AISA - Congratulations to the Malaysian Student Association

The Assembly of International Students Associations (AISA) Sports Meet is an annual sports carnival organised by International student Services with the aim of promoting friendship amongst international students at UNSW. 

This year the AISA Sports Meet was held during the Session 1 Easter break, from Tuesday 14 April - Thursday 16 April, 2009.  The competition over the three-days was very strong and in each of the sports there were some very close matches.  On Tuesday 14 April, the Singaporean (SSA), Malaysian(MSO), Chinese(CSA) and Indonesian(ISA) student associations battled it out during a gruelling one day Badminton Tournament at the Sydney Boys High Stadium.  Although all teams put up a good fight, SSA were too strong in the end, winning both the male and female games.

On Wednesday 15 April, the same teams were back to fight it out for first place in the Basketball tournament. There were some very close games, in both the men’s and women’s matches, however MSO ended up taking out first place in both the men’s and women’s games.

The AISA Sports Meet finished on Thursday 16 April with the Soccer Tournament.  Six teams participated in the soccer Tournament, including, SSA, MSO, CSA, the Iranian Sports Organisation (ISO), the Botswanan Sports Association (BSA), and the Vietnamese Cultural Ensemble (VCE).  It was the first time that ISO had participated in the AISA Sports Meet so it was fantastic to have them join the soccer and we hope that they can join us again in future events.  Although the soccer fields were a bit muddy at Centennial Park each team gave their best and put on an entertaining show.  After a thrilling but exhausting day, the finals came down to a very exciting game between MSO and SSA.  Both MSO and SSA’s scores from the previous day’s tournaments were so close that whichever of these teams won the soccer they would also be the winner of the overall AISA Tournament for S1 2009.  The competition between MSO and SSA in the final soccer match was so tough that neither team scored during the 2 halves.  The game then went into overtime during which MSO scored a goal, making MSO the winner of the soccer and thus the overall winner for the S1 2009 AISA Sports Meet.

Congratulations MSO and a big thank you to all of the student associations who participated, for making the AISA Sports Meet so exciting and fun!!

From ISS UNSW

Adapted from ISS Newsletter

~ 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 ~

HELLO EVERYONE!
Is it just me or are all the assignments, quizzes and assessments raining down all at once? Well, let’s buckle up people because MSO’s much awaited whitewater rafting trip is up this midsession break! When better to escape Sydney for once. Let’s all head to PENRITH!
For those who do not know, Penrith is home to a set of man-made rapids, created especially for 2000 Sydney Olympics.  It is THE place for white water rafting so join us for this adrenalin-pumping event this 19th April 2009 (SUNDAY). The trip is a one day event and will last from 10.30am to 5.00pm. We’ll be leaving UNSW at 10.30 SHARP by hired bus. Bus Pickup Point: UNSW Gate 14, Barker Street

Cost:
Members$90*
Non-Members$95*
Normal Price$100

*Includes transport and lunch (pasta!!)
Psyched yet? Reserve a spot and pay your deposit of $50 to Ananda/ Teng Jun by 15th April 2009 (Wednesday). Please note that it is CRUCIAL we get your deposit of $50 and booking by this date as there are only 40 number of limited spaces available! It is based on a first-come first-served basis.
For further information, kindly contact
Ananda           0412993326    ananda@msounsw.org
Teng Jun          0403746863    tjkhoo88@gmail.com
Welfare Officer: Andrew- 0405071603         andrewtan_atjw@gmail.com

Note:
1) Students under 18 years of age will require a parent or guardian to sign Acceptance of Risk Agreement on their behalf.
2) Participants must read and sign the ‘Acceptance of Risk Agreement’
3) Participants must change into clothing appropriate as listed below for rafting and be completely ready to begin trip at designated start time
Alcohol and Rafting don’t mix, so please do not consume alcohol before rafting. Please note that rafting participants may have to pass a breath test (blood alcohol level of .05 or less) before being allowed to raft.

THINGS YOU’LL NEED TO BRING:
• Secure footwear such as runners or sports sandals that will stay on in rough water (no barefeet allowed)
• Clothes to get wet in eg. swimmers, long sleeves, long pants
• Wetsuit* – may be hired or bring your own (recommended to keep you warmer in cool weather and to help protect you from bumps and scrapes if you fall out of the raft)
• Sunscreen (water resistant)
• Towel
• Dry change of clothes
• Personal medication (eg. asthma, diabetes, heart condition) If you need medication bring it with you and have it accessible at all times during your trip. You must inform your Trip Leader of any medical conditions.
• If you need to wear glasses you should have some way of securing them in case you fall into the water. (Glasses straps sold at venue)
• Please do not wear jewellery, leave all your jewellery at home.
*Two Piece wetsuits are available for hire. One piece: $8.00 per person. Both: $12.00 per person. We also require a drivers licence or photo ID to be left as security. You will need at least 10 minutes to pick up a wetsuit and get changed before your trip starts.
If you still want to know more. Check out http://www.penrithwhitewater.com.au/

~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 ~