Hey guys,
Welcome to Semester 2 of 2010. We hope you’ve had an awesome winter break traversing Australia and all it has to offer. But uni’s back in session now, and that means you’ll have to put away your Indiana Jones-esque explorers outfit till the summer break. Fret not though, because MSO is back and as always we have a weekly series of exciting adventures planned just for you.
As a kick-off for the second semester, we’ve deci…ded to show you Sydney’s scenic side by taking you on a walk along its magnificent east coast. Join us this Saturday as we gear up for the famous Coogee to Bondi trail featuring beautiful beaches, magnificent cliff-top views and even a cemetery set against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean.
Details
Date : 24th July 2010
Time: 9.00 am
Starting Point: Chish n Fips at Coogee Beach
Ending Point: Bondi Beach

The walk itself is free of charge but you will be responsible for paying for your own transport as well as food. To make transportation easier, bring along your MyBus 2. We will be providing sandwiches for everyone, in case you get hungry along the way. Be sure to wear either sports or running shoes, plenty of sun block and to bring a bottle of water along. It’s also advisable to bring about $30 to cover your expenses (not including transport).

Transportation
From city (railway square or central) take 372 bus to Coogee Beach.
From UNSW take the 370 bus from High Street to Coogee Beach.

For those of you unfamiliar with the bus routes, there will be guides to direct you on that day. Go to the following meeting points by the specified time.

Meeting Point 1
Venue: UNSW Main Entrance (Anzac Parade)
Guide: Vatsala (043 397 9718) – vatsala.naikka@gmail.com
Meeting Time: 8.40 am

Meeting Point 2
Venue: Chish n Fips at Coogee Beach
Guide: Farah (042 540 9856) – farahinahmad@gmail.com
Meeting Time: 9.00 am

Winter is almost here and with it comes our first big break from uni. 3 weeks of freedom from assignments, quizzes and annoying 9 o’clock lectures. Even better, winter break also means it’s time for MSO’s annual Ski Trip.

MSO together with MASA (UTS), MSA (Macquarie) and SUAMS (University of Sydney), is offering you this fantastic opportunity to experience the beautiful side of winter at our new venue of choice, Perisher. So come join us this winter break for an unforgettable holiday set against the beautiful backdrop of the snowy mountains.

Details:
Dates: 7th - 9th July
Place: Perisher
Cost: $460 members; $480 non-members

Our package includes:

*        Pick-up and return bus transport to/from UNSW, USYD & MACQ

*        2 Nights accommodation (multi-share) at the High Country Motel

*        2 Hot buffet breakfasts

*        1 Seafood steamboat dinner

*        2 Days hire for carve skis, boots and stocks

*        2 Days hire for ski parka and pants

*        2 Days consecutive Lift Ticket with First Timer Lessons at Perisher resort

*        2 Entrance fees for the National Park

Extras:

*        Snowboarding cost $25 extra

*        Gloves cost $10 a pair

*        Helmet cost $10 extra to hire

Places are limited to 50 people and are based on a first-come-first-serve basis.  There is a $230 deposit requirement to book a spot. Full payment is required to be made by 20^th June 2010 to guarantee your place. 

To reserve your spot or for further information, please contact Su Yiin at 0423 555 043 or by email at suyiin@gmail.com

All meals will have Halal options. Please inform upon confirmation.

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity for some fun in the snow!

We’ll see you there!

~The Publishers~

Have you ever been into an argument with your friends about who is more skilled are at driving?

Well, now’s your chance to show who the REAL STIG is as MSO proudly presents Go Karting at Fast Lane Karting in collaboration with MASA and MSA.

For $82, you get 2 heats of 5 laps around the circuit, hot dogs and slurpy for snacking and a return bus ride.

If you are on the top of your group, you will qualify for a FINAL round where the winner of the Final Round will be declared the Grand Prix champion!!

So what are you waiting for?
Come join MSO and gang for another fun weekend of meeting new and old peeps mixed with fast paced driving at Fast Lane Karting!

Please note that the number of spaces are limited,

we require a 50% deposit by Friday to ensure your participation.

Arc Members get 10% off!!

Details:

Date: Saturday 22th May
Time: 4.30 – 7.30pm (We will be meeting at UTS at 2.45pm SHARP!)

Venue: Fast Lane Karting, Minto

If you need a guide, a bunch of us will be leaving UNSW at 2.15pm!

Contact us for more info! 

Jian  0433368099 or jianyung@gmail.com

Chee Keong 0423401954 or cheesenium@gmail.com

~The Publishers~

We’re in the final stretch of the semester and the assignments and quizzes are beginning to pile up. With all the deadlines looming around the corner, we think it’s the perfect time to take a break from uni and get away from campus.

