Upcoming Events for June & July 2016

It's getting pretty chilly eh? But no time to chill with exams around the corner! Hope exam prep is going well :)

Check out some updates on the events in JUNE hosted by our affiliates which you could definitely drop by for a break in between studies ;)

Also, what’s a better motivation than looking forward to the myriad of things you can do during Winter! Go ahead and scroll down for a SNEAK PEAK of what to anticipate during the WINTER BREAK in July!

*********** JUNE EVENTS *********** 

Check out the following links for more information!

1) Bond University Malaysian Association (BUMA): Meet and Greet, 2nd June (Thursday) BUMAs Meet and Greet will be held at 6 pm, in the undergraduate lounge at Bond University. This event is for old and new members to meet! For further updates, check out the event page:https://www.facebook.com/events/314576552206784/

2) Persatuan Pelajar Malaysia Queensland (PPMQ): A Pre Ramadan Preparation (2 Night Program), 3rd & 4th June (Sat & Sun)

Check out the event details below!

*********** WINTER BREAK **********

RIVERLIFE ADVENTURES

Step off the edge of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and into a vertical world!

In collaboration with our Platinum Sponsor, Riverlife Australia, we’re bringing you an exciting adventure of ABSEILING at Kangaroo Point Cliffs this Winter Break!!

More details to follow, so do watch out for updates on our Facebook Page :)

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4th MASA 2016

MASA which stands for Malaysian Summit of Australia is an annual and largest Malaysian Student-organised event hosted by the Malaysian Students' Council of Australia (MASCA) that endeavours to unite the 20,000-strong Malaysian students across Australia under a single roof for the purpose of fostering a strong Malaysian Community here in the land down under.

This year, coming from the heart of New South Wales, the 4th installment of MASA will be offering you a range of opportunities from Conferences to Sporting Events to Career Fairs and even Awards for Outstanding Students! 

So what are you waiting for?! Come meet Malaysians from all over Australia here, "Where Excellence Crosses Path"

To register, simply:

1. Head to this link and fill in the registration form: http://bit.ly/1W2U3kZ

2. Make payment to MASCA Queensland at

     BSB: 014281

     Acc. no: 2189 85041 

3. Await confirmation!

For more inquiry, please feel free to check out the MASA website at http://www.malaysiansummitofaustralia.com/. Alternatively, follow MASAs Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/malaysiansummitofaustralia/ for more updates.

UQMSA Market Day Sem1, 2012

So the new semester begins, and how do we know that?

There was Market Day of course!

Market Day is UQ Union’s official welcome event where all students get to pick and choose which clubs and societies they want to be involved with throughout the year.

 Well a lot of you guys sure made the right choice because  UQMSA  hit a new record for sign-ups of new members! Guess being last year’s international club of the year sure helps eh? =D

It was great to see fellow Malaysians, both new members and old members turn up to sign up with us on the day.

What made it even better was that it wasn’t just Malaysians who wanted to be a part of our awesome little club, we had people from Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Chinese and Hong Kong signing up with us too! Or maybe it was the free food that we were offering to those who signed up that did the trick! =P

People snacking away while waiting in line to sign-up!

 And ouh man, did we have long lines!

Market Day turnout out great and we ended the day with more than 300 members signing up with  UQMSA !

If that’s not a good way to start off the semester I don’t know what is =)

Warmest Regards,

UQMSA Committee

Brisbane Comedy Festival

Hi members!

The Brisbane Comedy Festival is going on and our very own Harith Iskander, Douglas Lim and Kuah Jenhan will be taking the stage for a night!  

• Event : Brisbane Comedy Festival (Best of Comedy-Malaysia)
• Date : 21st March 2012 (Wednesday)
• Place : Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm
• Time : 7.00 - 8.00 PM

HOW TO GET THERE?

Everyone please gather at the UQ CityCat Stop at 5.20 PM. And please BE PUNCTUAL. 

But if you want to go there by yourself, the details below might be helpful. Please be at the Brisbane Powerhouse by at least 6.30 PM as the show will start at 7.00 PM.

