MSA Annual Newsletter 2009 Correction

MQMSA Blog Update!

As most of you who have received the 12 paged awesomeness of a newsletter, i guess it is appropriate for me, as a publisher, to take this time out and apologize for a mistake i've made in one of the newsletter's pages (ew.. public apologies.. hate em). Now if you can just flip over the pages to the Annual General Meeting page, you might have realized the faces of the MSA committees newbies.. i mean.. newly electeds at the bottom. Well, if you can just skim over to the faces of the new cultural directors, you might notice the mistake there... No? Of course, coz there is no cultural directors!! lolololololzomgwtfbbq. Yep, we do have cultural directors but the typo i've made was that the cultural directors has been confuzzled with social directors. Yep, Florinta Edward and Danny Hussain is our cultural directors - not social directors. So, what of the real line of social directors? Well, we're still contemplating on that and that will be announced in the not too distant future.

Pfft.. not entirely my fault. Danny and Flo talks non-stop. Who wouldnt confuse them with being social directors?

Yours humbly,
Adnin
-Publisher who've made the mistake (coz he was on ICE!)

2012

MSAMQ Blog Movie Review: 2012

I stumbled upon the idea of world's end when i was seven and found the theory of world's end to be on 12.12.2012 just a few years back. As much as everyone claim that everything is in God's work, one, obviously, cant help to imagine how this God's work will be like. So yep, i have some odds and ends here and there put together and thus, i have my own imaginative version of world's end and it was sick. But not being able to exactly explain to anyone what i visualize, i was pretty glad that 2012 (the movie) came out. But, does the director's depiction of world's end is as horrific and insane as i have imagine, or is it just a natural-disaster flick?

Storyline:

As if the idea of world's end at 2012 not enough to scare us senseless, the movie began with the first sightings of possible end of the world evidences in 2009. Apparently, an indian scientist, monitoring the earth crust in a copper mine found out that the earth core is getting more and more imbalanced due to a high heat wave from the sun. Fast forward 3 years later, the story takes position from behind Jackson Curtis, author of bad-seller Farewell Atlantis and full-time father who neglects his family coz of his manuscript. With his family tearing apart (and not to mention, the world as well), Jackson will have one last chance to prove that he is a worthy father who does care about his family - by trying to escape the end of the world.

The Review:

The storyline may be a turn-off to few and trust me, it is a turn off. This may be a spoiler but if you're a true blue catastrophe savvy guy, you might figure out that the sypnosis above already suggested that it is not the end of the world. It is just another natural disaster; earthquake on a global scale. Yes, you can say it is the end of the world but nothing much out-of the ordinary considering the fact that the Mayans saw it coming first, the Bible and Quran already prophesize an armageddon, and yet the movie done nothing in 'answering' to any mythological or biblical stuff. I can say that the depiction of world's end in 2012 do fit in some prophecy in the holy scriptures but there is too many loop holes and gaps that it turned out to be entirely a scientifical, natural disaster movie. Also, you may feel that the movie's storyline is made via tracing the exact storyline from Day After Tomorrow on a sheet of transparent paper, retyping it in Microsoft Word with a few tweaks here and there, and projected with an OHP via Microsoft Powerpoint with very fancy animation and graphical images. It is that much of an exact copy.

But you may wonder why i mention that long winded analogy beforehand. Well, the storyline, while of an exact copy, is presented in a way that we all love - with very, very fancy animation and graphical images. Yes, the graphic is insane and the size of the destruction is phenomenal. For a guy behind Independence Day, Deep Impact and Day After Tomorrow, this, of course, is nothing of a surprise. But with an added twist, the movie can be considered a mix of all the previous three movies. There's fire and explosion like in Independence Day, massive tsunamis ala Deep Impact, and gigantic cracks and quakes of in Day After Tomorrow. Needless to say, graphical depiction of a natural disaster putting humanity at the brink of extinction (again) in 2012 is the best one yet!

