Winter is coming and so is Semester 2.  There is no better way to get rid of the winter blues than by joining MSO and our partner associations from USYD, UTS and Macquarie Uni for a ski trip to Thredbo.  Thredbo is renowned for their ski resorts in the snowy mountains.  This would be a fantastic opportunity to experience the longest ski runs in Australia during winter.

Date  : 15 – 17 July 2009
Place : Thredbo, Snowy Mountains
Cost   : $420 members, $440 non-members

Package includes

• Pick-up and return bus transport to/from UNSW, USYD and Macquarie Uni
• 2 nights’ accommodation (multishare) at the High Country Motel
• 2 hot breakfasts
• 1 steamboat buffet dinner
• 2 days hire for skis, boots, stocks, parka and pants
• 2 days First Timer lift and lesson package which includes all mountain lift pass and a 2 hour First Timer group session at Thredbo
• National Park entrance for 2 entries

Extras: Gloves $10 per pair for a group of 20 pairs. Helmets hire $10.  Snowboarding $25.

Places are limited to 40 people based on a first-come-first-serve basis.  We would highly recommend you to book a spot and pay a booking fee of $200 as soon as possible to guarantee a spot and complete payment by 30th June 2009.

To register a spot or for further enquiries, please contact

Yap Keat Boon 0433 322 850  keatboon.yap@gmail.com

MSO is offering a convenient, worry-free holiday package for you and your friends to enjoy.  So experience the best of the snowy mountains this July and get a chance to meet our friends form USYD, UTS, Macquarie Uni and UNSW on this ski trip holiday that you will never forget.

~ The Publishers ~

How smooth are you…………… on ice?  Lets’ put some life into these cold and blue weather by ice skating at the Entertainment Quarter’s Ice Rink at Moore Park this Thursday evening.  The EQ ice rink is only available during these coming winter weeks and MSO always gives you the best deals with discounts.

Details
Date: 28 May 2009 (Thursday Week 11)
Time and Location:
6.00 p.m. @ Uni Bus stop Anzac Pde
                  -Or-
6.30 p.m. @ EQ Ice Rink
Cost: $14 including skates hire
Duration: 2 hours

There is no better chance to enjoy skating with your friends than now.  So make some time for yourself this Thursday evening to get rid of the stress and glide along the ice. The EQ skating rink is open to everyone, from the beginners to the experienced.  So come along with your friends and skate away right here in Moore Park.

For enquiries, contact:
Kai Xian 0411735037 kaixian.siaw@gmail.com
Huey Shyan 0419237360 nhshyan@gmail.com

~ The Publishers ~

Ever wanted to help but didn’t know how? In conjunction with Sydney Children’s Hospital Gold Week (1 – 7 June 2009), MSO will be organising a charity fund raising event this Sunday for everyone to do their bit for the kids of Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick.

Date: 24 May 2009 (Sunday)
Time: 11.30 a.m.
Location: Physics Lawn, UNSW
Theme: Alice in Wonderland

What can you do?
Simply show up dressed according to our theme with either a new toy or book to be donated to the children (new items only for hygiene reasons). Come along show the sensitive side of that tender heart of yours and join our picnic as we sip hot tea, nibble scones, savour muffins, curry puffs, spring rolls, chicken wings…… It would be sweet and deeply appreciated if you can spread some love by donating gold coins ($1 & $2 or even more!!) and notes to the official Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation collection tins. (Come on. The food is worth so much more!) We will also be organising some games if conversation on the green stales. =)

So get out of your crib, breathe some fresh air, enjoy the company of good ole’ friends and do your part in spreading love to make someone’s day a little better. Don’t forget to save up those gold coins!

Visit Sydney Children’s Hospital: Gold Week Website at http://www.goldweek.org.au/

For further enquiries contact:

Welfare Officer: Andrew in Wonderland – 0405 071 603 andrewtan.atjw@gmail.com

~ The Publishers ~

Calling all the ‘Vikings’ in UNSW to get involved in the most adrenalin-pumping event of the semester, MSO Dragon Boat Race which will be held this coming Saturday at Anzac Bridge Pier.  The race will be against Malaysian students’ association from USYD, UTS and Macq Uni.  We came in so close to winning last year, but this year victory shall be ours.

Details:
Date: 9 May 2009 Saturday
Time: 10.00 a.m.
Location: Anzac Bridge Pier near Sydney Fish Market
Cost: Free of Charge
Food: Free pizza
Per boat max.: 16 people (first come, first serve basis)

To those who are interested to get in on the action and row our team to success please RSVP by Friday 8 May 2009 to:
 
Teng Jun – 0403 746 863  tjkhoo88@gmail.com
Huey Shyan – 0419 237 360  nhshyan@gmail.com  

Participants are advised to bring:
·         Extra change of clothes because you should be getting wet
·         A pair of closed-in shoes that is prepared to get wet
·         Towel and sunscreen if necessary.
 