Brisbane Powerhouse is located next to New Farm Park on the banks of the Brisbane river. Street access is via 119 Lamington Street, New Farm (continuation of James St).

Please Note: There is limited car parking at Brisbane Powerhouse.  They encourage all patrons to catch public transport where possible.  If you are travelling by car, please allow ample time to locate a car park at either Brisbane Powerhouse, New Farm Park or surrounding areas.

Powerhouse precinct map

• BY CITYCAT / FERRY

The New Farm Park CityCat and Ferry Wharf is a couple minutes walk from Brisbane Powerhouse. For more information call TransLink 131230 or visit http://www.translink.com.au/

• BY BUS

There are 3 bus services 196, 197 and 199 which stop a short walk away. For more information call TransLink 131230 or visit http://www.translink.com.au/

• BY BICYCLE

Secure racks are available free-of-charge at Brisbane Powerhouse.

• BY TAXI

Taxi drop off is inside the Brisbane Powerhouse car park beside the Stores Building. A direct dial phone to Black and White cabs is located near the Box Office at Brisbane Powerhouse.

• BY CAR

There is convenient free parking available from 8.30am - midnight Monday to Friday and 6.30am - midnight Saturday and Sunday in New Farm Park (access via Brunswick St). Alternatively, there is limited free parking onsite (access via Lamington St, a continuation of James St).

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR TICKETS?

1) Ticket will be handed over to you on the day of the event.

2) If you are going there by yourself and want to collect the tickets earlier, please contact Izziara or Saachi. 

ANY ENQUIRIES? PLEASE CONTACT US.

1) Izziara 0450803663

2) Saachi 0450383397

Lets get together for a night filled with laughs and thanks for your support! See you there! 

Warmest Regards,

UQMSA Committee

UQMSA’s “Jom Watch AFL”

And so the dreaded mid-semester period came, with its load of tear-inducing stress, assignments that just won’t write themselves up, and exams that reduce students to hair-pulling and overeating. And of course, UQMSA came to the rescue (as always la) with our ready shot of fun! :P

 

Over 30 of us headed in one big, noisy rombongan to the Gabba to experience football as the Aussies know it J It was the Brisbane Lions VS North Melbourne. Before this, the Lions were win-less in the new season with 7-straight losses. And then came our Malaysian gang. The rest, as they say, is history, as evidenced by the in-depth statistical analysis below :

 

 

The Brisbane Singa started the game in nervous fashion in a match that was really tight, but they eventually managed to outscore their opponents from Melbourne during the 4^th quarter. Truly a night to remember for every one of us as we cheered like crazy for every pass, tackle and goal.  

 

Special thanks to Michael and Simon for being our guides J

 

Warmest Regards

UQMSA Committee

 

 

 

 

Faces coasted with warpaint and ready to rock the Gabba!

 

The Lions’ Ultra-Secret weapon for the night : the UQMSA gang!

 

 

 

 

Mamak Night 2011

Hey all,

 

Details of the event of the semester have just been finalized!

 

UQMSA presents....... (cue drums) MAMAK NIGHT! =)

 

 

Date: 1st June 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 630pm for a 7pm start

Venue: BEL Faculty Rooftop Terrace, Colin Clark (Building 39)

 

For all you Malaysians missing your favorite foods from back home, oh boy do we have a feast lined up for you! And knowing how us Malaysian eat, we're ordering heaps too! 

 

Mamak Night Menu:

1) Rice with Chicken Curry and Cabbage

2) Sambal Ikan

3) Mee Goreng Mamak

4) Spaghetti Goreng

5) Bubur Pulut Hitam

6) Hot Teh Tarik

 

You can get your ticket from our booth which will be right next to STA Travel. We'll be there on 27th Friday (TOMORROW!!!!!!!),30th Monday and 31st Tuesday from 10am-2pm. 

 

Ticket Prices are as follows:

Members - $8

Non-members - $14

 

Spaces are limited so rush over to our booth to buy your tickets as soon as possible! You don't want to be the only person missing out on this event, do you?