The Verdict:

For the most part; the movie is exactly as is shown in its trailers. The storyline is predictable (and not too mention, almost 3 hours duration) and it does get draggy at some part, especially the 'intermission' between escape scenes where the characters start talking to one another. The director obviously attempt to build up the characters here but with the distraction of the catastrophic eye-candy beforehand and the future ones to expect, i found out that this is the time, i observed, that the audience in the cinema took out their phones and start replying text messages. In a way, the intermission give you a good time-out from mayhem but by imposing boring dialogues between characters, it's not really a good strategy. But when the end begins (pun joke intended), things get really really hot - and i mean, molten-lava-spewing-from-the-earth's-core hot. There's plenty of narrow escape scenes in which is both heart stopping but makes the storyline even more predictable. Narrow escapes makes Jackson seems almost immortal and those that stick with him lives. But a moment someone strays away like a lamb, they die. It's good heart pumping plot but those who can see the pattern will find this who-lives-and-who-dies game very predictable. The only unpredictable element in the movie is the funny moments. The movie does feature aplenty and the fact that it popped out at the most intense-most moments, the funny moments and catchy jokes are simply brilliant.

I give this movie a 6.7/10 - Good: The graphics and unfitting humour, Bad: The predictability, And The Ugly: The draggy part of storyline. While there's nothing beyond awesome in the movie,the movie is indeed entertaining and i still recommend you to watch this movie in the cinema with big screens and super loud surrounds, that you can actually feel the vibration in the room. Downloading and watching this movie in a laptop will not do justice for this gorgeous movie but on the upside, you can fast forward the boring, predictable storyline. So yep, feel free to leave a comment on the movie under the comment section and tell us what you think!

-Adnin

Escaping the end of the humanity immortally, one narrow misses at a time

TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

MSAMQ Blog Random Events Highlight!!!
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS

There's always those time back in Malaysia before when Valentine's Day kicks in and everyone go all hyped out loving each other like they never been loved before. Well, call me The Grinch of Valentine but i find it annoying. I mean, seriously, if you really love someone like they have never been loved before and you show that only on four days in a year (Valentine, your birthday, your partner's birthday, you and your partner's anniversary), dude, you're not loving enough. why not love her/him a lil bit more on this oncoming NOVEMBER 13th?

Uh yeah.. it's Friday the 13th this November but i'm not referring to that. I'm talking about
TO WRITE LOVE ON HER ARMS DAY!!!! (TWLOHA)



If you're among those who will go "what's that?", do yourself a favor and slap yourself silly. Go on. But not that silly coz you need to read on!

To Write Love on Her Arms is based on a romance novel (if i'm not mistaken). It's a love novel so lovely that people love the phrase "To write love on her arms". I'm not too keen to put the sypnosis of the novel here but the main idea of that novel is that everyone deserve to be loved - no one gets left behind, no one should be left alone and no one dont deserve to be not loved (wait... what?). So yeah, in remembrance to that message the novel brought up, Aussies marked November the 13th as TWLOHA day, a non-profit, charitable event where, what you can do, is show your loved ones that they are loved - your girl/boyfriend, your kids, your parents, your pets, your friends buy writing LOVE on their arms.

There's nothing to attend to on that day so you have no excuse to miss this out. No punctured tire crap, no forgot coz you're too busy watching the grass grow, and definitely, no i'm-busy-studying-to-see-you bull either. What you can do is simple. First, take a pen (preferably permanent markers will be the best as you want this to be as permanent as possible), walk up to the ones you love, ask them for their hand, and write/draw/tattoo "LOVE" on it. Why? Just let them know that you're taking five minutes of your time that you want to tell that that you do love them. Easy peezy, lemon squeezy, cherry berry, go to 7 Eleven and steal a slurpee. It's THAT easy! Oh, and if you feel like joining the millions of people doing the same, you can upload the picture of LOVE on your arms on TWLOHA official website; http://www.twloha.com/
or the Facebook group page; http://www.facebook.com/towriteloveonherarms

So go ahead. Spread the love, literally, on your loved ones' arms and who knows, a lil ink on their skin encrypting the word love might actually change a whole lot of things in their life. Trust me.
And as a side note here, i'll be writing LOVE on her arms for sure =)

-Adnin
MSA Publisher High on LOVE

Deepavali Gear up BBQ Review

MQMSA Blog Review: Deepavali Gear Up BBQ!

