Have you guys decided on your September holidays? Well, we have! Our very first outing as the new committee 08/09 will be in Oakleigh for a Paintball Event! Read on for more details:

Date: 4 Oct 2008 (Sat)
Time: 1pm
(safety briefing starts)
Fees: $48 (members), $54 (non-members);
includes 200 paintballs and gears!
Location: World Series Paintball,
9 Hamilton St, Oakleigh 3166 VIC.

We'll be taking public transport down as a group and it is very important that you're not LATE! If you were to miss the briefing, you will not be allowed to participate in this paintball event, and NO REFUND will be given either.

Also, please note that due to Australia Regulation, you need to be 18 years old and above to participate in this event! And PLEASE bring along your ID!

Travel timing:
We advise everyone to buy their Weekend saver beforehand at 7-11.
Meet at Asia Centre tram stop at 11.00am.
Leave for Flinders Station at 11.15am.
Alternatively, meet at Flinder at 11.30am.
Start moving to platform at 11.45am.
Train leaves Flinders St Station at 12:08 pm.
Arrives at Huntingdale Station 12:34 pm.

For more information, email us at momumomu@gmail.com or come over to our MoMU table at Union House. We will be there from Mondays to Fridays, 12pm till 2pm.

Hurry and sign up as we have only 40 tickets for sale. Don't forget, the last day to sign up is the 19th September 2008.

Oh... and shoes is a MUST! Don't want bruised feet cause it WILL hurt!

Hey guys, how has the first week of Uni been for you? If you've been having headaches with timetables, tutorial times or your heads are spinning after trying to absorb new information, there is the BIG BBQ coming up!


When? Saturday, 9th August
Where? Princes Park, Parkville (at the northern tip of Uni)
Time? 11am - 3pm

The Big BBQ is being held by MASCA and other Malaysian societies across Melbourne, not only for the purpose of providing a chance for you to mingle, but to congratulate the NCG participants and welcome the newcomers!

The food itself is FREE, but it's on a gold coin donation basis - if you're feeling kind hearted, drop us $1 or $2 dollars or MORE if you like :) Malaysians who are new to Melbourne eat for free!

We do need volunteers for the day to help out, so please email the club at momumomu@gmail.com if you feel like lending a helping hand.

You can also keep yourself updated with the Facebook page here

And remember...DON'T BE LATE!

See ya then!

Greetings fellow MoMU-ans. Are you all as pumped as I am to be heading back to our great great University of Melbourne?! As you can see I'm pretty excited about it myself - I miss the Melbournian food as weird as that may sound!

Well, for new and old members alike, if you want to learn more about MoMU and any other clubs that the Uni has to offer, here are some details about the University of Melbourne Clubs and Societies Expo for Semester 2

Date: July 24
Where? : North Court
When? : 12 - 3pm

Watch out for the Malaysian flag as we will be giving new members a chance to win something close to their hearts : great electronic goodies, chocolates and more! Or just come talk to the people manning the booth so that they don't get too bored! :)


Also, a gentle reminder that the AGM is speeding up towards us. For those of you that want to get a headstart in the club, or hone your PR and leadership skills or just simply do your part in bringing the club to a whole new level in the near future, do watch out, keep your eyes and ears open, and keep the meeting in mind :) Further updates will be available right here at your favourite MoMU website!

Hope to see you all back and fresh in Uni on July 28th! See ya!

Yo!

Exams are coming up faster by the second, and most of you are probably stressed, and locking yourselves up in your rooms until SWOT vac is over.

But there's one night out that you cannot miss, a night we've organised to help you escape from the stress of the real world for a few hours :

Pre-Exam Clubbing Night


Woohoo!

Date : 23rd May 2008
Time : Before 12 - best to come earlier to avoid the queue.
Where: Eve Bar, 334 City Road, Southbank
Price : $17 if you say you're under the MoMU Guest list
Dress code: smart casual - collar shirts for guys
They will not let you in if you look like you just came from the gym or went through army training. Plus, you will want to look your best.

