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welcome kuala lumpur 2022
welcome kuala lumpur 2022
Saturday, 5 March 2022
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were not able to proceed with our annual Welcome KL event in 2021.
This year, with gradual recoveries and by abiding to safety precautions, we managed to host Welcome KL on the 26th of February 2022 at Snitch By The Thieves, The Gardens Mall, with great success!
We hosted seven panel speakers in a range of industries, namely:
Qasim, Team Manager, Hays Malaysia
Tang Wei Lynn, CGTN
Lee Yun-Han, Director, Deloitte Consulting
Diana Taty, Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI)
Edwin Koh, Co-founder of Breakfast Thieves & Livescape Group
Ng Hui Xuan, Regional Head in Growth & Revenue Management, Grab Financial Group
Low Ley Hian, Director of Clinical & Science Operations, Intervenn Biosciences
We hope all attendees had had fun connecting with fellow alumni. Hope to see you again at our upcoming events!
If you have not registered for UMAA membership, kindly fill in the form at the following link and join our Facebook Group:
Some photos from the event:
Special Event at Australian High Commissioner's Residence 2022
Special Event at Australian High Commissioner's Residence 2022
Saturday, 19 February 2022
On the 16th of February 2022, we had a special event at the residence of His Excellency Dr Justin Lee, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Guests were welcomed by canape, local delights and light drinks. The evening started with the introduction and gratitude given by Ms Tong Gin Chee, UMAA President, followed by speeches by Dr Justin and Tok Pa, patron of UMAA, emceed by Mr Lee Yun-Han.
We hope all attendees enjoyed the evening meeting new faces and connecting with old ones, as well as feeling the warmth of connecting and exchanging stories with the community of members who once experienced their lives in Melbourne and Australia.
CHocolate & whiskey pairing 2022
CHocolate & whiskey pairing 2022
Friday, 14 January 2022
It had been awhile since we had our last in-person event. Over the last weekend, we hosted 28 members at our Whiskey & Chocolate Pairing Event. In this session we learnt how to best pair fine whiskeys with artisanal chocolates.
The unique knowledge-sharing session was facilitated by Ning Ong, founder of Chocolate Concierge.
We hope all attendees had had great fun in the afternoon. For our first UMAA event of 2022, this is a great success!
Cheers and see you at our next events!
Teh Tarik Talk (Zoom): How to Pandemic Proof Your Finances with Nicholas Wong
Thursday, 8 July 2021
We are glad to have Nicholas Wong, partner of IPP Financial Planning Group, to present the importance of having good financial planning to weather through uncertainties during the pandemic and in life in general.
Teh Tarik Talk (Zoom): Staying Motivated During a Pandemic with Wee ShuEe
Wednesday, 9 June 2021
We invited Wee ShuEe, a clinical hypnotherapist and founder at YU Therapy, to discuss healthy ways to cope with the lockdown, lockdown fatigue, and ways to support loved ones who are struggling. We had some time to do some self-reflection, and also exchanged stories with participants in breakout groups as a way to support each other during this tough period.
Hope everyone is staying sane and healthy to make through yet another wave of pandemic outbreak and strict lockdown.
Believe that you are stronger than you imagine, and you can do this! 💪 💪 💪
Events postponed until further notice
Events postponed until further notice
Monday, 16 March 2020
In light of recent developments of the Covid-19 situation, the Malaysian Registrar of Societies has placed a ban on all activities by societies, including Annual General Meetings until the end of June.
With that, please be informed that the AGM originally scheduled for this Thursday 19th March 2020 will be postponed until further notice. Further, we will not be hosting any events until the end of June.
We hope that everyone will keep well despite these challenging times. Please take care and we will see you soon.
events calendar 2020
events calendar 2020
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
Are you ready for our 2020 event line up? Here are some of the events that we already have planned and would love your involvement!
The first being our AGM, coming up in a weeks time - register here if you’re interested https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehRkeF_beplSDBgTxTzUcoUP97u9Ajn_RvOzaubaeVIekgFw/viewform
We’re really excited to announce our next two events, UMAAMI & MyBuddy - both of which are new! UMAAMI is a series of events designed in the format of a panel discussion with the intention of providing attendees with opportunities to build personal and professional connections; the second, MyBuddy, is designed as a mentoring program to support current (Malaysian) students studying in the University of Melbourne. More info on these to come soon!
Alongside attending these events, we’d like to extend an invitation to any passionate individuals who are keen to share their experiences with the alumni community through the UMAAMI and MyBuddy programs. If you are interested in volunteering for either one, or both programs, click here for more info https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNl19OTKMQPtVmpP016W7D9eOGZBM9wcZlx-VfB_BycOOkag/viewform
As always, if you require clarification on either program, or wish to engage us on other matters, please do not hesitate to contact us at umaa.my@gmail.com
welcome
welcome
kuala lumpur 2020
kuala lumpur 2020
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
Thank you once again to everyone who took time off last Saturday to participate in our first event of the year. It was great to see such an amazing turnout & participation during our “get to know your speaker host” speed dating style - we hope you enjoyed yourselves! Thank you as well to all our speaker hosts who came and imparted your industry knowledge & experiences for all of us to learn from, we really appreciate it.