For a first event handled by the brand new-ly elected MSA committee members, the outcome of the event is awesome! Somehow, at first, it seems like a whole lot of things weren’t going our way – the weather forecast for the event day predicted rain, the committee members were all sleep deprived, the marinating sauce for the satay couldn’t seem to be able to get sweet enough, the cuttings of veggies for the acar caused bleeding fingers and cramped hands, and, yes, the weather on that day of the event did rained! As a matter of fact, we had to change the venue of the event from MUV greens to Mardhiah’s house. But, alas, as the fire from the BBQ-cum-satay-and-chapatti pit lit up, and the MSA committees take their position behind the counter, we immediately beckoned every attendees to hold out their paper plates out for us and, catching them totally off-guard, piled up all manners of delicacies of the day into their paper plates, screaming out at the top of our lungs, “U GOT SERVED!”

Yeah, they got served with a menu of rice, Danny’s chicken curry, Jason’s microwave-baked pappadums (no oil, no fat, just 100% pure microwave radiation – unbelievable? Believe it!), veggie acar, chicken satays and groundnut gravy, chapattis, kiwis, oranges and… wait for it… wait for it… chicken sausages!! (well, it is a BBQ event after all). The event started at 12pm and ended at 3pm with almost 100 turnouts and 100% satisfaction guaranteed, new committees, same great awesomeness, MSA Deepavali Gear up BBQ 2009!

U g0ts s3rv'd! LOLOLOLOLZ!!!!111
-Adnin
(Your friendly neighborhood, web-slinging, Deepavali celebrating, MSA publisher!)

Review: AGM 2009

hi everyone

MSA held its Annual General Meeting this year a bit late due to clashes with some other events. On Wednesday, October the 7th, 2009 at Lindsay Room, U@MQ, around 50 people congregated to witness the making of a new history (duh, I'm so good at exaggerating). Well, it started off with around 30 people and them as more people showed up, the room began to get full. The AGM was divided into two sessions:report and nomination. In the report part, Mr President delivered his farewell speech which was quite touching, followed by a financial report by Mr Treasurer (which was even more touching because MSA made so much this year and it was quite regretful that we did not spend all of them tsk) and the session was concluded by an activity report (accompanied by a slideshow presentation speciallu prepared by the IT Director). After 15 minutes break, the second session was commenced. It was the part which we all looked forward too; it's not like everyday we get to bombard people with questions and glare at them as theynervously truing to retrieve stuffs from their memoru. Though it was quite frustrating that onluy one person ran for the Secretary's post (ah well, Secretary is quite unpopularI we still received encourging nominations for other posts. Results were announced on ADND. COngratulation to those who wona nd may the Force be with you.

say good bye to old committees and hello to the new faces of MSA.

President: Jason Foo
Vice President: Wei Wern Ooi
Secretary: Yong Kar Wei
Treasurer: Victor Yeoh
Cultural Directors: Khairudin Hussain, Florinta Edward
Sports Directors: Low Han Yang, Sarah Rusof
Welfare Director: Tuan Nina
IT Director: Lee Kok Lian
Publisher: Muhammad Adnin

from
Lawrence
Ex-MSA Publisher

Review: ADND 2009

Glamor: Full Length and Fabulous (9^th Oct 2009)

Around this time every year, committees and respective members of the affiliated Malaysian society namely MSA, MSO, MASA and SUAMS will come together dressed in their best suits and gowns for a night of fine dining and stellar performance. Glamor - Annual dinner and dance 2009 marks its 10^th anniversary and is held at Star Room overseeing the jaw-dropping night view of darling harbour.

As the guests get settled onto their seats, the night started off with an amusing introduction video produced by the organizing committee, followed by the welcoming speech of the chief executive producer. The night went along with the serving of three course meals while talented musicians were scheduled to entertain guests with their stunning instrument playing accompanied by singers with their voice of angels, not forgetting the mystery performance by president of the four societies. Two hours went passed and it was time for the committee slideshow and announcement of committee of the year for each of the four Malaysian societies. Our lovely secretary, Mardhiah was presented with the award for all her dedication and contribution that MSA could not have survived without.

Then, the center stage was taken over by the heads of MASCA National and some oldies as they presented a gift after sharing their great moments with one of our Malaysian Consulate, Ustaz Zuhir who will be leaving Sydney back to Malaysia at the end of November. Next, the heart-throbbing atmosphere kicked in with the recognition of outgoing committee and induction of incoming committee for each society. Finally, the ADND 2009 committees finish off the gaudy starting with five pairs of couply ballroom dance, followed by the “Nobody” tango dance which has caused the audience to react frantically, before letting the stage filled with guests, dancing off to a great night…

(article from Vimalraj)


From
Lawrence
Ex-MSA Publisber.

