UQMSA Committee
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Mamak Night 2011
UQMSA Committee
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Jom Watch AFL
Salam Sejahtera and Hi everyone !
Hope things have been awesome, and that the mid-semester exams are all out of the way already :) If you've been missing our past events, no need to fret anymore as our next big excursion is now here! UQMSA will be organizing Jom Watch AFL ! , in which we will all be watching and cheering the Brisbane Lions at The Gabba :D
A bit about Aussie Footy
Australian Rules Football, or Aussie Footy for short, is the one of the most popular sports in this sports-obsessed nation which is Australia. The game itself is a unique blend of soccer, Gaelic football, and rugby, and is considered as one of the unique icons of Australian culture.
And like surfing in the Gold Coast, or patting a koala at Lone Pine, experiencing a live Footy match is something that should not be missed by anyone in Australia!
Okay, enough with exciting you, details of the event are below :)
UQMSA's "Jom Watch AFL ! "
When : 21st May 2011 (Sat)
Venue : The Gabba Stadium, Wooloongabba.
Game : Brisbane Lions VS North Melbourne
Ticket Price : Special Student's Package ~ $32 per person
Includes : - Free transportation, to and from the Gabba stadium
- Food vouchers to the value of $5.50 and a beverage voucher to the value of $6.60
- Match Tickets.
Tentative Schedule for the day:
5.30pm Kumpul at UQ bus-stop
5.45pm Depart for the Gabba
6.10pm Dinner at the stadium's cafe
6.45pm Pre-game activities
Includes
- free face-painting to transform you into a "Lion"!
- Free balloon animals and hats
- Being a part of the action inside the free Gabba photo booth where you are the star in your very own action shot
- Handball target where you can learn some of the skills involved in AFL
- Meet the Brisbane Lions mascot, Bernie “Gabba” Vegas
7.30pm Match begins
9.30pm Match ends. Balik!
If you have any questions or would like to get more details, please contact person-in-charge, Joel, at joelkokcl@hotmail.com
We will be opening our booth for ticket registration on the following dates:
10am - 2pm, 9th and 10th of May (next Mon and Tues), @ our usual camping spot at the Union, beside STA Travel.
HURRY ! SPOTS ARE LIMITED !
We hope to see you there! and have a great weekend everyone ! :)
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Makan Night 2011
Craving for some Malaysian Food?
Time to satisfy those cravings!
Salam Sejahtera and Hello dear members,
Hope everyone had an enjoyable Easter Break! Welcome back to the second half of the semester and do look forward to UQMSA’s bucket list of upcoming events that will surely bring you much more excitement in your university journey.
UQMSA is organizing Makan Night 2011! , specially catered for those who crave for some authentic Malaysian Food. Nasi Lemak, Nasi Briyani, Mee Goreng, Ondeh-ondeh, you name it! This is the perfect chance for you foodies, if not Malaysian food lovers out there, to enjoy a scrumptious meal, nevertheless catch up with one another on a lovely Wednesday evening as well. UQMSA will also be collaborating with UQ Singapore Student’s Society (UQSSS) in this event which brings you guys with a larger variety of food to feed up all hungry souls. J
Details for the event are as follow :
Date : 11th May 2011 (Wednesday)
Time : 6.00pm – 9.00pm (while stocks last!)
Venue : Grassy Knoll (In between UQ Union & Great Court)
UQMSA’s ‘OH-SO-DELICIOUS’ MENU
Main Dishes: Nasi Lemak with Chicken Rendang, Nasi Kerabu with Fried Chicken,
Mee Goreng & Lemang with Chicken Curry
Dessert: Ondeh – Ondeh, Kuih Talam & Kuih Lapis
Drinks: Teh Tarik (Serving For Free!)
UQSSS MAKAN NIGHT MENU (Pre-order available)
Main Dish : Curry Chicken Rice (Halal)
Side Dish : Spring Rolls (Vegetarian) And Teriyaki Chicken Sticks
Dessert : Tau Huey
Drinks : Bundung
*For more info, check out UQSSS website at http://uqsss.com/
All food will be sold on a ‘FIRST COME FIRST SERVE’ basis. Grab your buddies along and enjoy a great feast with us! Do come EARLY to avoid the long queue too.