*Click the picture above for the map*

The first 20 people to arrive get a free drink card! You're in for an awesome night, so don't miss it! One night of fun is just going to clear your mind before you're back to hitting the books!

On a more serious note,
PLEASE don't forget to bring along proper ID like your passport or driving license to prove you are OVER 18.

Student ID's are NOT considered valid forms of ID.

Email the club at momumomu@gmail.com for further enquiries, and we hope to see you there!

Hey guys,


Just a short reminder that JMC (Bivisa) will be having a migration seminar in uni

When? 15th of May (Thursday)
Where? Union House (Joe Naps A)
Timeline? 1-2pm

MASCA VICTORIA BARBECUE 2008

Want to meet some new faces, or mingle with the players from the Intervarsity Games? Then come along to the MASCA VICTORIA BBQ 2008

Date: 11 May 2008, Sunday

Time: 11am-3pm

Venue: Malaysian Hall K4, High St, Windsor 3081 VIC

I'm sure you all love your food, so guess what! Food is priced at $2, and it's all you can eat!

I repeat...

$2* - all you can eat!

*This event is another way of us making the first year students feel welcome and at home. If you can prove you're a first year, you eat for FREE!

Also we'll be introducing the brand new Director of MSDA, Yg Bhg Dr Mohd Nasir Abu Hassan. We'll be celebrating the champions of the Victoria Games, briefing both you athletes and appreciated supporters about the upcoming NCG Brisbane 2008 games, and nominating Victoria's team captain.

But most importantly of all, we're just gonna have a BLAST! So do take a break from your studies (cause we know you've started!) and come join us!

For more info, you can contact these eager-to-help individuals! :

Max - 0401177433/ proteus_wong@hotmail.com

Lutfi- 0416742676/ kirdain@gmail.com

Alyaa - 0423456264/ alyaaism@gmail.com

Or you are welcome to visit:

Masca Victoria's website

The event's Facebook page.

See you there!

We've done it once. We're doing it again.

This August, experience a winter wonderland with:

MoMU Ski @ Falls Creek

1-3 August

$565* members
$580* non-members

*Price includes:

• Accommodation at Falls Creek Country club - spacious rooms, heated wardrobes, jacuzzi, sauna and swimming pool. Very near the ski lift and ski gear collection point as well!
  
• Ski hire (Snowboard - extra $15)
• Ski classes!
  
• Lift and Mountain passes and
  
• Bus hire

It does not include:

• Jacket and Pants hire - extra $40 and
• meals

If you've never seen snow, Falls Creek will blow you away with their fantastic scenery, pure-white snow and skiing trails. If you're an experienced skier or snowboarder, you would probably know by now that Falls Creek has fantastic snow and challenging slopes.

Some additional information:

• We will be departing Melbourne at 2.00am on 1 August (Friday). This gives us 2 FULL days of Skiing! You haven't ski, if you only ski for less than 2 days.

• There are basic cooking facilities available in all the rooms. So if you wish to cook your meals, you can. Plus, bring your own snacks because everything up in the mountains is more expensive.

• MoMU will be organizing some games and activities on one of the nights to get everyone together and have some fun! So even if you have a small group of friends, you're bound to make new ones at the end of the trip.

Some numbers we've calculated for you:

• $605 - if you're a member, skiing + jacket and pants
• $620 - if you're a member, snowboarding + jacket and pants

• $620 - if you're a non-member,skiing + jacket and pants
• $635 - if you're a non-member,snowboarding+ jacket and pants

BUT - why pay more? Apply for a MoMU membership ($10 all year/$5 Student Union membership) and get members price!

For more info or to sign up for MoMU Ski Trip, visit MoMU Table @ Union House 12-2pm starting 6th May (Tuesday) till 30th May(Friday).
For further enquiries, contact Jun Wey 04 2362 3656 or Jing Harn 04 3362 8883

A deposit of $200 (non-refundable) is required by 23rd May to secure your booking. The rest of the balance needs to be paid by 30th May. Limited spaces available and it's a first come first serve basis.

So what are you waiting for?
You're bound to have a snowballing time!