Review: InterClub Game (ICG)

HI Everyone,

On the 16^th of October 2009, MSA, in collaboration with SSA, TSA, and CSS, organized the first ever ICG ( inter-club games ) in Macquarie. The purpose of the event was to bring the societies of different cultures together to further strengthen the bonds between the different societies. The sports that were played were basketball, squash, badminton, futsal and volleyball all held within the vicinity of the Macquarie University Sports and Aquatic center. The beginning of the event was dull but eventually picked up the pace as more and more members from each society showed up to lend their support to their given teams.

The weather on the day was perfect as there was no rain as speculated by the weather forecast. At the end of the day, it was not a day of competition but rather a social event as all the players put their competitiveness aside and just had fun. In conjunction with the event, a BBQ was held at the side of the gym to feed the hungry players and further present time for members from each society to socialise. The event started at 9am and came to a close at approximately 4pm, with players from each society going home contented and satisfied. The event ran pretty well for its first time and I certainly hope that the following committee and the next would make this event an annual event and maybe even get more societies to join in the fun.

From
Lawrence
Ex-MSA Publisher

Review: Malaysia Festival 2009

Hi everyone,

Malaysia Festival or fondly known as MFest is an event held annually on the grounds of Tumbalong Park, Darling Harbour. What started out as a small scale event at the pavements of UNSW blossomed into an event that not just people of Sydney, but also people from other countries in the world to see and enjoy a glimpse of the Malaysian Culture.

On the 27^th September 2009, as early as 9 am, blaring music and voice-overs could be heard from Darling Harbour, where at the heart of the noise is Tumbalong Park, the venue for MFest. Meanwhile backstage, performers busied themselves with preparations for their performance of the day, the exhibition of the Malaysian cultures based on the harmony of the different races in Malaysia. While nervousness can be seen on the faces of each performer, everyone was poised and ready to do their best during the cultural performances, as it is not just any cultural event or the exhibition of gracefulness in cultural dance, but it is the portrayal of the Malaysian Culture itself. Patriotism may not account for much, but in the hearts of each performers, the Malaysian Culture have a need to be portrayed in the very best manner, as it not just symbolises the country of Malaysia, it also a small-scale depiction of life in Malaysia, colourful and gay.

The beauty of this event is its stellar cultural performance and of course the arrays of Malaysian delicacies available at a very affordable price. Aside from the dances performed, there are stalls erected for the people of Sydney and also for the Malaysians who are currently residing in Sydney for various reasons to have a taste of the Malaysian delicacies. Some may find Nasi Lemak to be spicy, or the Chicken Curry too hot, but they might as well find Rojak and Nasi Ayam to be on par with some of the tastiest dishes in Sydney.

With the likes of Rashdan Harith, Liyana Fizi of Estrella, Reza Salleh and One Buck Short, along with the various dance performance by the Malaysian students in Sydney, Mfest is one of the most happening, noisiest and loudest event ever held in Sydney. It is hoped that this will continue and get better as time goes by so that Malaysia will be known not just as another country in Asia, but also as one of the country with a culture parallel to other cultures that is considered as great.

From
Lawrence
Ex-MSA Publisher

Newsletter 2009 & Deepavali Gear Up (preview)

MQMSA BLOG PREVIEW!

It is I, Adnin Azmi, your new publisher for MSA and with this blog post, I shall make an official declaration that I have taken the MQMSA blog under my domination! Yeah, it’s part of my 2020 world domination plan and what are better ways out there to rule the material world than to begin with ruling the cybernetic world?! Hahah! Yes, I am awesome, thank you for noticing.

Aaaaaanyways, let’s begin with my first actual update of the MQMSA blog spot. I have Mr. John Smith here as our guitarist and he will let out a stream of electric guitar riffs to bedazzle your mind and jolt your eardrums when I see fit. Thank you for being with us, John. First of all, we just had the official MSA Handover Meeting where old MSA committees gather hand-in-hand with us, new committees, in passing down their knowledge (and database) of their reign over the MSA in 2009. It was quite a touching moment as, indeed, those knowledge (and database) is irreplaceably valuable for us to excel in making the MSA of 2010 an awesome association… may their 2009 reign stays amongst our fondest memories…

So, yeah, ALL YOUR (DATA)BASES ARE BELONGS TO US!!!
MUAHAHAHA!!! HIT IT, JOHN!!! **electric guitar riff plays in background**

Next up; a sneak peek of the brand new MSA Annual Newsletter for 2009.

