Malaysia Day - to celebrate the cultural diversity of Malaysia!

Tickets:
$65 for members
$75 for non members

Corporate Table:
$850 per table
* free advertising on our website for a year

Key Contacts:
Ashvin Sood - 021 685 483
Dorin Ranee - 021 907 172
Christine Armadass - 021 264 7508

Please RSVP and leave your details so we can get in touch with you.

Membership fee is only $5 and you can sign yourself up at
www.malaysianz.org.nz

There will be performances and a fashion show as our highlight for the night. There will also be a special announcement by MAS for special fares exclusively for AMS members only. MAS will also be giving away 1 return ticket to Kuala Lumpur for the lucky draw for those attending this event!

We would also like to mention our sponsors for the event!
· MAS
· Bertelsen Harry Waters
· MISC Agencies NZ Ltd
· Styleculture

BUFFET MENU

Sup Bebola Daging Ipoh (Meat Ball Soup)

Pecal Kuala Lumpur (Salad ala Kuala Lumpur)
Acar Timun (Cucumber Relish)
Acar Sayur Campor (Mixed Vege Relish)
Keropok (Crackers)
Kerabu Taugeh (Kerabu Salad)

Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay & Accompaniments)
Ketupat Nasi – traditional rice cakes
Timun - cucumber
Bawang - onions
Kuah Kacang Asli – traditional peanut sauce

Roti Jala – (‘laced’ crepes)
Kari Kambing Pedas (lamb curry)

Mee Goreng Melayu – (Malay Mee Goreng)
Sambal Kicap Bercili – (Chilli Sambal)

Nasi Lemak Mek Ani – (Coconut flavoured rice)
Sambal Tumis Udang – (Chilli Shrimp sauce)
Ikan bilis goreng, telor rebus, timun & kacang goreng – accompaniments

Nasi Puteh – (White Rice)
Ayam Goreng Berempah – (Spiced Fried Chicken)
Daging Masak Kicap Tanjung Keling – (Soy Sauce Braised Beef)
Ikan Masak Lemak Cili Api – (Fish in Coconut based Curry)
Kari Terung – (Eggplant Curry)

Dessert:
Pengat Nangka – (Jackfruit in sweet sauce)
Kueh Keria Cek Mek Molek – (Donut-like using sweet potatoes)
Bubur Pulut Hitam – (Black sticky rice in sweet coconut based sauce)

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen of UMSA! This year, we are having a photog­raphy competition in conjunction with our ball and flying with Air Asia X. The winner of the competition will take away A Return Ticket from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur!

It is very easy for you to be eligible to be in the running to win the flight ticket. All you have to do is grab your camera and go around shooting. The theme that needs to be portrayed is “What does flying home with Air Asia mean to you?” and so, be as creative as you possibly can! Do take note that the “Air Asia” logo HAS TO BE IN THE PHOTOGRAPH. Next, photogra­phers have to provide a short tagline that best represents their masterpiece.

As for how your photos will be judged, it will be through Facebook! To be pre­cise, it will be through UMSA’s Facebook group page. After submission, an al­bum will be created with all the entries and get your friends to like the photo because to clear the preliminaries, you need to be in the top ten most liked photo! Note that the period of the preliminaries will be up till 23^rd August 2010, 11:59 p.m. Any likes later than that will not be counted. Then, the win­ner will then be selected from the top ten photos and the winner will be an­nounced during the UMSA Annual Grand Ball 2010!

The photo and tagline have to be submitted latest by 20^th August 2010, 11:59 p.m. 

So, what are you waiting for?! Go grab your cameras and start shooting! Good luck!

The terms and conditions as follow apply to every entry:

1. Air Asia logo has to be in the entry photograph.

2.The entry photograph has to be put as the photographer’s Facebook pro­file picture one week prior to the ball. Random checks will be conducted and entries will be disqualified in the event of not having the photograph as the photographer’s Facebook profile picture in the set time frame.

3. Minor editing such as adjustment of contrast, levels, saturation and etc. are permitted. Extensive editing such as image superimposing or photo­shopping is not allowed.

4. Due date for submission is 20^th August 2010, 11:59 p.m. and the due date for the Facebook ‘like’s is 23^rd August 2010, 11:59 p.m.

5. Each participant is only entitled to one entry and each entry has to be ac­companied by a ball ticket. In other words, photographers have to attend the ball in order to receive the prize in the event of a win.

6. Judges’ decision is final.

And if you haven’t bought your ball tickets yet, you can purchase it in the Uni­versity of Auckland Quad, between 10am-3pm Please note that our stall will not be open on Thursdays.

Stay Tuned for more Updates for the UMSA ANNUAL BALL 2010

UMSA is back again with yet another social event! This time we’re setting you up for a MOVIE NIGHT which is to be screened at the comfort of your very own LECTURE THEATRE!! During this event, we will be screening ”Sepet”- a heart-warming love story set in a small town in Peninsular Malaysia where two young hearts from different cultural and religious backgrounds cross paths.

Written and directed by the late Yasmin Ahmad, ‘Sepet’ has won numerous awards in the international arena, including the Best Asian Film Award at the 18th Tokyo International Film Festival in 2005. The incredible showcase of cultural differences and traditional nuances within today’s Malaysian society makes this film a must watch for those who are curious and interested about cultural diversity!

Although this film is in languages and dialects such as English, Malay, Manda­rin, Hokkien and Cantonese. English subtitles are available throughout the film. To read more about the film, please click on this link:

http://www.aems.illinois.edu/events/filmfestival/filmfest_2007.html

DATE: 14th August 2010 (Saturday)

TIME:7.30pm-9.30pm (UMSA members get early entrance) 

LOCATION:  260-098 Owen G Glenn Building, University of Auckland.