 

*******Volunteers Needed******

We need helpers with serving and managing the crowd. There is also one spot for anyone who would like to help out our very own UQMSA photographer. No need to be a pro - a deep interest will do! =D

For those who would love to volunteer and be smelling like some mouth-watering Malaysian food or taking happy pictures, please email us uniqmsa@gmail.com the following details by Sunday 29th May, 8pm:

-Name

-Email address

-Phone number

Note: Volunteers are required be available from 5pm.

 

Facebook event page. Click HERE

 

See you there

 

 

Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee

MAMAK NIGHT *teaser*

UQMSA's "Jom Watch AFL !" might be over and it sure was a great experience for all of us who went to watch the Brisbane Lions beat North Melbourne!

But in truth us Malaysian are crazy about one thing and one thing only. And that's our food!! So the event we've all been waiting for is here!

UQMSA's traditional semester-ender, and our BIGGEST event of the Sem, MAMAK NIGHT, is just around the corner!!

The weather might be getting cold, you might be jam packed with assignments and exams might not be too far off but there is no better way to cheer yourself and get yourself pumped up than some good old Malaysian food!

The details of the event are as below:

Date: 1st June 2011 (Wednesday)

Time: 6PM to 9PM

Venue: BEL Faculty Rooftop Cafe (UQMSA will be reserving the whole venue)
Ticket Booths : 10am - 2pm, May 29, 30 & 31st (Fri, Mon and Tue), UQ Union beside STA Travel

Ticket prices & food menu will be out latest by this Friday. For now just block of some time on your busy calendar for UQMSA's MAMAK NIGHT, its going to be the only place to be on 1st June ! :)

Stay tuned for the latest updates!

Warmest Regards,

UQMSA Committee 

UQ’s Diversity Week (Malaysia)

Wanna know more about Malaysia's culture, places to visit or simply missing the Malaysian Food? Come and join us on this coming Tuesday! There would be exhibition, food sampling, demonstration of Sepak Raga, Inai hand painting, FashIon Show, Q&A session with us, or picture taking with the models who would be wearing Malaysia costumes (30 mins after the fashion show)

MaLaYsiA StALL
Date: 24.05.2011
Time: 10.00am-2.30pm
Venue: Grassy Knoll

 

***Volunteers Needed***
If you're interested in helping us promote our unique Malaysian culture to our fellow UQ students, do drop us an email uniqmsa@gmail.com with your name, email address, phone number, and availability by 8pm, 22nd of May, Sunday.
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UQ's Diversity Week, in which the university celebrates the diversity of cultures on campus. The Cultural Fiesta organized by the UQ Union is part of Diversity Week, and aims to showcase the cultural displays of the different countries that UQ's international students hail from. The event will feature student clubs showcasing their natural foods, costumes, dance, plus roving performers, stalls, dancing dragons and more. The outdoor celebration in Campbell Place between 10am-2pm is an open invitation to all UQ students to join in the fun.

And leading proudly will be our Malaysian Stall, featuring our wonderful cultural diversity, our awesome traditional costumes, and samplings of the best food in the world: Malaysian Food!
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Timetable for the day
10.00 am – 11.00 am * Exhibition + Food sampling(whole day)
11.00 am – 11.30 am * Demonstration of Sepak Raga // Inai Hand Painting
11.30 am – 1.00 pm * Exhibition + Food (whole day) // Inai Hand Painting
(12.00noon-12.10pm : Fashion show performance)
(12.30 noon - 1.00 pm Sepak raga sport game)
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm * Exhibition + Food (whole day)
2.00 pm – 2.30 pm *Exhibition + Food (whole day)

For those who are interested to join our Sepak Raga game, mystery prize will be giving out to the winner who can balance the ball for the longest time without dropping it on the floor.