Well, that’s pretty much more than just a sneak peek, isn’t it? Yeah, it’s going to be the mutha’ of all newsletters you will ever possess because it will be full-coloured, full-fledged, and all-awesome of newsletter ever walk down the earth! Just try not to start a civil war over it, okay? (unless we decide that we may need a civil war for added publicity) In all, prepare for its arrival!! John, you know your cue, mate!! **electric guitar riff plays in background**

Finally, the MSA Deepavali Gear Up BBQ!! Yeah, to those who may have attended the awesome MSA Deepavali Gear Up last year, please go back to the back row and let the front-seaters hang down the jaw in pure awe. They need all the spaces they can get as I am going to spill some beans on the food we’ll be having on the day of the event; Danny’s chicken curry, grilled skewered chicken on sticks with groundnuts gravy (yes, I know, it’s chicken satay… geez), chapati and many more (and with this “many more” here, I don’t mean “many more” simply because I don’t know what other kind of food we’ll be having but let’s just say, there will be way too much food choices and too little empty spaces to write here). Be sure to get your calendar slot cleared on 8th NOVEMBER 2009 as it is surely going to be… wait for it…. wait for it…. AWESOME!! **electric guitar riff plays in background**

Phew, thanks for the save, John. Know your cue well you do, my young padawan. So, this is all for now. As a final word here, please, please, please make this blog alive by letting us know what you think under the comment section below. Oh, and subscribe! Everyone loves being subscribed! It makes us all feel warm and fuzzy and tingly with good sensations inside! So, yeah, this is Adnin Azmi, MSA publisher of 2010, and our electric guitarist, John Smith, for tonight; thanks heaps for reading!

Regards,
Adnin Azmi
(MSA 2010 Publisher on ICE)

MSA AGM 2009

Hi everyone. my name is Mardhiah Zaaba, i'm MSA Secretary for 2008/09 session, and i'm resigning in one day time. Owyeah (dance around the room like a crazy chick about to be kicked by a giant marsupials. owyeah owyeah owyeah) it is a bit sad that i am going leave MSA but well, i think i would only feel good about it if i can at least pass down what i know about being in the committee to those who are interested in inheriting the positions.

Alright, I admit I made myself too serious the last time I sent you guys that email about AGM. And I know some of you read my emails as your source of entertainment (which I find rather amusing because I can never understand my own writing) so yeah, the real Mard is back. So, today, I’m going to enlighten you guys with more facts and what-you-need-to-know about being a committee member for the greatest society ever known to Man: MSA. Eh, did I just say ‘the greatest society’? ( -_-)”

So, anyhoo, what i am going to write down here is something you must not tell anyone else who’s not MSA member. This is the secret ingredient of what makes MSA so good and yummehhh. Ok, i was just exaggerating. I’m a drama queen. And i think I had just made one of the LAMEst introductions in the history of introducing. Focus Mard, focus. Ok, so here goes:

(This could be the piece of writing with the most redundant usage of ‘so’ i’ve ever sent to you people)

President: this should be one of the most interesting positions you know? Because being President does not only require you to make impulse decision at times, making fair judgment, appearing cool at all time; if you have noticed, in most of our makan-makan events, President does not eat, until the crowd leaves. They must socialize and talk to members, or strangers who happen to suddenly barge in our events and pretended they are interested in joining the club, while the truth is all that they care about was the food. But, promisingly, Presidents (history have shown) always, i mean this, always; end up being in a relationship with a member of MSA itself, or someone from other societies around Sydney. So to you all bachelors out there, this is your chance.

Vice President: VP is the P’s backbone. If you believe in ‘Guardian Angel’ or ‘Patron Saint’, the system is almost similar, so VP is the Guardian Angel to P. In case if P seems to stray away from his/her job, VP can choose to either be a reminder, or even better, take over P. Yes, VP does have the power to do this. VP is known to be more sane, more kind-hearted, and more rational than P.