"My heart goes Sha la la la la ...."

Sing away the exam blues with our upcoming event at Kbox or bring out the Malaysian Idol in you!

Get your bunch of friends together or make new ones while singing out your favourite songs. Kbox has over 60 000 songs ranging from various languages. Malay, Chinese, Hokkien, Japanese and of course, English is available for those who are multi-lingual.

When: 1st May 2008 (This Thursday)
Where: Kbox,
52 LaTrobe Street (between Russell and Exhibition Street), Melbourne City
Time: 8pm onwards
Price: $18 for members
$20 for non-members

Please click on the map to view a larger image.

To sign up, drop by the MoMU Table @ Union House 12-2pm during the week Monday 28th April until Thursday 1st May.

We hope to see you there!

First up, what is MASCA?
MASCA stands for Malaysian Students' Council of Australia and they are generally the umbrella body for all Malaysian students organizations in Australia. MASCA National has a division of itself in each state to ensure that the welfare of each organization is taken care of. MoMU, based in Melbourne would naturally be under MASCA Victoria.

What about NCG?
The National Conference and Games (NCG) is an annual event held by MASCA National and is hosted in a different state every year. All the MASCA States would be participating, and in affiliations with the Malaysian Student Department of Australia (MSDA), they aim to gather all Malaysian students around Australia to have fun in a friendly and healthy environment.

Alright, now down to the gritty details!
MASCA Victoria are looking for participants to win in the NCG! But first you've gotta win the games in Victoria first before they send you to Queensland! (Very much like a qualifying round)

The winning team from each sport will represent Victoria in QUEENSLAND at the NCG from 1st - 4th July.

When: 26th and 27th April
Where: Melbourne University Sports Centre
Cost: $5 per participant (not per sport)

Interested to participate?
Email MoMU and sign up as a TEAM or INDIVIDUAL.
Deadline for registration is 21st APRIL.

Want to Volunteer instead?
We'll need as much volunteers as we can for 26th and 27th April. Food will be provided.
Deadline for volunteer registration is THURSDAY, 17th APRIL.


Details of games are as follows:

NETBALL (FEMALE)

• 7 female players per team

• 4 substitutes

• 15 minutes per half; 3 minutes break

VOLLEYBALL (MIXED)

• 6 mixed players per team

• 3 substitutes

• A minimum of 2 female players must be on the court at all times during the game

• Best of 3 sets; 21 points per set

BASKETBALL (MALE)

• 5 players per team

• 5 substitutes

• Male - 15 minutes per half; 3 minutes break

• Female – 10 minutes per half; 2 minutes break

TENNIS • Proset

Categories:

􏰀Men singles

􏰀 Women singles

􏰀 Men doubles

􏰀 Women doubles

􏰀 Mixed doubles

TABLE TENNIS

• Best of 3 sets; 21 points per set

Categories:

􏰀 Men singles

􏰀 Women singles

􏰀 Men doubles

􏰀 Women doubles

􏰀 Mixed doubles

FUTSAL (MALE & FEMALE)

• 5 players per team

• 3 substitutes

• 10 minutes per half; 2 minutes break

SQUASH (MALE & FEMALE)

• Best of 3 sets; 9 points per set

Categories:

􏰀 Men singles

􏰀 Women singles

BADMINTON

• Best of 3 sets; 21 points per set

Categories:

􏰀 Men singles

􏰀 Women singles

􏰀 Men doubles

􏰀 Women doubles

􏰀 Mixed doubles

TRACK & FIELD (MALE & FEMALE)

Categories:

􏰀 100m

􏰀 200m

􏰀 400m

􏰀 4x100m

More confirmed details and details of selection for Female Basketball, Ulitmate Frisbee and Rugby coming soon.

Come participate and represent Victoria!

Hey guys, we are sure that the upcoming Night Market hosted by the Melbourne University Overseas's Student Society (MUOSS) have stirred up quite a buzz among us students for the past few weeks.