COST:FREE

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact our Social Officer WEN at socialofficer@umsanz.com

Come support Aucklanders who are playing in the games!!

Date:3rd of July to 6th of July

Location : 3 July: ASB Stadium

For more info please ask the commitee members

Enjoying Winter Break with style and these madnesses

Madness I: A complimentary drink for first 100 ladies.

Madness II: MAD specials- Tequila
$4ea (till 1am)
Heineken

Madness III: 2 for 1 deal with student ID (Export gold or Vodka w lemonade)

Do You Want an International Career?

The Meltwater Group is a privately held software company founded in Norway in 2001 committed to challenging existing business models by introducing disruptive technologies and building a powerful, global sales infrastructure. The Meltwater Group delivers B2B solutions based on search engine technology (News), cloud computing (Drive), talent management software (Talent), Social Media Monitoring (Buzz) and biometrics (GenKey).

We are now looking for ambitious and driven individuals to help launch our News Division in the Malaysian market with the establishment of a Kuala Lumpur office.

Successful candidates will train in our Regional Headquarters in Hong Kong for 2 months, before returning as the founding team for our first Malaysian venture!

International Management Trainee Programme

What you can expect at Meltwater

Our News division is the global leader in the field of electronic media monitoring, delivering a cutting edge Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution to more than 16,000 thousand corporate clients in more than 20 countries worldwide.

The Meltwater international management trainee program has a track record of success developing managers across five continents and within a multitude of cultures. All Meltwater managers have been developed through this program as have the majority of its executives. The training program is both intense and rewarding. It not only focuses on teamwork and culture, but also, and most importantly, has a strong emphasis on sales.

In the first three to nine months trainees learn how to present and sell Meltwater’s online media monitoring services to executives across all industries. This initial phase is designed to prepare you for a career in management, and successful completion is required before a trainee can be considered for a management position. After having delivered successful results, a trainee will be given the opportunity to assume responsibility for a team of their own as a Sales Manager. Once this position has been mastered, Meltwater will offer its top managers the opportunity to run a business unit as a Managing Director. This opportunity can take place anywhere in the world, giving the Director the chance to move internationally depending on their experience and preference.

The Meltwater International Management Trainee Program offers an extremely ambitious career path with plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth in a young and international environment.

Please apply if you meet these requirements:
• University degree (any discipline)
• Fluency in English AND Bahasa Malaysia, and/or Cantonese/Mandarin
• International experiences (academic or professional)
• Natural leadership qualities
• Strong academic results
• Passion for consultative sales and business development
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial spirit and hunger for success
• Track record for meeting goals and deadlines

We believe the key to our success is giving the right opportunities to the right people. That is why we focus on an individual’s potential to develop, rather than their experience. A Meltwater News employee is a highly intelligent, personable and curious individual with sky-high ambitions. You will have exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills, sound logic, and the ability to communicate with people on all levels in a team environment.

Application Closing Date: 30th April 2010
Interview Dates in Kuala Lumpur: 5th AND 6th May 2010
Please apply via our website; http://meltwater.com/careers/en/asia
** Successful Candidates will begin employment in Hong Kong on July 1st for 2 months before moving to Kuala Lumpur**

Hey hey people!! How’s Easter break for everyone? Feeling down that the holidays are ending soon? *aw~~* Fret not and don’t be sad because at the start of the first week back from Easter break, UMSA is going to proudly present you with its Food Night! Yes, UMSA Food Night’s back and this year, our theme revolves around the Baba and Nyonya culture or better known as the Peranakan culture. The Peranakan culture consists of the assimilation between the Malay and Chinese cultures and it all started to flourish in Malaysia (Tanah Melayu at that time) after the first few Chinese traders came from China.

Besides being rich in culture and practices, the Peranakan are also famous for its FOOD!! *yummy yummy* As the name of this event suggests, there will be really great and mouth-watering food that night! Food such as Curry Kapitan Chicken, Lamb Rendang and more will be served. Of course, vegetarian option will be served as well**. So, why not come join us at the event?? Hesitate no more and come grab your tickets NOW before it’s sold out!!

Menu

1.Lamb Rendang
2.Chicken kapitan curry
3.Sambal belacan beans
4.(coconut+pandan)rice
5.Mini spring rolls(vege)
6.Bubur cha cha
7.kuih seri muka(no eggs)
8.Teh tarik
9.Rose syrup

For vegetarian or vegan(no onion, garlic and dairy product)

1.Tofu sambal(no belacan)
2.Vege kurma(coconut milk, no dairy product)
3.Egg plant chilly
4.(coconut+pandan)rice
5.Mini spring rolls(vege)
6.Kuih seri muka(no eggs)
7.Bubur cha cha
8.Teh Tarik
9.Rose Syrup

Details are as follows:
When?

23rd April 2010, Friday (6:30 p.m.)

Where?

University of Auckland Marae (A few buildings away, behind Owen G Glenn Building. Physical address is 16 Wynyard Street)

Ticket price?

$ 13 for members, $ 20 for non-members***

Where to get tickets?

A stall will be set up at the Quad in the first week back from the break (19th - 21st April 2010, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.). During the break, you can get your tickets through our Treasurer, Jack at treasurer@umsanz.com

** For vegetarians, please contact our Cultural Officer, Farzana at culturalofficer@umsanz.com to arrange your meal options

*** Membership registration will be priced at $ 6 and you will instantly get the member price if you sign up.