Secretary: Secretary’s boring jobs include spamming people and write lengthy emails to them to inform about any upcoming events or just anything, seriously. And, the most interesting part of all, secretary knows everything about you. Oh yes, Secretary keyed in every details you’ve written down during your membership registration. So they have that probability of remembering, if not, recognizing your full name and phone number and emails. Hmmm.

Treasurer: Treasurer not necessarily needs to be a cheapskate or someone frugal. But treasurer needs to be wise. Treasurer does not have to be top scorer in accounting classes, but he/she must be able to do simple debit and credit tasks.

These are the four positions in the Executive Committee. The system is like this, in any case of digression, or decision making, Secretary is responsible to provide options, Treasurer will then give financial advices, VP makes careful consideration of all the options available, P will then make the decision. Usually. When there’s only one man left standing (that is the P), he/she must weigh all bad and good, then come up with the decision. So we need someone confident for this. Treasurer and Secretary cannot be the same person, because Secretary works with words, and Treasurer works with numbers. Ah, well, that was just an excuse I created because i thought it could be funnier to say ‘No one in this committee can hold two positions at the same time’ in that way. I am LAME.

Sport Directors: they do not necessarily need to be good at sport. But they should generally know how to play several different games and have the stamina to run around the uni 3 times a day. But they need to have the guts to say ‘You played like sh*t, sorry you’re not selected’ or ‘Your team is a cr*p, practice more!’ knowledge in First Aid is an advantage.

Cultural directors: as long as you know how to crap your way out if people ask you about Malaysia, the definition of ‘multiculturalism’, the important dates of Malaysia, how to play congkak, why on earth we do not have Lion Dance in Macquarie or what is masala vade, you’re in. But, you definitely need to know how to cook, possess skills in dicing onions and slicing meats, or at least, understand the differences between boil and blanch, cut and chop, sauté and simmer.

Social Directors: as the name suggest, social directors are those who socialize, like non-stop. These are the kind of people if you throw them in the desert, alone, they’ll go schizo in less than a minute. Wants to guarantee your seat? Just make sure you’re a clubber at heart and able to stay sober when everyone else drinks their night up.

Publisher: Publisher is not someone who publishes manuals or books about MSA. Publisher in MSA owns MSA’s blog, meaning they write reports on MSA’s activities. At the end of the term, publisher will then work on the newsletter. To sum up, publisher is someone who’s good at making flashback and recounting. Publisher is not someone who attends an event, left, then forgot about everything. The key is ‘good memory’ people, good memory. Oh and please make sure you know how to upload pictures on Blogger.

IT Director: IT director, unlike popular beliefs, does not necessarily be a geek. You don’t have to be a pro, and you should not be a rookie. Intermediate proficiency in HTML coding, Flash etc etc etc (ah this proves my lack of knowledge in this field, please pardon my foolishness T_T) should suffice. Memorize MSA’s URL before coming to the AGM or i’ll kick you out of the room, thank you.

Welfare Director: the initial name for this post was activities director and we thought it would be much cooler to have welfare director in MSA, it shows we care (we do, don’t we?). So, someone caring please? You should be able to empathize with others and stay cool when people bombard you with weird childish questions and resist the temptations to shout at their face ‘do i care?’ because you are a welfare director. Need i say more?

There is a lot more stuff you need to know, but telling everything here would be redundant. These are the most vital ones, other information will be revealed to you once it is official that the post is yours. They may sound ridiculous, ah well they are, because the one who wrote this is not quite herself these few days (too overwhelmed with the thought of leaving MSA? No, i don’t think so), but some of them are the truth. So if you think you are the one, apply today. Send in your name to Mardhiah Zaaba at arcd_229@yahoo.com or SMS at 0433605531 or facebook her('her' as in me. imma freak i used third person pronoun to refer to myself ewww). Or if you need more time to think about this, do not worry, we will still open the floor for nomination on that day. Just make sure there will be someone to second you on that day.

But do come to our AGM, you’ll see for yourself all the current committee and look at their faces and evaluate whether they are miserable or happy, then decide for yourself if you want to be part of MSA next year (bet you will want too after looking at me, owyeah). MSA AGM,WEDNESDAY, 7^th OCTOBER 2009, 3PM ONWARDS,LINDSAY ROOM, U@Mq Building

See you all there! even if you are not running for any post, come to support the candidates.

