Welcome to umsanz v2.0
Hello and a warm welcome to all to the new interface, umsanz v2.0 . It uses the same powerful technology as before (WordPress) but this time we were able to take advantage of a lot of new features rolled out in WordPress 3.x as well as the advancement in HTML 5, CSS 3 and just the general development from designers in the content presentation area. I think I have spoken enough of what UMSA’s website was, has been and will continue to be in the “about website” page. One thing I would like to highlight is our effort to move away from just purely UMSA activities...
From the Team
UMSA Membership Card Design Competition 2012
Here is your chance to have YOUR design on UMSA Membership Card 2012 and win fabulous prizes! Check out for more information.
2011/2012 Young Core Leaders of Civil Society Groups’ Development Programme
Participate in this program that involves exchange of young leaders from Japan who are active in areas of older people, youth or disability with young leaders from Denmark, Germany and NZ. Read more for details
UMSA Ball 2011
UMSA Ball 2011 - Old is Gold, East meets West. 17th Sept @ Langham Hotel. Read on for teaser video and ticketing information.
UMSA Events
Cultural Mosaic 2011
Taste Malaysia's delicious cuisine, take part in traditional games, enjoy cultural performances and challenge yourself in the general knowledge quiz about our beloved home country, Malaysia
ASIA Games 2011
Asia Games 2011 will be held on the 13th July at the AUT Sport and Fitness North Shore with after party at Sixth Sense. Read on for more details for participating in sports or coming as a supporter.
DV8 2011 – Where the wild things are
Be prepared for 2011 DV8 , its 10th year in running. We've got one of Auckland's iconic venues, Auckland's finest deejay talent and a whole lot of surpises in store. Featuring DJs such as Jason Ng, Katana, Fei Bian, Lenium, Greg "Kidd Shuffle" Wong, Spence, Dr J and Ryuzo. Early bird ticket on sale now. Read more for details.
Live from Bersatu Games 2011
Bersatu Games 2011 Live from Dunedin Otago. Find out how our team are doing. Game summary and live feeds on twitter
Bersatu Games Otago 2011
Bersatu Games 2011 will soon start on the 1st of July in Dunedin Otago. Here are some details of the upcoming event.
Day Out at Western Springs
Take a well deserved break from the buzz of the city and escape to Western Springs park where you can see eels, birds like Pukeko, swans and ducks. Read, play football or even sing along guitar - its our day out. Read on for more details.
Living in Auckland
The New Zealand Film Festival 2011 is being held this week 14th July to end of July. "These movies are those that they don't show in cinemas and they are usually the best ones" says one movie enthusiast.
This Sunday, 10th July 2011, Hell's Pizza is offering $13 on pizzas if you order online. Read more to find out the code. Updates follow if more Hell's Pizza deals come to light.
Now that you have time in your hand during the semester break, try travelling around to places outside of the city to eat. There is so much out there to be explored out there (and right here in the city) and given that holidays are long and at times boring, catching up with your friends for some good food may seem a good idea.
Being a part of UMSA, definitely has it's perks. Apart from being able to make new friends and practising your lah, mah, cheh with people of your kind, you get to participate in outside activities, be paid for it and take pictures with notable political figures such as Auckland's mayor, Dan Brown - reports from Auckland Cultural Festival
Malaysia n The World
A Malaysian student was captured on youtube being mugged by a group who seem to be helping the bleeding student at first.
Recently an estimated of 10,000 protestors took to the street in Kuala Lumpur marching towards Merdeka Stadium to demand for electoral reforms. Al-Jazeera news site reported that police arrested more than 1600 protesters in what they call as "the biggest opposition-backed rally in years".
In light of the Christchurch Earthquake and Japan's tsunami / earthquake, The Star has published an article under the Survival Smarts section on steps to take cover if these events were to occur. Read more to see some of the steps listed in the article
Your Corner
Snow fell for the first time in 72 years. Some pictures of snow, share yours with us!
Urzila Carlson, at 32 begin her journey as a comedian. From South Africa, this edgy comedian has netted many accolades and awards in her short time on the NZ comedy scene.
Sitting is bad for you. People who sit for most of their days are 54% more likely to die of a heart attack.
