CUMaS has been rather active since it was founded in 1994. Every year, many activities were held to bring all the Malaysians in Cambridge together, provide the opportunity to relax and have fun, and on top of all, to foster the relationship among all the Malaysians here! |
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CUMaS Activities in 1996/97
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View the latest 1997 annual report of sports activities by the Sports Officer. |
A photo session will take place this Sunday (30 NOVEMBER) at the BACKS (behind Queens) at 1.30 pm. All CUMaS members are invited to comedressed in their TRADITIONAL COSTUMES, if possible. A copy of thisphotograph will be sent to a newspaper(s) back home in Malaysia, to be published during Raya/CNY. Spread the word and see you there!
Our very own Cumas United is battling it out with the West Side team this coming 29th November, Saturday morning at 11am. The venue is at Christ football field, on Huntingdon Road. Hopefully they don't get tired walking there... Cumas members interested in playing or supporting pls email Sumi at [email protected]. Hopefully refreshments will be provided. Good luck para wira's....
Following in the footsteps of the infamous Alex mentioned above,our new sports officer has booked the St Catherine's sports hall thisweekend from 10am-2pm. Games to be played are badminton, squash and tabletennis. Test your skillz against a Robinson College player.....
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The head of Citibank Malaysia will be addressing CUMaS members on the economic crisis in the South East Asia. All are recommended to find out about the latest development and the measures taken by the government.
Click here to view the results.
A great evening of fine dining and entertaining performances. We'll be putting up some pics soon.
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CUMaS Activities in 1995/96
Cumaskini
A total of five issues of CUMaSkini were
successfully produced this year, much thanks to our spirited and
dedicated publicity officer Miss Azalene.
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Michaelmas 95 ------------------------------- Michaelmas 96
Cumasqita
The CUMaSqita issue for the year 1995 was
distributed to all members in January / February. Much credit is
due to Miss Adela Askandar for her hard work in producing it. The
1996 issue is projected to be completed in February 1997, and is
under the supervision of Miss Azalene Amelia Quadra. All CUMaS
members are urged to actively contribute to by December 20, 1996
**Contents of the first ever issue of CUMaSQITA
Wall
Planner
CUMaS Wall Planners were distributed at the
beginning of each term together with issues of CUMaSkini.
UKEC
As one of the founding member societies of
UKEC, CUMaS has maintained a strong interest in UKEC matters.
Representatives from CUMaS attended the UKEC AGM in Lancaster in
the Lent Term, as well as the Projek Amanat Negara which was held
in Kuala Lumpur on the 8th of September 1996. The UKEC Mas
Card,which will be available beginning from mid-November 1996,
will entitle all Malaysian members of CUMaS to the cheapest rates
for MAS flights to Kuala Lumpur.
LENT TERM 1996
Weekly / Fortnightly Sports Activities
Sports activites were held almost every week,
some of them jointly organised with CUMSA, including basketball,
volleyball and football.
Open Meeting
19 January : A brainstorming session was held
at Lloyd's Room, Christ's College, during which plans and ideas
were discussed for CUMaS activities for the academic year 1995/96
Malaysia Forum
28 January : A well-researched and intriguing
talk was presented by Mr. Kenneth Fong on Conservation Efforts in
Malaysia. An intellectual discussion ensued on possible methods
by which the Malaysian public could contribute towards
environmental conservation.
Hari Raya and Chinese New Year Cards
Specially designed CUMaS Hari Raya and Chinese
New Year cards were printed in Malaysia and sold to members.
There was good response for the Hari Raya Cards, with almost all
1000 cards sold, though Chinese New Year Card sales was rather
sluggish, with only 552 cards sold. The remainder of the cards
will be sold in 1997
Hari Raya Dinner
23 February : The guest of honour for this festive occasion was Encik Amir, Malaysian Education Attache Officer
Members were treated to Malaysian dishes catered by the London Malaysia Hall canteen.
Chinese New Year Dinner
18 February : A special dinner was held in
conjunction with The Chinese New Year celebrations, with
authentic and dishes prepared by members under the supervision of
Miss Teh Min Yee. The turnup was above expectations.
Visit by the Deputy Minister for Education
11 March : The Deputy Minister for Education,
YB Datuk Khalid Yunus, addressed over 50 students on the current
developments in education and student issues at Queen's College.
The Malaysian Students' Department generously sponsored the
catering for the function.
EASTER TERM 1996
Essex Sports Meet
27 April : CUMaS participated in the University
of Essex Malaysian Society Sports Meet on the 27th of April, 1996
and came away victorious in the mixed volleyball competition.
Garden Party
15 June : This year the garden party was held
at Darwin's Shrine, Christ's College, and attracted well over 60
members. A mini-croquet game was attempted, and Mr. Ali Muhriz
ensured that there was ample food for everyone. Many thanks to
some of the Newnham members who volunteered to provide an array
of desserts.
Formal Hall
A formal hall event was held at St.John's
College. ...
SUMMER HOLIDAYS 1996
Talk at Sunway College
9 September : Entitled The Cambridge
Experience, this three hour long talk was held at Sunway College.
Over 10 aspiring students and parents turned up to discover more
about Cambridge. A video and slide show was presented, as well as
talks on several selected subjects of study.
Reception for Freshers
A tea reception was held at the Lake Club for
all the freshers, and all CUMaS members were invited to the
occasion. Altogether 50 members and freshers were present at the
event.
Oxbridge Dinner
19 September : A dinner was held in honour of
His Majesty Yang Dipertuan Agong Tuanku Jaafar Ibni Al-Marhum
Tuanku Abdul Rahman, jointly organised by the Oxbridge Society of
Malaysia, Cambridge University Malaysia Society and The Oxford
University Malaysia Club. Approximately 25 CUMaSmembers attended
the function. A captivating performance was put up by some of the
members led by Miss Nik Serena Nik Zainal Abidin.
CUMaS' Acapella Performance - coordinated by Nik Serena Nik Zainal
Talk by Andrew Jennings
11 November : Jointly organised with CUMSA, a
talk entitled "Olympic Competition - how to buy gold
medals" was presented by Andrew Jennings, and investigtive
journalist in International Organised Crime.
MICHAELMAS 1996 :
CUSU Societies' Fair
9-10 October : As usual, a CUMaS stall was set
up at the annual Societies' Fair at Kelsey Kerridge
Punting
13 October : A punting session was organised
for all the freshers, and the members who attended were blessed
with good weather and some daring stunts performed by Mr. Kenneth
Fong and the President himself, Mr. Lim Phang Boon.
CUMaS Squash
15 October : This year's squash was held at
Trinity Junior Parlour
Volleyball and Football Friendly
19 October : Friendly volleyball and football
matches were held between the senior and fresher members of CUMaS
at Jesus Green
Malaysia Night 1996
27 October : This highly successful event
attracted an audience of over 330, and due credit must be given
to each and every member who devoted so much time and effort to
produce a high-quality and entertaining performance.
Nottingham Games 1996
2 November : a 30-strong contingent was sent to
the 1996 Notttingham Malaysia Society Sports Carnival held.
Volleyball, football, badminton, scrabble and squash were among
the games that CUMaS participated in.
CUMaS Formal Hall & Video Session
14 November : 20 members turned up for formal
hall at Trinity College, and this was followed by a video showing
of the Malaysia Night at Christ's College.
CUMaS Activities in 1994/95
No information available at the moment !!