Review: Relay for Life

Hi guys,

I'm sure some of you should have heard of Relay for Life. Unfortunately, Relay of Life 2009 was on the 26th and 27th Sept whereas Mfest was on 27th Sept. This arrangement was really really bad. Many people who wish to go for Relay can't as they have obligation in Mfest. Hopefully, next year will be a better year where Relay for Life won't clash with any other MSA events.

Just to give you a brief introduction for Relay for Relay:

Relay for Life is a very meaningful event which aims to raise fund for cancer council and promote awareness about health lifestyle which reduce cancer. The not so serious bit will be it is a fun, outdoor and overnight fundraising event where team of 10 to 15 people take turns to walk around an oval.

Hence MSA decided to take part in this meaningful event even when this event clash with Mfest. There were 10 people in MSA Team. MSA had made arrangement to set up a tent as some of the team members wish to stay over night. Some of the interesting events/activities during Relay for Life were Miss Relay, Master Chief Challenge and the candle light ceremony.

Miss Relay was a competition where guys dressed up as girls and asked for donations. The "prettiest girl" with the most donation will be the winner of the competition.

Master Chief Challenge was similiar to the Secret Ingredient Challenge form Australia's most famous TV Show called Master Chief. Each team had to use the given ingredients and self-prepared ingredient to make a dish. The winner of the competition will be the team who prepared the most delicious, creative and healthy dish.

I like the candle light ceremony the most. People can write their wishes/hopes onto a Relay paper bags and lighted candles will be place in the bag to indicate hope (this is something like throwing a coin into a wishing well).

Overall, the event was the relay was very fun except on the 26th Sept night, the wind was every strong. Fortunately, the tent didn't give way. To raise fund, MSA sold chocolates and maange to raised around $150 for Relay for Lfie.

Check the photos:






That's all. Bye bye.

From
Lawrence
MSA Publisher

ADND (Annual Dance and Dinner) 2009

Hi guys,

On this friday, there will be the annual event call ADND (Annual Dance and Dinner). For those who don't really know what it is, you should come and find out yourself. If you are running for positions in MSA and wish to get first hand results, you should come to this event as results of the upcoming committees will be announce on that night.

ADND 2009 will mark the 10th, yes TENTH Annual Dinner aNd Dance by the Malaysian students in NSW.

Don't miss this milestone!

ADND Glamor features:
- a three-course alternate serve menu
- a 4.5 hour (7pm to 11.30pm) beverage duration, no sparkilng wine included
- a spectacular view of Darling Harbour that will surely take your breath away
- announcement and induction of the Committee Board 09/10 for MSA, MASA, MSO and SUAMS
- myriad performances, including the ADND2009 Committee Dance(s)
- games and lucky draws

When: 9th October, 7pm to midnight
Where: Star Room, Darling Harbour

Cost: AUD 79 per ticket

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Get yours by contacting

Edward Tai at 0421409460 or edwardtai.msa@gmail.com

from
Lawrence
MSA Publisher

MSA AGM

Hi everyone.

It almost time for us, 2008/2009 MSA committees to step down and new people to turn MSA.

The following is what's in the email. I think it is already very detailed. I don't really think i need to explain anything further.

important stuff:
1) The date is Wednesday 7th Oct but the time is yet to be confirmed (checked email, facebook and blog later).
2) Venue still yet to be confirmed (Again, hecked email, facebook and blog later)
3) make sure to send us your nomination or you can do so on the day itself.
4) i will blog again if i have finalised the details of AGM.

Hope you are all doing well. After a year of reign of the most absolutely fabulous committee, we are now looking for new talents to fill in the post as the current committee will step down and give way to new people to shine through and perhaps, bring MSA to another exceptional level.
This year, the Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be happening on 7th October 2009. Other details regarding this event are to be announced in upcoming emails and blog posts.
Generally speaking, all committee members are responsible in planning, organizing and conducting activities. However, there are more to this than just what you see on the surface. Listed below are the positions available and brief descriptions on duties that entail for each of the post(please read carefully).

1. President
The President of this Society is responsible in leading the organization and making sure that it functions well. He/ she chairs or attends all internal (MSA) and external (MASA-UTS, MSO-UNSW, SUAMS-Uni Syd) meetings or events. Aside his/her compulsory duties in running the Society, he/she takes charge in motivating and encouraging participation of committee members. The president is encouraged to run for a position at MASCA (state) level.