If you have been kept in the dark or as the Malay proverb goes "katak di bawah tempurung", Night Market is very much like "Pasar Malam" in Malaysia. Themed with MUOSS "We are Different but the Same" exhibition, students from all over the world are invited to come share their cultural experience with the rest of us. Heaps of delicious foods, each representing a taste of a different cultural background would be there along with performances and even arts and crafts for sale. It is one of Melbourne Uni's highlights of the year, always enjoyed by everyone! So come along and join us in this year's Night Market!

When : 11th April 2008 (Friday)
Time : 6pm - 10pm
Venue : Concrete Lawns, Melbourne University

MoMU's stall at Night Market 2007.

Of course, while you're visiting, don't forget to drop by our stall!
MoMU's gone mamak style with our menu of Roti Canai, Rojak and Teh Tarik!

Come one, come all, buy one, buy all!!!

And if you come really early, the first 50 members who shows their membership cards gets Teh Tarik for free!

Wheee.....

Happy Easter to everyone out there.

We are sure a lot of you had your share of indulgence with the varieties of chocolates out there. And if it isn't chocolate, it has got to be the chance to sleep-in during the chilly mornings of the week. Whether you're on a trip or stressing over assignments, we sure hope your Easter holidays is as great as it can be.

Our next event coming up would be Rock Climbing.

When: 5th April, Saturday

Time: 3pm-5pm

Duration: 2 hours

Where: Hard Rock, Verve Apartments (corner of Franklin St and Swanston St)

Price: $18 - including shoe hire, equipment hire, instructor

Please EMAIL us your expression of interest at momumomu@gmail.com

Payment will need to be made by WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL at our table.

We will be opening a table at UNION HOUSE from Monday 31st March - Wednesday 2nd April where you will be able to make the payment. Look out for the Malaysian flag.

Go on! Take the weekend off to burn off the easter eggs or to de-stress yourself! A little muscle-flexing will do you good.

Lastly, much thanks to everyone who attended our Welcome BBQ. It was a blast and we couldn't have done it without you. The pictures and event review will come up real soon!

Keep this Tuesday free (18th March 2008) as a very prominent architect, Hijas Kasturi from Malaysia is coming to visit Melbourne.

He will be opening his exhibition at the Architecture building and we're invited to all come to support and share his experiences.

When: Tuesday, 18th March 2008

Where: The Atrium, Architecture Building, Melbourne University (The building with the Post Office)

Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm

This is a free and open to all students (not just Architecture students.) Food and drinks willl be provided.

And just so you know, some of Hijas Kasturi work involves some of the landmarks in Malaysia like:

- Menara Alor Setar, Kedah

- Menara Telekom, KL

*source*

- Putrajaya Convention Centre

*source*

- Tabung Haji, KL

*source*

- Lot 10, KL

- Shah Alam Stadium

Don't miss it!

To the new members who signed up and are not receiving emails, please contact Roz at momumomu@gmail.com. Some emails written on sign up forms are unclear.

It's that time of year again...

The Annual MoMU Welcome BBQ

When: 15th March (Saturday)

Where: Flagstaff Gardens (La Trobe & William St)

Time: 12pm onwards

It's absolutely FREE for members!

Come along for some fun in the sun. It'll be a smoking hot BBQ just for our treasured MoMU members.

Join us whether you're an old or new member. Not yet a member? Haven't got the time to renew? Don't fret! Sign ups for MoMU 2008 will be available on the day.

$10 all year round, $5 if you're a proud Student Union member.

Halal meat will be provided.

As always, look out for the Malaysian flag ... and bring your appetite!

See you there.

p/s a very helpful map for those who have no idea where is Flagstaff Gardens. Courtesy of Google.

Woo hoo! Just to let all of you know, during the O-week Carnival we have recruited over 200 members and we're still counting as both old and new faces appear at our recruitment booth to sign up.

And if you're still interested in signing up for our first activity of the year entitled Where the Heck is Jack? It will be an awesome afternoon of treasure hunting fun. Join in groups of 4 or as individuals (we will place you in teams - an opportunity to meet new people!)

Details on the poster.

Email us at momumomu@gmail.com to secure a place today!