See you there! J
As part of our commitment to community responsibility, UQMSA will be donating 30% of Makan Night profits to the Australian Cancer Research Fund.
Warmest regards,
UQMSA Committee
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Rock Climbing, Sem 1 2011
Hello everyone :)
This event is opened to all members & non-members
Now that one fun (Learn-to-surf) has passed, here's time for another!
We're having Rock Climbing NEXT SATURDAY on April 2nd. Details below:
Date: 2nd April 2011, Saturday
Venue: ROCKSPORT 224 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley
Time: 10am (goes on for 2.5 hours, you're free to stop anytime)
Cost: $18 (each includes lessons n harness), 5AUD (climbing shoes for hire)
Only 30 vacancies available - Be QUICK!
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We'll be having registration booths as follows:
Date:28-29 March, Monday-Tuesday
Time: 10am-2pm
Venue: UQ Union (STA Travels)
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See you there!
Kind Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Learn to Surf, Sem 1 2011
Salam sejahtera and hi everyone :)
After a very successful Welcoming BBQ to kick off our semester, it's the time of the year for our "Learn to Surf" event before the weather gets too cold :)
Date : 26/3/2011 (Saturday)
Venue : Currumbin Beach + Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast
Time : 8.00 a.m gather at UQ Chancellor Place Bus Stop, St Lucia
Itinerary:
| 08.00am | Gather at UQ meeting point |
| 08.15am | Leave UQ |
| 10.00am | Arrive at Currumbin |
| 10.30am | Lessons begin |
| 12.00pm | End of lessons |
| 12.30pm | End of lessons |
| 12.45pm | Arrive at Surfers Paradise |
| 01.00pm | Lunch + Jalan-jalan |
| 03.00pm | Leave for UQ |
| 05.00pm | Adventure ends |
Surfers - $45 (must have basic knowledge of swimming for safety purpose)
Non-surfers- $22
Currumbin Alley’s sheltered layout makes it less exposed and open to the prevailing Southerly winds, creating both perfect Learn to Surf conditions and challenging long rides for the experienced surfer.
A wet suit and surfboard will be provided by the surf school. Learn to Surf lessons include instruction in paddling, wave catching, various prone to feet methods, surfboard design and Surf Safety.
PS: Non-surfers will get to laze around the beach and play some games while surfers try to 'Hang ten" :D
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Booth Registration:
Date: 23/3 ( Monday-Wednesday ) *tomorrow last day*
Time: 10.00am -2.00pm
Venue: Booth at UQ Union (beside STA Travels)
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Be quick! We have only 30 spots for surfers and 18 for non-surfers. Registration is on first-comes-first basis and will ****ONLY**** be happening at the booth for consistency reasons.
Disclaimer: Surfing lessons are weather-dependent. Updates will be given to participants closer to the date of event. Any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us.
UQMSA Contacts
Social Convener - jiansheng.teh@uqconnect.edu.au
Hope to see you there and invite your friends along :D!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Saturday, December 18, 2010
UQ Pre-departure Session in Malaysia
Time : 6.00pm arrival for 6:30pm startVenue : Theaterette, Main BlockHELP University CollegeBZ-2, Pusat Bandar Damansara50490 Malaysia.
The University of Queensland
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Friday, October 22, 2010
Blog: UQMSA AGM 2009/2010 + Mamak nite Sem 2
Hello People! Here’s an overdue update from UQMSA 2010!
As you all know, we had our AGM on the 12th of October. Everyone’s very eager to know who’s the next committee for year 2010/2011 right? I’m not going to reveal it to you until you get to the end of the post. Juuuusttt kiddinggg. No actually, I’m not kidding.
Anyways, THANK YOU guys for turning up for the AGM and exercised your rights to nominate and vote for your next UQMSA EXCO Members. Several valuable inputs were also given by members. Ribuan Terima Kasih for that!
Its been a very rewarding year for the committee of 2010. Seeing you guys enjoying the events we’ve organized and the thank-you-s from you guys was really what kept us going. So we will also like you guys to do the same for the next committee! UQMSA ROCKS YOUR SOCKS YO!
