education providers and submit your applications on the spot (application fees are waived during the Interview Session)!

Date: 15 – 30 December 2010

Time: 3 - 5 p.m.

Venue: AUG Brisbane (Level 1, 25 Adelaide St, Brisbane 4000 QLD)

As places are limited, please RSVP your attendance by emailing to ryan.heryyanto@augstudy.com or calling us at (07) 3210 1383 (remember to include your full name, preferred institution/course, mobile number and email address).

Level 1, 25-27 Adelaide Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
+61 7 3210 1383 | Fax +61 7 3210 1683
brisbane@augstudy.com | www.augstudy.com

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