UMAA is pleased to announce M.A.N.E, short for Melbourne Alumni Networking Evening. Hosted by esteemed alumni Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed and Bert Tan, join us for a fireside chat on Sustainability. Light dinner and refreshments will be served from 6.30 p.m.
Date : 12 December 2023, Tuesday
Time : 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m.
Venue : Royal Lake Club
Entry : RM 20 for UMAA members
RM 40 for non-members
Note : Seats are limited to 30 pax only
This will be our final event of the year, and will be a great opportunity to catch up with your fellow alumni.
To register, please fill in the Google form linked below, and either upload your payment receipt via the form or email it to us. Do note that your seat will only be confirmed upon receipt of payment.
forms.gle/jCj9d9A7YWbHm3UC9
This 27 March 2022, Sunday, take a spin in a go-kart with your fellow alumnus, and peers from the University of Sydney Alumni Association!
Details as follow:Date: 27 March 2022, SundayTime: 5.30pm - 7.00pmVenue: Encorp Strand Mall, Level 5 Carpark, Jalan PJU 5/22, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Prices: RM150: UMAA member / RM180: Non-UMAA member
Price includes: 10 mins of Practice + 10 mins of qualifying + 15 laps in the Final + a Bonus Round for the top 10 finishers
Register your interest here.
Dear fellow alumni, please be informed that our AGM will be held this 24th March (Thursday) in Jaya One at 8 p.m.
Do note that only registered members (annual and lifetime) are eligible to vote during the meeting. The annual report and proxy form has been circulated to UMAA members in an email blast; do get in touch with me if you did not receive the email notice.
As with the last two years, this will be a hybrid AGM where you have the choice to attend in-person or virtually via Zoom.
Registration deadline: 20 March 2022
Attending in-person/via Zoom, please register here: https://forms.gle/KpLUpmfLZsxXEbRp7
If attending via Zoom, there is the additional step of registering here; the meeting link and relevant details will be sent to your email upon successful registration.
Thank you and see you soon!
Dear fellow alumni,
Welcome...Kuala Lumpur, happening this 26 February 2022!
Whether you're a fresh graduate, someone in the early stages of your career, or just keen to hang out with your fellow alumni, we warmly invite you to join us to engage and network over delicious light bites.
The event is hosted by a diverse team of speakers from various industries including F&B, biotechnology, media, corporate and NGOs.
We are pleased to share that we are organising a special event with His Excellency Dr Justin Lee, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia to introduce His Excellency Dr Justin to illustrious alumni such as yourself, and offer you the opportunity to reconnect with your fellow alumni.
Details of the event are as follow:
Date:16 February 2022 (Wednesday)
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm (Registration starts 6.00pm)
Venue: 33, Jalan Langgak Golf, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Payment: RM 70 (UMAA members) / RM 100 (non-UMAA members)
Bank name: RHB Bank Berhad
Name: Uni of Melbourne Alumni Association
Account number: 2143 3436 000267
Registration closes 6 February, or as soon as all seats are filled. This event is limited to 50 pax only so register early via here and complete your registration payment to not miss out on this experience! Regretfully, without proof of payment, attendance at this event cannot proceed.
Please submit proof of payment (screenshot of transfer, receipt, slip) in the registration form or e-mail a copy to umaa.my@gmail.com by 6 February to confirm your seat.
On receipt, your seat will be confirmed by return e-mail.
Kindly be informed that UMAA Malaysia will be taking the necessary precautions to adhere to the university's COVIDSafe policies, and the SOPs denoted by the Ministry of Health, National Security Council and Registrar of Societies. These include:
Attendees must be fully-vaccinated
Limiting attendance to a maximum of 50% capacity
Ensuring physical distancing within the venue (minimum of 1 m distance between all seats)
Ensuring all attendees check-in via MySejahtera into the venue and have their temperature taken; attendees with temperatures >37.5 C will be turned away
Provision of hand sanitiser
Sanitising the venue before and after the event
We also request that you do not attend the event and inform us as soon as possible if you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. In such cases, your seat may be transferred to another party at UMAA's discretion.
We look forward to seeing you around!
In the meantime, take care and stay safe.
Best wishes,
UMAA Malaysia
Earlier this May 2021, we had to pull the plug on the highly anticipated Whiskey and Chocolate Pairing Event due to the implementation of MCO. Fast forward 7 months later, with most of our adult population vaccinated and social events allowed (the latter with strict SOPs in place), we are pleased to announce a new date for this event.
Date: Sunday, 9th January 2022
Time: 2 - 5 p.m.
Venue: Caffeinees (Sunway - E.G.G.)
If you have registered for the event previously, all you need to do is to input the new date in your calendar, and we'll see you at the event!
For those who did not manage to register previously, you can still do so as limited seats are still available. Register here.
Registration closes on 24th December, or as soon as all seats are filled. This event is limited to 40 pax so register early and complete payment to secure your seat! Attendance is automatically void without proof of payment.
We hope to see you then! Stay safe!
Next up in Teh Tarik Talk series, we will be covering money matters!
Certified financial planner and Unimelb alumnus Nicholas Wong will be hosting this upcoming session, sharing 5 key areas to look into to pandemic proof your finances.
Whether you're just starting out on your financial planning journey or looking for some pointers to review your financial portfolio, there should be something for everyone here.
This online session is open to all and free to attend.
Date: 8 July 2021, Thursday
Time: 8.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Venue: ZOOM (registration link will be sent to your email)
If you're interested, simply register via this link.
Dear fellow alumni,
With another total lockdown upon us, many of us struggle to stay connected and motivated. The isolation from friends, colleagues and family has thrown many of us off our routine and it can be challenging to find our groove again.
If this sounds like you, we cordially invite you to our Teh Tarik Talk "Staying Motivated during a Pandemic", where clinical hypnotherapist Wee ShuEe will share healthy ways to cope with the lockdown and how to support those we care about.
Date: 9 June 2021, Wednesday
Time: 8.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
Venue: ZOOM (registration link will be sent to your email)
Attendance is free and open to everyone. To sign up, please register here.
The 27th AGM will be hosted both physically and virtually as follows:
Date & time: 31 March 2021, Wednesday at 7:00 pm
Venue: ZHAN Art | Space, the School, Jaya One.
Join online: Zoom registration link
Kindly RSVP by 29 March 2021: AGM 2021 RSVP form
Pre-packed dinner will be served before the meeting.
Do note that you have to be a member or life member to be participate in the AGM. You may register to become a member at the link below:
COVID-19 Related Precautions
Kindly be informed that UMAA Malaysia has received consent from the University of Melbourne to proceed with the AGM, and will be taking the necessary precautions to adhere to the university's COVIDSafe policies, and the SOPs denoted by the Ministry of Health, National Security Council and Registrar of Societies. These include:
Members over the age of 60 are strictly not allowed to attend the AGM in person.
Hope to see you at the AGM!
Please be informed that applications for bursary has been closed. We will start the evaluation process and be in touch to inform if your application has been successful or not.
Thank you.
Dear fellow alumni, we hope you are keeping well during these trying times.
Our way of life has changed drastically over the course of the last few weeks. Don't worry if you find it challenging to cope with this change, as you are not alone in this.
There is also another page with tips and resources to ensure our mental wellbeing during this period. We hope you find this helpful <3
Please also be informed that the university has a dedicated page to communicate all information regarding Covid-19 to students. This includes changes to how classes and assessments are conducted, health and wellbeing support and other FAQs. Do share it with any current students within your network!
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/student-support/coronavirus/information-for-all-students