Picture time! :D
This nominated person must have made a lot of promises to get so many voters. Juuustt Kiddinggg. XD
“I lead with a mission. Don’t play play.”
“I complement mission-driven motivation with joy. Whyy sooo seeerioussss.”
“Ohh WHAATT?! I’m not the president anymore???? I’ve lost my direction in life now…”
Disclaimer: the above captions do not represent real dialogue. teehee.
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After AGM, we all headed to BEL Rooftop Terrace for the much awaited biggest event of the year, Mamak Night Sem 2! We had a list of delicious food lining up for the members as usual, and we were all so bloated after the night :)
Look at the happy people :D
Volunteers of year 2010 were also appreciated in the midst of Mamak Night.
We really appreciate your effort guys!
Penjajah of the night.
At UQMSA, we serve with big fat smiles.
And then team 2010 “washed hands” after the night.
Once again, a big thank you from UQMSA EXCO Members 2009/2010!
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And now, the new EXCO Members of 2010/2011. Told you I wasn’t kidding!
President: Joel Kok
Vice-President: Rahmat Shazi
Secretary: Nur Farhah
Treasurer: Jia Huay Ng
Social Convener 1: Michael Ng
Social Convener 2: Jiun Tsuen Low
Education Convener 1: Jessica
Education Convener 2: Saachi Kumar
Sponsorship Coordinator: Tze Chiang
IT Convener: Peh Hwa
Congratulations to these people and on behalf of them, we hope that you guys will continue to show support for UQMSA!
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All the best for assignments due dates and also for the coming final exams!
Warmest Regards and Best Wishes,
UQMSA Committee (2010)
-blogger officially washes hands now. XD-
Monday, October 4, 2010
UQMSA AGM + Mamak Night Sem 2
Hello People,
the Annual General Meeting 2010 is here! Come exercise your rights by nominating and voting for next year's UQMSA EXCO Members!
Time: 5pm
Venue: Building 42 (Prentice Building) Room 216
UQMSA's much awaited biggest event of the semester, Mamak Night Sem 2 is finally here too! We will adjourn to BEL Rooftop Terrace for a feast right after AGM! Missed out last semester's? Come for this and you won't regret it! :D
Time: 7.30pm start
Venue: BEL Rooftop Terrace
Ticket Booth for Early Bird tickets will be at the following times at our usual spot outside the UQ Union (beside STA Travel) :
5th Oct, Tuesday 10am - 2pm
6th Oct, Wednesday 10am - 2pm
7th Oct, Thursday 10am – 2pm
Mamak Nite Ticket prices:
Early Bird Members: $8
Normal Members Price: $9
Early Bird NON Members: $13
Normal NON Members Price: $15
*******CONFIRMED MENU ITEMS FOR MAMAK NIGHT! ********
(1) Nasi Bryani
(2) Tandoori Chicken
(3) Dalca
(4) Murtabak
(5) Rojak Mamak
(6) Spaghetti Goreng (veg)
(7) Cendol
Grab your EARLY BIRD tickets in our BOOTH on the THREE DAYS LISTED ABOVE! and we'll see you on the 12th of Oct!
If you didn't manage to get tickets from the booth, normal ticket sales will be available by contacting Joel 0432361213 or Alexa 0413750516.
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Sunday, September 19, 2010
UQMSA Mid Autumn Fetival Movie Night
It's time-out now that the mid-sem break is on its way! UQMSA will be screening a great Chinese movie by the name of 'Ip Man' and having mooncakes and Chinese tea to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! :) The movie will have English subtitles so come along and join the fun!
Check out the IMDB page here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719/
This is a free event for all UQMSA members. :)
Date: 22nd September 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 7pm-10pm
Venue: Room S304 Building 24 Social Science Building
See you there!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Thursday, September 9, 2010
UQMSA Social LaserForce!!!
Hello People!
Stress with Midsems and assignment due dates? Here’s something exciting to look forward to!
UQMSA will be organizing a "UQMSA Social Laserforce" game. Laserforce is a live action laser tag game (Think paintball but with laser instead).
