Fun in the SUN!‏

To all HKMas members,



Spring is finally here!

Instead of staying home all day long, come and join HKMaS for a fun filled day!

HKMaS is inviting you to a day of outdoor games and social activities, (at Ashbourne).



It will be a good opportunity to de-stress and unwind yourself from all the coursework and revision to recharge for the exam finals. The details of the event are as follows:



Date: 18-4-09 (Saturday)

Time: To Be Confirmed (11am – 4pm)

Venue: To Be Confirmed (Ashbourne)

Fees: Members = Free, Non-members = £3


Event line-up:

Time
Activity

11:00
Briefing

11:15
Game 1: Tug-a-war & Three legged race

12:30
Game 2: Dodge ball

13:30
Lunch

14:00
Game 3: Dragon hide-and-seek

15:00
Game 4: Futsal

16:00
End


We won’t let you go hungry, light lunch and a bottle of mineral water will be provided.

Tables and chairs are not provided; you are encouraged to bring your own picnic mat.



Limited to 80 participants.

Registration required, please contact:

Li Wan (07942251003)

All Reps.

You may register on the day itself depending on whether there are any spaces left! Please be aware that this event is ONLY limited to 80 participants! Late comers will not be entertained.


* If it rains on the day of the event, we will move indoor to…? (To be confirmed)


NOTE: This will be HKMaS last event for the Academic Year 2008-09. Don't miss out! :)


Another email will be sent out soon to confirm the venue and time.

p/s:The Student Union has not confirmed with us about the venue. Please check the blog for updated details.


Thank you :)


Yours sincerely,

Felicia Tan

[Communication Officer]

Northumbria Malaysian Ball

To all HKMas members,

Northumbria University will be holding the event 'Northumbria Malaysian Ball' on 29th March 2009.
The details from the organisers of the event are as follows:


> Date : Sunday, 29th March 2009
> Time : 7pm till end
> Venue : The Venue, Northumbria UNI Student Union
> Price :£ 15 (there are a LIMITED number of tickets, the latest date to purchase tickets is on Friday at 5pm)

> The THEME
> The theme for this year will be "MALAYSIAN MALAYSIA" (I am pretty sure that all of you know better than me! Love our country so much!)
>
> The ATTIRE
> According to the theme, all audience are required to follow the dresscode; formal / traditional
>
> The APPETITE
> The food for the night will include 5-6 courses of multi malaysian cuisine.(High table format, not buffet so please develop your table etiquette and manners!=p) The exact menu will be kept secret?? heee. But do make sure your lovely tummy is well prepared. We guarantee you will not missing our homeland food anymore!!
>
> The ENTERTAINMENT
> A list of artistic performance will cheer you up. Singing, dancing, acting, and maybe wayang kulit/makyong/kuda kepang?? We promise to entertain you while you are enjoying the great food! Great sound, cheerish slideshows, amazing videos; keep saying it!
>
> The LUCKY ONE
> Thinking that you are always lucky? We have a number of prizes to be won for the night on our prize draw.
>
> The KING & QUEEN
> Act like a prince, dress up like a princess and who knows that you will be the one who become the KING & the QUEEN for the most memorable night in UK?


Attached to this email is the flyer for the event.
Please note that transport will NOT be provided.
This event is open to EVERYONE, feel free to pass on the info to your friends and invite them to join in :)

Those interested for more information and would like to purchase tickets are advised to contact the relevant committee members as follows:

> Adrian Ng 07794137083 (event info)
> Chloe Chong 07894354778 (event info/tickets)
> Cathy Wong 07532071626 (tickets)
> Liwan Liew 07942251003 (tickets)
> + All Reps (event info + tickets)

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Felicia Tan
[Communication Officer]

Newcastle University 10th Malaysian Night 2009

Attention all HKMas members,

Newcastle University Malaysian Society is organising a Malaysian Night. The amended details are as follow:
> Date: 15th March 2009 (Sunday)
> Venue: Northumbria University Hall "Venue"
> Time: 5-9pm
> Ticket: EVERYONE is welcomed to attend. HKMas will be selling "Advance Tickets" at £9 per person. £10 will be charged for ticket purchase after 7th March (5pm).

Please pass this message on to your friends and invite them to join in the event :)

Attached to this email is the flyer for the event.
Please note that transport will NOT be provided.

Those interested for more information and would like to purchase tickets are advised to contact the relevant committee members as follows:

> Adrian Ng 07794137083 (event info)
> Chloe Chong 07894354778 (event info/tickets)
> Cathy Wong 07532071626 (tickets)
> Liwan Liew 07942251003 (tickets)
> + All Reps (event info + tickets)

Thank you.

Yours sincerely,
Felicia Tan
[Communication Officer]

HKMaS UKEC Career's Fair‏

Hey people,
Hope you guys had fun in the Chinese New Year party and Manchester trip (if you went, but if you did not? Try not to miss next year cause I believe it will be as fun as this year or even better)
I am proud to say we are part of UKEC (United Kingdom & Eire Council for Malaysian Students - Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar Malaysia di United Kingdom & Eire), which is a national coalition of all clubs and societies representing Malaysian Students in UK and Ireland.
Official website: http://www.ukeconline.com/forums/ (just in case u’re interested)
There is this Career’s fair coming soon in March. With top notch companies like PWC, CIMB, Maybank, Accenture, Sclumberger, Bank Negara, Deloitte, SPA, SapuraCrest, EPF, RHB Bank, MRCB, Malaysia Airlines, Securities Commission, MISC, ICAEW, CIMA, ZICO, Proton, SHELL and Petronas coming.
The details:
Date: Sunday, 30th March 2008 (Careers Fair)
Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue: University College of London (North and South Cloisters)

Date: Monday 31st to the 5th April 2008 (Interview Sessions)
Time: 9.00 am- 5.00pm
Link to career fair: http://www.ukeconline.com/forums/portal.php
Final year students are encouraged to attend as it is a great chance for you to find out more about employment opportunities either in UK or Malaysia and there are summer internships for 1st and 2nd year student.
Interview sessions for job placements and summer internships are held from 31st March to 5th April. If you’re interested, please submit your CV to cv@ukeconline.com by 15th of March 2009. For any inquiries, you can contact Ahmad Helmi Azhar , Director of UKEC-Graduan Careers Fair at info@ukeconline.com
Really hope this email helps, especially if you’re in your final year student. No harm sending in your CV and who knows you might be the lucky one! Best of luck.