2. Vice President
The duty of the Vice President to this Society is to mainly assist the President in every way including administering the organization in case of the absence of the President, helps chair or attend all internal and external meetings and events with or without the President. His/ her duty also entails supervising the committee members and chairs. He/ she is also encouraged to run for positions in MASCA NSW.

3. Secretary
as secretary, he/she must prepare meeting minutes and attend all meetings and events, and represent Vice President in case of the absence of the Vice President.

4. Treasurer
The Treasure job mainly requires he/she to Prepare and look after the finances of the organization. The Treasurer must also attend all meetings and events, and represent Vice President/Secretary in the absence of the Vice President and/or Secretary.

5. Social Director (2 positions)
Dance Parties (the Society main revenue) and other social events are under the responsibilities of the two Social Directors. The events may also be collaboration with other society which will require the Social Directors to communicate with social directors from other respective societies (MASA, MSO, and SUAMS). Generally, the Directors must attend all meetings and events. Dance Parties are traditionally held once every semester (total twice in a year) and it is the main income generator for all four organizations.

6. Sports Director (2 positions)
In the first semester in the University calendar, the Sports Director organize the annual Sports Carnival, also prepares members of the Society if any of them should represent state at National Games and Conference (NCG) or other sporting events. Generally, the directors are required to attend all meetings and events.

7. Cultural Director (2 positions)
The appointed Cultural Directors plan, prepare and cook for MSA events, become team leader for cultural performance for Malaysia Fest and/or Malam Gema Merdeka (MGM), and attend all meetings and events. This position requires you to have both culinary and performing skills (basics, if not experts). Over the years, MSA has been the main contributor in regards of performances for the annual Malaysia Fest.

8. Welfare Director
As the name suggest, welfare director is in charge in matters involving the welfare of the committee members and regular members of the Society. Welfare Director must be willing and available to spare times and hands to help members by providing help or advice in any matters.

9. Publisher
The publisher’s duty includes liaising with the Welfare Director and IT Director to do a recap of every activity or event to be posted on the Society’s blog and website. The Publisher creates MSA’s annual newsletter, and attend all meetings and events. Publisher is also responsible in collecting photos for the purpose of reference and promotion of the Society

10. IT Director
IT Director manages members’ mailing list, blog and official website, and attends all meetings and events. He/she must collaborate with the Publisher in maintaining the Society’s IT accounts and programs.

Before sending your name in, i would recommend you to give serious thought about it, do not apply if you want to be part of the committee just for fun, to add up another section to your resume or so to increase chances of being popular. This is some serious business we are talking about.
Beside the role stated above, all committee members must be involved or take up positions in the organizing committee for Malaysia Fest, Malam Gema Merdeka and Annual Dance and Dinner.
Please remember, we are calling for serious, dedicated, hardworking, capable, responsible, sociable, and enthusiastic people who can take up challenges and believe me, I am not just listing adjectives. So, if you think you have what it takes to be one of those who will bring MSA forward next year, send in your name and the position(s) you would like to run for to me, Mardhiah at this email (arcd_229@yahoo.com).
A detailed explanation of this AGM will be posted in our blog http://msamq.blogspot.com. Be sure to check the blog out for the updates.
Any queries can be forwarded to the current president: Eric Chan at ericchan.msa@gmail.com or me at the email stated above.
Thank you.

Regards,
MSA Secretary
Mardhiah

Thanks a lot for all your supports for MSA.

I still can't believe I 'm stepping down from MSA Publisher this week.

From
Lawrence
MSA Publisher

Review: Strike Bowling

Hi everyone,

There are so many first time events in MSA this year. Bowling Competition was one of them. The bowling competition was held at Strike Bowling near Darling Harbour on 22th Sept.

Everyone was amazed by the atmosphere in Strike Bowling. Almost everything can glow in dark eg the bowling ball, pathway and so on. There were even a karaoke area and a bar to buy drinks.

There were a total of 30 people who participated in this bowling competition. With 6 people in a team, the 5 teams compete with each other to claim the prize of the competition. There were 2 game played each team where the first game was a warm up exercise and the later is the actual competition.

Everyone enjoyed themselves and of course the winners won the secret prizes. I don't really know what's in there. I think they are chocolates.

Here are some photos of the event:








From
Lawrence
MSA Publisher