This weekend MSO is going to take you on an exciting adventure, walking along one of Sydney’s most beautiful coastlines featuring an authentic World War 1 hospital, the Middle Head forts and a stunning view of South Head from Georges Head Lookout. With Sydney Harbour as a backdrop, the walk from Chowder Bay is guaranteed to provide you with plenty of breath-taking sceneries as you catch up on all that exercise you missed rushing your assignments. So come join us this Saturday for some outdoor fun, with your favourite group of Malaysians.

Spaces are limited to 20 people, so book your spot now by sending in your name and contact details to Vatsala (043 397 9718) – vatsala.naikka@gmail.com

Details

Date: 15^th May 2010 (Saturday)

Time: 8.30 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Starting Point: UNSW Main Entrance

Ending Point: Central Station

The walk itself is free of charge but you will be responsible for paying for your own transport as well as food. To make transportation easier, bring along your Brown TravelTen / MyBus2 and some change for a train ticket. Be sure to wear either sports or running shoes, plenty of sun block and to bring a bottle of water along. It’s also advisable to bring about $30 to cover your expenses (not including transport).

Meeting Point

We’ll be meeting at the UNSW Main Entrance at 8.30 am. Please be there on time.

Transportation

We will be taking any of the following buses to Central Station, 394/393/397/399. From there we’ll take a train to Wynyard Station (Platform 6). Then a 244 bus to Middle Head Road (near Kahibah Road).

If you’d prefer to meet us along the way instead of at uni, do send us an email letting us know.

For more information or directions on that day, please feel free to contact:

Sabrina (043 384 6767) - sharifah.nursabrina@gmail.com

Vatsala (043 397 9718) – vatsala.naikka@gmail.com

In a nutshell:

-          Fantastic views of Sydney Harbour & South Head

-          Historic landmarks, World War 1 hospital & Middle Head forts

-          Great company and the refreshing outdoors

-          Wear sports/running shoes, sunblock and bring some money for your own expenses

-          Have a wonderful time

We’ll see you there!

~The Publishers~

Pasar Malam is back! MSO is having its annual Malaysian night market event on the 6^th of May 2010. We’ll be selling all your favourite local dishes so do be sure to drop by next Thursday to get a taste of home. Come mingle with all your favourite MSO people and meet new friends in an intimate backdrop with live band performances. Entry is FREE OF CHARGE.

Also, it is time to whip out your utensils and start cooking as MSO is offering all students the opportunity to open their very own stall at Pasar Malam. This is your one unique chance to get a feel for Pasar Malam from a vendor’s point of view while hanging out with your friends and earning that extra $$ in a fun way. Stall rental fees for students are priced at $60.00. Due to the limited number of places available, send in your stall applications by this Friday (30^th April 2010) at 12.00 pm. Contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spot now!

Details

Date: 6^th May 2010

Time: 5.00 – 9.30 pm

Venue: Beer Garden, Roundhouse

For more information or if you are interested in opening a stall please contact,

Sebastian Chin (043 379 4733) – baktiau@gmail.com

Vatsala (043 397 9718) – vatsala.naikka@gmail.com

To gain entry into Beer Garden you will need to provide proof of age. (NO OVERSEAS LICENSE or STUDENT CARDS). Please bring your AUS DRIVING LICENSE, PASSPORT OR RTA PROOF OF AGE CARD

We’ll see you guys there.

~The Publishers~

Do you love a bargain?

Arc is organizing a Flea Market to bring the cheap stuff to you and MSO’s part of it! There will be Spring Rolls and Curry Puffs and all kinds of cheap stuff you would normally expect from a flea market. So if you’re missing good o’ spring rolls and curry puffs, or feel like having a good bargain, this Wednesday on 21st April at Round House is a good time to drop by our stalls to satisfy your cravings, get a bargain and refill before a lecture or tutorial. Remember we are only open for 4 hours so the food is bound to be fresh and selling hot!

Arc Flea Market
Day: Wednesday
Date: 24th April 2010
Venue: Round House

Time: 12pm - 4pm

The Round House is located to the left of the UNSW entrance. If you still can’t find it, there is a directory at the entrance of UNSW for better directions.
We’ll see you there!

~The Publishers~

After a month of grueling tryouts SPORTS CARNIVAL 2010 is finally here and MSO needs your support this Saturday & Sunday as we compete to reclaim our title as champions. For those of you who are unaware, MSO has had a pretty impressive winning record, being a four time champion. So come down this weekend and join us in cheering on our fellow MSO-ians as we battle it out against representatives from MASA, MSA, SUAMS and newcomers MYSUN (Malaysian Youth Society, University of Newcastle) to be the overall champions.

 Sports Carnival 2010

A rundown of the time, dates and venues of the events is as follows:

April 17^th April 2010, University of Sydney Aquatic Centre, 9 am – 7 pm

                Netball                 9 am – 2 pm

                Volleyball            9 am – 2 pm

                Basketball           2 pm – 6 pm

                Badminton          2 pm – 6 pm

                Tennis                   11am – 3 pm

April 18^th March 2010, Moore Park West Field 18 & 19

                Soccer   9 am – 2 pm

Directions

University of Sydney Aquatic Centre - Any 42x bus from the city will get you there. If you are coming from Kingsford or any of the Eastern suburbs, take a bus to Railway Square (the last stop) then catch a 42x bus from Stand D, the buses will be heading towards Broadway.