Warm regards,

Chloe Chong
Vice President of HKMaS

HONG KONG

Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area, with The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha among the most awe-inspiring.

You'll be amazed by the diverse contrasts and close proximity of stunning cityscapes and soaring mountains, heritage sites and extensive green countryside.


The Peak
Hong Kong's most popular attraction, The Peak offers spectacular views over the city, harbour and mountains beyond. For an extra buzz, take the Peak Tram.


Victoria Harbour
Take the iconic Star Ferry to enjoy stunning views around the harbour, and don’t miss the nightly A Symphony of Lights show featuring harbour-front buildings.


Giant Buddha
Lantau Island features the world's tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha, along with the Po Lin Monastery, Tai O village on stilts, Ngong Ping 360 and Hong Kong Disneyland.


For sheer variety of products and brands in all price ranges, Hong Kong is a unique shopping experience. From glitzy malls to funky street markets, and trendy boutiques to traditional Chinese product stores and themed shopping districts, you can find everything from the latest designer fashions and electronic gadgets to best-value antiques and collectibles.


Street Markets
Hong Kong's street markets are always full of excitement and color. The market stalls are where Hong Kong's dedicated shoppers hone their bargaining skills. There are a few for you to explore, such as Stanley Market, Temple Street Night Market, Ladies Market and Jade Market.


Shopping Districts
Hong Kong is a truly "Shoppers' Paradise". There are many shopping areas throughout Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories featuring stylish shopping malls, department stores as well as bustling open-air markets.


Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme
Quality Tourism Services (QTS) Scheme is managed by Hong Kong Tourism Board to help visitors find shops that meet high standards. Look for the QTS sign displayed prominently by shops that have qualified for this exclusive recognition.

Manchester Games

Date: 21 February 2009
Venue: University of Manchester
Time: 5am to 9pm

The Malaysian Society of the University of Manchester has invited us to their yearly sporting event

The list of sport games:

1. Badminton

2. Basketball

3. Netball

4. Football

5. Squash

6. Tennis

7. Table Tennis

8. Volleyball (mixed)

Please register asap,
Sport Registration Deadline
6 February 2009 6pm (Friday)

Registration fee:
£5 – Racket Sport (Singles)

£8 – Racket Sport (Doubles) [£4 each]

£3 – Ball Sports

Please pay registration fee and register for games at the same time.


Transport Fee:
£15 per person
Deadline:
13 February 2009 1pm (Friday Non-Negotiable)


You must be a member to go on this trip.
First come first serve! 53 seat coach.
You do not need to stay within the sport complex, you can tour the city freely.

No saving/reserving seats.

Those who are interested, please register with

Respective year reps
or
Liwan (07942251003)

please supply name, student ID & phone number


For more info, contact:
Adrian (07794137083)
Jeffery (07515807632) - will only be available after 2nd February

We will,
Depart Murray Library 5am [-> 8am Manchester]

Depart Manchester 6pm [-> 9pm Sunderland]

Introducing Malaysia

Malaysia is a country located in the center of the Southeast Asia, surrounded by Thailand, Indonesia and Singapore. Malaysia has thirteen states and three federal territories separated into 2 regions by the South China Sea. Malays, Chinese, Indians make up the main ethnic groups, there are also many other ethnic groups, which all have lived together in Malaysia for generations. The combination of the many different cultures and vast ethnicity makes Malaysia a truly unique country. The people are friendly and the country has a lot to offer in terms of sight, sound and taste.

Mount kinabalu is a prominent mountain in Southeast Asia.

A Borneo Orang Utan

Redang Island

Kuala Lumpur - The capital and largest city of Malaysia

There are many attractions in Malaysia. The nature lovers will love the enchanting rain forests in East Malaysia, track up Mount Kinabalu and bask on the beautiful beach in Redang Island. For city lover, Kuala Lumpur will be the best destination, it is the most industrialized region in the country and has a wide variety of shopping centers and mega malls which carry well-known global and local brands.
Interestingly, the architectures in Malaysia are combinations of many different styles, influenced by the different cultures and religions found here. Hindu-Indian, Arab-Muslim, and Chinese have the most influence, while some influences from the Portuguese and British during the colonization still remain in local architecture.

Ais Kacang

Malaysian food is not one particular kind of food but a unique culinary spectrum originating from Malaysia's multi-ethnic population that has melded together sampling tastes, ingredients and cooking methods from each other. Each state has different things to offer in terms of culinary delights.

Kite flying is a popular traditional games in Malaysia

Malaysia has a wide variety of traditional handicrafts. Some of the popular items include Perak's labu sayong, geluk, belanga, Chinese dragon kiln ceramics and Sarawakian tribal motif pottery. Batik, songket, pua kumbu and tekat are some of the traditional Malaysian textile which is most sought after for its vibrant captivating colors. There are also a lot of leather-crafted goods, beadwork necklaces from Borneo or finely made gold and silver jewelry adorned with gems.

- Vincent Liew
Malaysian Representative