Details:
Date : 25th September 2010 (Saturday)
Time : 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Location : Laserforce, Woolloongabba.
Cost : AUD 10 (include dinner + drinks; tentative menu is nasi minyak ayam masak merah + a can of coke)
Transport: Bus 209, 269 or 109. Gather at UQ Lakes first at 4.40pm
Game format:
6 teams.
Each team consist of 8 players.
Members can choose to select own team members or leave it to be arranged by the organizing committee.
Round-robin format. Each team will get to face the other 5 teams. So expect to play at least 5 games. Would have more if time permits.
UQMSA has the whole location booked out to us. So expect full privacy and come have fun with our fellow members.
Those interested can come to our booth next Tuesday (14th) and Wednesday (15th) at 11.00am to 2.00pm our usual spot at the union at the side of STA Travel to register.
Members must pay the full amount of AUD10 while registering. Deposits will not be accepted.
Come along, have heaps of fun and release some stress with us! :D
And also a shout out to our Muslim friends, Selamat Hari Raya!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
International Night Market is HERE!
Hi guys!! The much awaited International Night Market is finally happening!
Remember! Its TOMORROW (26/08/2010 Thursday), starting at 6pm at UQ Grassy Knoll!
This time around, there will not only be Malaysian food but also Vietnamese, Singaporean and Macau!
Here's a peep at the menus:
UQMSA(Halal)
Nasi Lemak
Koay Teow Goreng
Satay
Ice Kacang
MACSA
Portugese Chicken(Halal) served with rice
Pork Bread(Non-Halal)
Sago Dessert
Vietnam(Tentative)
Sweet Soup
Vietnamese Spring Roll(Non-Halal)
Beef Soup Noodles
Singapore
TouFu Fa
Grass Jelly
Excited much? Bring your friends and have a feel of Pasar Malam at UQ, only with more varieties of delicacies from other countries!
See you guys there!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Thursday, August 12, 2010
International night Market
Okay now, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy!
In our very next event,UQMSA is bringing you INTERNATIONAL NIGHT MARKET! The very first pasar-malam-like event we’ve ever organized!
We’re inviting other clubs to sell food of their tradition on that night too! So come along on that night with us and have a fun time buka puasa with us :D
Date: 26th of August 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 6pm
Venue: UQ Grassy Knoll
See you guys there!!!
Graduan Recruitment Drive
Hi guys, all play and no work makes Jack a stupid boy! You’ve heard how fun BBQ was and how exciting Whale Watching was! Here’s some serious information for you!
Graduan Recruitment Drive is here again!
This year, they’ll be holding the interview sessions here in UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND on the 14TH of October 2010!
However, for those who are interested, do upload your resume at HTTP://CAREERFAIR.GRADUAN.COM.MY/ OR EMAIL GRADUANCAREERS@GRADUAN.COM.MY before the interview.
For more information, visit http://careerfair.graduan.com.my or visit their facebook event page at Graduan Australia Recruitment Drive
Let your friends know! This is a golden opportunity to start off your career! Make sure you don’t miss out!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
AUG Brisbane Needs YOU!
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AUG Brisbane needs YOU
Monday, July 26, 2010
UQMSA Semester 2 Activities!!
Hi Fellow Members!
Hope first day of uni was good for everyone! :D
As the semester starts, so does our list of activities for you guys by UQMSA!
First of all, THIS Wednesday, 28th of July, we’ll be having our booth for Market Day at the Great Court, Booth 126 (Richards Building, Building 5)!
Come grab your breakfast / lunch with us as we’re selling delicious Mee Goreng at the price of only $3! You’ll also get FREE popiah while stock last! Get your friend to sign up with us to enjoy all our activities on special members’ price and also get a free drink on that day! :)
There’ll also be information on our events for the rest of this year, plus employment information useful for those who are graduating soon! Do drop by and bring your friends!
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Next in line, we’ll be having the traditional Welcoming BBQ THIS SATURDAY, 31st of July!Come join us in Southbank for some BBQ and have fun! You’ll be promised to meet lots of new friends and also get to know more about our upcoming activities we’ve planned for this semester! This event is wholly sponsored by UQMSA so it is FREEEEEE!!!