Members/non-members and everyone else is invited to come down by the water to support and cheer your friends for the win.
 
How to get there?
By car, head to Bank St, Pyrmont
By bus, catch bus 501 from Railway Square Stand D and alight at Miller St opposite Jones St.  Turn right, keep walking for 600 metres and you will see the pier on your left.  Click on the map below for an enlarge view of the location. 

For further enquiries, please contact:
Welfare Officer: Andrew – 0405 071 603  andrewtan.atjw@gmail.com

~ The Publishers ~

Miss the hectic night markets in Malaysia? Whether you are a local or international student, come to MSO’s very own Pasar Malam and satisfy your cravings for authentic Malaysian delicacies. So make your way down to the Roundhouse for some sumptuous satay, incredible carrot cake, irresistible nasi lemak and a wide variety of uniquely Malaysian food. You will also get a chance to enjoy performances and socialise with your buddies. This event is on for one night only, so do not miss your chance to relive those Pasar Malam nights in Malaysia.

Date: 30 April 2009 (Thursday Week 7)
Time: 5.00 pm. – 10.00 p.m.
Place: Roundhouse UNSW

What can you expect at MSO Pasar Malam?
•Abang Sam will be preparing his signature satay and his famous nasi lemak.
•Ivan’s Fernery will be dishing out nasi briyani and tidbits such as karipap, spring rolls, etc.
•Jenny will be having a stall with her infamous, homemade cupcakes.
•Every Pasar Malam needs a t-shirt stall and Ning Jia will make that happen.
•Singapore Students’ Association will be preparing carrot cake and will also be having dessert of cincau and bandung.
•Shisha Boys…… of course shisha.
•Ying will be whipping up apam balik.

Look out for what we have ‘in stall’ for you. This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends along to get taste of Malaysian culture.

~ The Publishers ~

CARNIVALE Dance Party – One of the most anticipated events of the year for everyone brought to you by Malaysian students’ clubs and associations from around Sydney is coming up this Saturday night at Space Nightclub.  So don’t miss your chance to get the presale tickets for only $15.  For your convenience, MSO has set up a CARNIVALE ticket booth located in front of the Quad Arc Store for three days only.  So bring your friends, drop by to purchase the tickets for this annual event that you should not miss.

Where to get the tickets?
Date: 7 to 9 April (Tuesday to Thursday Week 5)
Place: Quad Arc Store
Time: 10.00 a.m. till 2.00 p.m.
Tickets: Presale special $15

You can also contact our member to purchase the tickets:
Kai Xian 0411735037 kaixian.siaw@gmail.com
Huey Shyan 0419237360 nhshyan@gmail.com

Details of CARNIVALE
Date: Saturday 11th April 2009
Place: Space Nightclub, 127 Liverpool St, Sydney
Time: Doors open 10pm til late
Tickets: Presold $15
Tickets: At door $20

With a group of specially handpicked DJs
RnB/Hip Hop -
DJ Kickz
DJ D-kutz
DJ Q-rius
DJ C-Bu
DJ Xile

House/Baltimore -
DJ Yama VS DJ EMTEE
DJ Simy
DJ Mike Hyper

Make CARNIVALE the best start to your Easter break.

*Proof of age or photo ID required*
AUS Driving License, Passport, RTA Proof of Age card, NSW Photocard. NO overseas licenses.

~ The Publishers ~

There is no better way to start off the Easter break holidays than with a fantastic party with Malaysian students’ clubs and associations from around Sydney. ‘CARNIVALE’ is jointly organised by MSO UNSW and our partner Malaysian students’ associations in USyd, UTS and Macquarie Uni. Get your groove on, let your hair down & have a great time dancing to the beat while getting the chance to meet people from universities around Sydney.

Details of CARNIVALE
Date: Saturday 11th April 2009
Place: Space Nightclub, 127 Liverpool St, Sydney
Time: Doors open 10pm til late
Tickets: Presold $15
Tickets: At door $20

With a group of specially handpicked DJs
RnB/Hip Hop -
DJ Kickz
DJ D-kutz
DJ Q-rius
DJ C-Bu
DJ Xile

House/Baltimore -
DJ Yama VS DJ EMTEE
DJ Simy
DJ Mike Hyper

For tickets contact:

UNSW
Kai Xian 0411735037 kaixian.siaw@gmail.com
Huey Shyan 0419237360 nhshyan@gmail.com

*Proof of age or photo ID required*
AUS Driving License, Passport, RTA Proof of Age card, NSW Photocard. NO overseas licenses.