We also need volunteers for the treasure hunt! Help us with the event by volunteering as a facilitator or a clue holder. Email us at momumomu@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

And if this isn't enough fun for the weekend, the Moomba Waterfest is here! Check out the programmes that the City of Melbourne have to offer all day for four consecutive days!

Click for more information on the Moomba Waterfest
Click for programmes

That's Melbourne website is an amazing place to get the most out of Melbourne. Bored of doing nothing or the same thing during your free time? Take a look and scout for events and places of interests that intrigues you. Discover Melbourne and you'll never regret it!

Till then, we hope you guys had a great first week of university this year and we hope to see you at our treasure hunt!

Apa khabar?!

Clubs and Societies Carnival 2008
is ready to party this
Thursday (28th February 2008) and Friday (29th February 2008)
and we at MoMU are excited!

12pm till the uni shoos us away.

Our MoMU booth shouldn't be hard to spot with the beautiful Jalur Gemilang hanging proudly from our table.

To those who are not in the MoMU club, it's the perfect opportunity to sign yourself up for some good fun, games, prizes and most importantly, good friendly Malaysian company (and our non-Malaysian members as well :D)

To those who have been in MoMU, we love to have you with us again. So don't delay renewing your membership because this year, we predict bigger better things to come.

Still not convinced? I hear we've got 8 lucky draw prizes and several vouchers and free munchables to giveaway with every sign-up.

How's that for starters?

All it takes is $10 all year, or join Student Union and it's 50% off (that's only $5!)
Support us by joining Student Union via our booth and we'll love you long time.

We hope to see you there!

***

And if you've joined and is currently checking out our cosy little blog; welcome aboard to one of the biggest Malaysian club in Melbourne. Look out for our event announcements and other interesting reads, you never know when you might get lucky!


Cheers,
MoMU
O-week team.

Selamat Hari Raya & Maaf Zahir Batin

Have a festive and memorable raya celebration!

And in conjuction with Hari Raya, MoMU will be holding a mini Open House with FREE FOOD this coming week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be a selection of Kuih. On Thursday, you get to have a taste of Nasi Kampung! Unfortunately there would be limited amounts of food so it is a first come first serve basis.

Date: 16, 17 & 18 October (Tuesday - Thursday)
Time: 1-2pm
Venue: Union House, 2nd Floor - look for the Malaysian Flag

MoMU MEMBERSHIP CARD REQUIRED

If you have misplaced your card, we will have a record of your membership and will be able to replace it, so you won't miss out =). So come along and celebrate Hari Raya with us!

Remember: It's a first come first serve basis and your membership card is required.
Don't say we didn't warn you!

See you there!

From the MoMU Team.

The all important question on your minds...

WHATS ON THE MENU???

Starters:
Gado Gado
Roti Canai
Sambal Ikan Bilis
Currypuffs
Keropok

Mains:
Beef Rendang
Curry Ayam
Sayur Lodeh
Satay Ayam with Gravy
Nasi Goreng
Mee Goreng
Sambal Ikan Pedas

Desserts:
Cendol
Bubur Cha Cha

And free flow of soft drinks to wash it all down =)

Not satisifed? A LUCKY few will go home with some fabulous prizes!

Grand Prize:
A 3 day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide, taking in the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians on the way! This prize also includes a flight back from Adelaide to Melbourne. (Courtesy of STA Travel)

Jewellery!
(Courtesy of Bluespirit)

2 Autographed Too Phat CDs!

And many more!

Hehe by the way some of you have been asking what the dress code is for the night. It is:

SMART CASUAL.

That just means try to look good but you don't need to rent a tux or buy an expensive dress! Also, people who come with traditional costumes will be rewarded with GOODIE BAGS!

Look at what we have to offer during Festival of Nations 2007!

As per the previous semesters, we are again selling Kuih and Teh Tarik due to popular demand. Come satisfy your cravings with our mouth-watering menu.

Feeling blue?
Have a bite of the local favourite: Pulut Kaya

Pul­ut kaya – Plain glutinous rice served with kaya (jam made from pandan leaves.)
Always a winner among everybody.