It's all about Fun, socializing and learning about Malaysia

See you there!
Warmest regards,
UQMSA Committee

Eat, Show and Tell

Greetings everyone,

 

Last week’s Makan Night was a big hit! J Thanks to everyone who came! I hope you guys did enjoy the food we served as I most certainly did! UQMSA would also like to take this opportunity to apologize to those who did not get to buy any food due to the surprisingly large crowd.. but don’t fret as UQMSA will be organizing more ‘makan sessions’ and do our very best to cater for all members. Nevertheless, I suppose pictures speak better than words ya? Here are some pictures taken by UQMSA’s awesome photographer during the event!

 

 

Pre-event photo (volunteers + committee)! We certainly are not camera shy ;)

 

 

The excited crowd lining up even before the event!

 

 

 

 Spot the ‘FREE Teh Tarik’ & yummy Malaysian food!

 

 

 

Everyone is so absorbed in the food….LOL

 

Pasar malam Brisbane kat UQ St. Lucia J

 

 

 

Glad to see happy faces despite the long queue J yes, yummy Malaysian food awaits!

 

 

Spot the eagerness in getting money out of their purses, thank you guys!

 

 

The teh tarik team who served well J

 

 

 

Last but never least, the team who always knows how to have some fun despite fatigue. Couldn’t resist but to upload this one. Haha!

 

 

That’s all for now folks. Till we meet again in our next event! Stay tuned as you won’t wanna miss out on that again!

 

 

 

 

Proudly presented by,

UQMSA with love J

Every good deed helps to kindle this feeling of joy within us

This post does not include bikinis and swimming trunks that surely inspire a worthy trip or a perfect excuse to hit the beach to attempt a new skill: surfing, or rock climbing gears attached to your bodies to conquer the climbing walls. But it DOES capture the atmosphere of enthusiasm in a meeting room where the Volunteer Refugee Tutoring and Community Support (VoRTCS) Interview and Information session took place two Sundays ago. With all ears and hearts wide open, the volunteers were prepared to receive the gist of it all from THIS MAN in the PICTURE BELOW:

Allow me to introduce the presenter of the day and manager of the VORTCS team – Mr Julian Evans, or Jules.

Do not be deceived by this solemn picture of him. Believe me, this British bloke has the most laid back and witty character that can absolutely make you drop your books or pens to just listen to his persuasive speech.  His laid back character was consistently portrayed over the session as he would insist that we addressed him as Jules rather than Mr Evans. He started the session by sharing his philosophy of volunteering, quoting, “It is most important to have fun while you’re volunteering and working with your team”. His simple justification was that one should dwell in spirit of fun [and giving] in any voluntary work; otherwise one would not enjoy it, and loses sight of the purpose if the heart was not stirred. Well, something like that =P This drove away the tension in the air. Jules went on to enlighten us further on the expectations of being a refugee volunteer tutor. The majority, if not all, were positively swayed by Jules’ short and sweet presentation, resulting in a large number of sign-ups for this exciting voluntary work. He really sold the Refugee Tutoring Program to us.

All ears and eyes glued to Jules J

See! This black and white photo is a vivid proof that he literally got them hypnotised! @.@ Hee hee, in a positive way of course J

 

Forms were handed to every attendee before the group interviews commenced J

Only some paper work and submission of the required documents before the volunteers are well on their way to receive their Blue Cards and begin the journey as volunteer refugee tutors! J

MALAYSIA BOLEH ! woohoo!

Double WOOHOO for what we had for light refreshments after the session!

=D  Nothing like these two pictures that do show our affection for food! (particularly karipap!)

To all volunteers who attended this information and interview session as well as VoRTCS training session 1 on 9^th May 2011, the UQMSA committee and VoRTCS team would like to give you a big THANK YOU for showing a keen interest to be part of this volunteer program!

For more information, check out http://www.refugeetutoring.org 

Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to email Jules - julian.evans@svdpqld.org.au

Get ready for this exciting part of your journey & keep the passion for people alive! It certainly will be a rewarding experience for you. So if you think this voluntary work is for you and you’re still up for the challenge, SEE YOU at the 2^nd training session!  ;)

 

Love & peace,

Jess J & UQMSA Committee