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Last semester we went out to the sea and did some surfing, this time around, we’re going to see some Whales yo!
This is the once in a lifetime experience and you’ll have to see it NOW! Why now? Because, we’ve got the lowest rates everrr! Check this out if you won’t believe!
Only $60 for the whole trip including transport, whale watching, and a short trip to Surfer’s Paradise for some free and easy time! I’m excited already! :D
Here’s the itinerary:
7.50 am: Depart from UQ
9.30 am: Arrive at Main Beach and embark on cruise
12.30 pm: Return from cruise and depart to Surfers Paradise for lunch and free time
5.00 pm: Depart from Surfers Paradise
6.30 pm: Arrive at UQ
Come register with us on Market Day and at Welcoming BBQ to reserve yourself a place because the bus spaces are, well, limited!
Feel free to drop us an email, or check out our Facebook page for more updates!
See you guys real soon!!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Thursday, July 22, 2010
New Sponsor Alert!
Dear Members,
Hope you guys had a really good holiday! We have a really important announcement to make here!
We’re very proud to have Yokohama Driving School joining our list of sponsors starting this semester!!!
Yokohama Driving School is giving out $10 vouchers exclusively to UQMSA Members for your first driving lesson! Grab them from us if you haven’t already! Plus! They are also contributing to our very first event for the coming semester, Market Day!
Watch out for them in Indooroopilly Center (PO BOX 600), or SMS/Call 04 3006 3560 for any enquiries! They can also be contacted through sales@learn2enterprise.com !
Also check them out at http://www.yokohamadrive.com
A big Thank You to Yokohama Driving School!
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
AUG Brisbane International Students Welcome Party
Hope the holidays were good for you guys! School opening is nearing and here's another event to look forward to by one of our sponsors AUG Brisbane by AUSEd-UniEd! Do check it out!
Greetings from AUG Brisbane !!
There’s another AUG event near the horizon!
Yes, on the 23rd of July 2010, AUG will hold a WELCOME PARTY !! This party will be held at our office, level 1, suite 1, 155 Queen Street, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be lots of food and lots of people! Also, since this is called a welcome party, you can find new faces and new friends to talk to! If you’re new to Brisbane, this party will be an excellent opportunity to meet new people and get you settled in this country! If you’re not a newcomer, however, don’t worry! You’re welcome to attend, have a chat and grab some foods!
The dress-code for this party is CYAN / LIGHT BLUE. We want you to show up and be as BLUE as possible! Be creative, be imaginative, be the one who catches everyone’s attention! You will be remembered (for better or worse...) but the most important thing is that you will have fun!
So remember, 23rd of July 2010, from 1 – 3 p.m., and wear something BLUE (cyan blue, light blue, blue-ish blue, etc) !
See you there!
FREE food, FREE drinks, FREE Gifts, lots of GAMES…
Don’t forget to RSVP (your name, email and mobile number) through ryan.heryyanto@augstudy.com by 3 p.m. on 22nd of July 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Mamak Night Is Here!
The much awaited, biggest event of the semester is finally arriving!!!! Get your early birds tickets this week at our booth to get your hands/mouth on:
Kari Ayam, Mee Goreng, Bubur Pulut Hitam and many many more delicious Malaysian Food! :D
Besides, its going to be a fun fun fun night with a trivia session and prizes up for grab!
Details are as follow:
Day: 3rd of June (Thursday)
Time: 6.30pm for 7pm start
Venue: BEL Rooftop Terrace, Colin Clark Building
Tickets:
| Early Birds | Non Early Birds |
| Members | Non Members | Members | Non Members |
| $9 | $13 | $10 | $15 |
*Early Birds tickets are sold at our booth until 2pm on 27th of May (Thursday)!
What are you waiting for! Visit our BOOTH this week outside UQ Union, beside STA Travel to get your early birds tickets to avoid disappointment! :D
Day: 25th May (Tuesday)- 27th May (Thursday)
Time: 10am – 2pm
Venue: UQ Union, beside STA Travel
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I’m excited already!!!! Are you? :)
Warmest Regards,
UQMSA Committee