***
Here's one for all those yam lovers out there: Yam Kuih

Yam kuih – A rice cake made out of yam, steamed to give a soft purple texture. Yum!

***
Be spoilt with colours with the sensational Kuih Lapis!

Kuih lapis – A nine-layer glutinous rice cakes for the Straits-born Chinese wedding speciality.

***

Never heard of Kuih Salat? Then come and try it!

Kuih Salat - Similiar to Kuih Talam, but with a glutinous rice base.

***
More kuih will be there like this Tapioca kuih!

Tapioca kuih - Baked kuih of tapioca mixed in sweet pandan-flavoured custard.

***
Last but not least, our two-tone heaven: Kuih Talam.

Kuih talam – generally known as steamed coconut pudding.
It is a delicacy enjoyed by all walks of Malaysian life.

***
These delicious kuih-muih will be sold for :

$1 for 1 piece of kuih.

$4 for 5 pieces of kuih.

$1.50 for a cup of teh tarik.

If you buy 5 pieces of kuih and is a MoMU member, you're entitled to a FREE teh tarik! (Membership card required)

But don't worry, if you're a non-member, just add $1 and you get teh tarik too!

That's 5 pieces of kuih + 1 teh tarik for only $5!

Please take note that no containers will be provided for purchases less than 10 pieces of kuih. So if you wish to take them home, do bring your own containers for your convenience.

However, if you decided that you immensely enjoy our selection of kuih and would like to buy more, we will gladly pack them in transparent plastic containers when you purchase 10 pieces or more!

We also have Apok Sago to tantalize your tastebuds but unfortunately we do not have an image available.

So the only way to find out is to be at North Court, Union House on Tuesday (28 August) and Wednesday (29 August). Our stall will be opened from 12pm to 3pm both days till stocks run out. Look out for the Malaysian flag and we'll see you there!

by Chong Shen & Su Ann

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Sorry to crash in on this post guys!!

But guess who's bringing sexy back?

Come to our Merdeka Night Kenduri and check out who!!

And at the same time, be thrilled with our performances and giveaways!

by Erwin
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Hi all,

Firstly would like to say that us at the MoMU committee have all had a great time working together. But then we're like damn old edi la, and we need to step down to pass the work on to you younger people :p

Soo... our elections are coming up this Friday, and would be awesome if all of you really enthusiastic members could swing by to vote or run for a committee position!!!

Anyhoo, details as follows...

Meeting: Annual General Meeting
Date: 24th August 2007 (Friday)
Time: 12.00pm
Venue: Joe Nap Rooms A & B (2nd floor of Union House)

Essentially, what we will be doing in the AGM is ratifying our club constitution, making some necessary amendments and voting the official committee in. Any MoMU member from Melbourne University is free to run for the committee.

Those of you who are interested in running for the committee, please do email us by next Thursday (23rd August 2007) or earlier to finalise - and we'll arrange the proceedings.

The committee positions up for grabs are as follows...

President (1)
Vice-President (1)
Secretary (1)
Treasurer (1)
Activities Director (1)
Assistant Activities Director (1)
Publicity Director (1)
Assistant Publicity Director (1)
Liaisons Director (1)
Assistant Liaisons Director (1)

For descriptions about what you have to do as a committee member, click here.

Oh and please do note that nominations for committee positions will be called out in the IGM, and no proxies are permitted (ie you have to be in the meeting in person if you wish to vote, or run for a position). Also, due to VSU and student union regulations, at least 2 members of the executive committee (ie President, VP, Treasurer and Secretary) must be members of the student union.

I got many emails from people interested in running for a committee position - so I better see many many MoMU members at the AGM!!!

Come along and get involved in Malaysian politics!

The agenda and the current club constitution have already been emailed to you guys! So take a look la :)

Ohtayla! Ciao and cya at the AGM! :D

Su Vyn

Main Event:

Before-Party aka Countdown:
For more info just enlarge the pics =)

If you attend both (wah so patriotic!) you get a discount!

Why not? Malaysia only turns 50 once!