~ The Publishers ~

Dear MSOians,

Join us as a supporter as we fight it out in our yearly sports event against other universities and societies. Did we not mention maintaining our title as champions? The game is on! The Sports Carnival is ongoing during the weekends of Saturday, 28th March 2009 and 4th April 2009.

MSO is calling all sports fans and cheer leaders to get together once again to support our team this Saturday at University of Sydney Aquatic Centre between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. So get over there to give our players the support they need and show our opponents what MSO and UNSW is made of.

Sports Carnival 2009 details:
Below is the outline of the games this Saturday 4th April 2009 at University of Sydney Aquatic Centre between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.

Netball         8.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Volleyball   8.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Basketball   12.00 p.m. – 04.00 p.m.
Badminton  12.00 p.m. – 04.00 p.m.
Tennis           1.00 p.m. – 05.00 p.m.

Since it is a weekend, take a trip down to USyd with your friends and enjoy your day out while adding some support to your club and university.

For enquiries, you can contact our Sports Officers:

Khoo Teng Jun
Email: tjkhoo88@gmail.com
Phone: 0403746863

Jasmine Lim
Email: lcmjasmine@gmail.com
Phone: 0423068903

For further information:
Welfare Officer: Andrew- 0405071603 andrewtan_atjw@gmail.com

The MSO Team

Paintball minus the ‘pain’.  Time has come to put your commando skills to good use in this futuristic event of smoke and lasers.  M9 Laser Skirmish at Darling Harbour is an exciting event hosted by MSO this weekend and as usual, we are giving you another irresistible subsidised offer.  Places are limited, so book your spot before it gets filled up!

Details
Date:  28 Mar 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  9.30 am
Place:  Level 3, Harbourside Shopping Centre, Darling Harbour
Cost: $20 for 2 Games
Limit: 40 people

*Cost for TWO games per person,includes rental of gears
MSO Rate $20 + Great Company
Normal Rate $30 and $25 before 4pm

Contact: Please contact Keat Boon by phone, SMS or e-mail to register a spot.
Yap Keat Boon 0433 322 850  keatboon.yap@gmail.com

Our team leader Keat Boon will be leaving from Kensington to guide our army to the battlefields.
Details
Date:  28 Mar 2009 (Saturday)
Time:  9.00 am
Place:  UNSW Main Bus Stop, Anzac Parade

For further information:
Welfare Officer: Andrew- 0405071603  andrewtan_atjw@gmail.com

Play solo or as teams with real-time point system to see who will emerge as the champion, trust me, strategy wins.  See M9 Laser Skirmish website for the details of the games http://www.m9.com.au/darling_harbour/index.html. The Laser Skirmish is conveniently located with Kingpin Bowling at Harbourside Shopping Centre.  See you there!

~ The Publishers ~

p.s. Plans for White water rafting are still afloat later in the session, so keep a lookout for our e-mails.

Coogee is cool, Bondi is blazing, but nothing beats Manly Beach as one of Sydney’s most popular seaside destinations.  There is no better way to take a trip to Manly than with MSO and your friends.  So make you way down to Circular Quay for a trip by ferry across Sydney Harbour to Manly.  As promised, we will be giving you a fantastic deal you can’t resist.

Package and Cost

Regular cost of travel and OceanWorld ticket is $31.75.  Since MSO does not like having a big bank balance, take advantage of this opportunity to explore or revisit Manly beach this summer before winter comes around.  At the same time, get a chance to get up close and personal with sharks, crocodiles and the world’s most dangerous snakes and spiders at OceanWorld and their 4 million litre Oceanarium.

Details                                  
Date: 21 March (Saturday)
Time: 9.00 a.m.
Place: Circular Quay Ferry Wharf 3

For those who are unsure of the direction or location, we have troop leaders Kai Xian and Huey Shyan to lead the way. They will be departing from UNSW main bus stop.

Contact details and enquiries:
Kai Xian-  0411735037   kaixian.siaw@gmail.com
Huey Shyan-  0419237360  nhshyan@gmail.com

For further information:

Welfare Officer: Andrew- 0405071603  andrewtan_atjw@gmail.com

Date: 21 March (Saturday)
Time: 8.15 a.m.
Place: UNSW Main Bus Stop Anzac Parade

You and your friends can experience exciting activities including Manly Beach, Oceanworld, bike tours, kayaking, swimming, tennis, golf, beach volleyball, roller blading, scenic and historical walks, art, parasailing, scuba diving, fishing, dining and so much more.  OceanWorld info site http://www.manlyaustralia.com.au/business/default.asp?ID=1611
 

~ The Publishers ~

p.s. “I want to go naik basikal! Hehe” quote from Sabrina, our Cultural Officer.