Moore Park - Any of the 39X buses can get you to Moore Park, whether you’re coming from UNSW or the city.

For further information or directions, please call our Sports Officers, Ang Su Yiin (0423555043) or Farahin Ahmad (0425409856).

We’ll see you there!

~The Publishers~

Hey fellow MSO-ians,

It’s here!! MSO, together with MASA, is proud to bring you a weekend of LASERTAG goodness. The event that offers you all the fun of paintball minus the ugly morning-after bruises. Team up or go solo, whichever rocks your boat, as you race against the clock to stay alive. Join us this Saturday as we head over to the M9 Laser Skirmish at Darling Harbour for adrenaline filled sessions of this awesome game featuring some of the latest offerings in laser technology. What are you waiting for? Suit up and get your game on.

Places are limited to 45 people, so send us an email now to avoid missing out! To book your place just send your name and contact details to Sam Foong at samfoong88@gmail.com.

Details

Date:  3^rd April 2010
Place:  M9 Laser Skirmish, Darling Harbour
Time:  10.30a.m.
Price:  AUD$20 (2 games)

For those of you who have no idea where M9 is, don’t worry our friendly guides will be waiting at the following meeting point at 9.45 a.m.:

UNSW Main Gate (Anzac Parade Entrance)

Sebastian (04 33794733) – baktiau@gmail.com

Clement (04 25851711) - clementcg@gmail.com

Spots are limited so to book your place now or for further information please contact:

Sam Foong (043 022 2211) - samfoong88@gmail.com

We’ll see you guys there!

~The Publishers~

To all MSO members,

Together with MSA, MASA and SUAMS, we would like to invite you to come and help us paint Sydney red… ….or blue or orange or yellow or green or purple or whatever colour you can think of in the hottest party this side of the Harbour Bridge, SPECTRUM.

Schools out, so leave your books at home, put on your funkiest outfit and join us as we dance the night away. Come and meet new faces and party with old ones as we crank up the volume and colour you crazy.

Details

Date: 9^th April 2010

Time: 10.00 p.m.

Venue: Space Night Club

Tickets: $15 (Presale*)      $20 (At the door)

*PRESALE OF TICKETS END AT 5PM THURSDAY APRIL 8TH 2010.

☆ FREE GLOWSTICKS FOR YOUR PARTYING MAYHEM

- COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO SET THE PACE FOR A GOOD NIGHT OUT.

- GET THERE EARLY TO SHOW PEOPLE HOW IT’S DONE.
☆ TWO MASSIVE DANCE FLOORS
♫ MASHUP // ELECTRO // RnB // Hip-Hop
♫ PERFORMANCES BY DJ ZERO, DJ STIFFLES, DJ BEEF, DJ ACE, DJ MIKE HYPER, DJ D-KUTZ , DJ MING, DJ XILE and DJ KAI

 To get your tickets, drop by our stall in front of the Arc Store at Quad from Monday (29^th March 2010) to Thursday (1^st April 2010) during week 5 or contact your social officers:

Sebastian (04 33794733) - baktiau@gmail.com

Christine (04 50165641) - christinecy.loo@gmail.com

ONLY ACCEPTING AUS DRIVING LICENSE, PASSPORT OR RTA PROOF OF AGE CARD (NO OVERSEAS LICENSES)

 Don’t miss out on this chance to show Sydney your wild and colourful side! We’ll see you there.

 ~The Publishers~

Moonlight Beach Chaos!

This beach event is one of a kind that started way back in 2007, when a  genius parallel to no other being had a theory, that a beach party at night would be a brilliant idea after a day of getting sunburn. The idea was put forward to MSO and the rest as they say was history as the mixture of cool sands, hot pizza, keropok, fun games, a beautiful moon and water dunking in pitch black darkness proved to be a recipe that could even rival that of Famous Amos and with no sunburn to boot!!

So come on over to Maroubra Beach with your beach gear and join us in darkness in this unique MSO event!

Event Details:

When: Friday night, 26th March

Where: Maroubra Beach

Time: 6.30 pm to 9 pm

How: Take 395 or 396 to go to Maroubra Beach and 396 to return to UNSW

Food: Domino’s Pizza, Prawn Crackers, Curry Puffs and drinks!

Price: $2 for MSO members and $3 for non MSO members

Additional Details:

Late comers will be dunked into the ocean with little remorse. Bring extra clothes and a beach towel.

Bring light jackets if you are vulnerable to chilling winds.

Bring a flash light if you are afraid of the dark.

Bring a super scary mask that will scare the bejesus out of people.

There will be no bonfires but do bring a guitar to serenade the girls.