For those who attended our #WelcomeKL2020 event, we hope you can spend some time to share feedback so that we can continuously improve on what we are doing: https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com/…/form/SV_06tDeLBssN…
If you are not yet an UMAA member, you may want to consider signing up as a UMAA Lifetime Member: https://forms.gle/LrwnCEGrKhXdfeEn7 or if you know of any alumni who aren’t already in this group - to please invite them to join, to have the opportunity to connect with our alumni association.
UOM ALumni career compass
UOM ALumni career compass
Monday, 6 January 2020
Introducing Alumni Career Compass - UoM Alumni recently ran a series of free events especially designed to help you excel in your career, whether you're just starting out or looking to take on the next challenge. With panel discussions, live-streamed interviews and networking opportunities, they've gathered industry experts from around the world to bring you the insights you need. Whether you're planning an international career, running a business, or keen to future-proof your skills, there’s something for everyone.
More details can be found at the UoM website: UoM Alumni
#uomalumni
Malaysian Australian Alumni Council Awards - Zuliana Zulkiflee Abbas
Malaysian Australian Alumni Council Awards - Zuliana Zulkiflee Abbas
Sunday, 15 December 2019
The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) successfully launched its 20th Anniversary Commemorative Coffee Table Book, ‘Of Wau & Boomerang: Nurturing Malaysian Talents Across Borders’ at the recent Australian Alumni Gala Dinner.
Our alumnus, Zuliana Zulkiflee Abbas, was honoured to be featured in the publication.
Zuliana is the Founder and CEO of Before She Pops, Malaysia's very first pregnancy gift-box curator that delivers premium gift boxes filled with necessities for expecting and new mothers to make motherhood an even more enriching experience. Zuliana’s vision for Before She Pops is beautiful, hand-curated boxes filled with pregnancy must-have products that bring ultimate joy to recipients every trimester. Her company is committed to providing great customer service in addition to working with the best local producers remaining constantly on the look out for unique ways to surprise customers.
Left to Right: Gloria, Professor Chin, and Hean Leng
Vale - ang hean leng
Vale - ang hean leng
Monday, 23 December 2019
Dear Alumni Members,
It is with great sadness that we share that Ang Hean Leng, UMAA President (2017-2019), has passed away on 22 December 2019.
We take this opportunity to record Hean Leng's contribution to the Association since joining UMAA as committee member in 2011. His commitment and passion to serve, and his relentless drive to connect and build a strong alumni community has been a hallmark across his two terms as UMAA President.
Despite his illness, Hean Leng continued to play an active role in building up UMAA, and was instrumental in laying a solid foundation for UMAA's 30th Anniversary celebration. His generosity in giving to his alma mater and to the association has left a deep impact, and he will be sorely missed.
Should any alumni wish to pay respects, details of the wake are as follows:
Venue:
3, Jalan Tijani 1/B, Taman Tijani Ukay, Ampang 68000 Selangor
Prayers will be held on 22 and 23 December evening
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday 24 December, 9.30am
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to his wife, Wai Sum, children and family.
May Hean Leng rest in eternal peace.
University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia (UMAA) Member Feedback Form
University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia (UMAA) Member Feedback Form
Friday, 13 December 2019
On behalf of the UMAA Committee, we would like to thank you for your ongoing participation in the University of Melbourne Alumni Association's events and activities during 2019.
To help us in our 2020 planning and better support your needs, we appreciate if you could spare 5 minutes to provide your thoughts on what you liked, and what you would like to see more from your alumni association in 2020.
This survey is anonymous. If you wish to provide your personal contact details, it would greatly help us to return contact to you should you wish.
For any other enquiries, please contact us at umaa.my@gmail.com
Please complete the form at the link HERE.
Save The Date - Welcome...Kuala Lumpur (29th February 2020)
Save The Date - Welcome...Kuala Lumpur (29th February 2020)
Wednesday, 4 December 2019
Welcome .. Kuala Lumpur returns next 29 February 2020!
Whether you graduated two months, two years or 20 years ago, we would love to see you at Welcome .. Kuala Lumpur 2020 as we meet our newest graduates and those recently relocated to Malaysia.
Please mark the date in your calendar! Details on venue and speakers will be unveiled in the coming weeks - watch this space!
"An international team of scientists have reported an effective and environmentally sustainable way to block the transmission of mosquito-borne dengue virus, in trials carried out in Malaysia.
Using a strain of the bacteria Wolbachia, which inhibit mosquitoes from transmitting viruses to humans, researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Glasgow and the Institute for Medical Research in Malaysia were able to successfully reduce cases of dengue at sites in Kuala Lumpur.
Professor Hoffmann, from Melbourne University’s Bio21 Institute, said the findings could make a difference to a number of countries who have dengue.
“This study provides us with a new Wolbachia strain for field release and highlights disease impact within a complex urban setting where dengue incidence rates are high,” he said. “The intervention succeeded despite ongoing pesticide applications and other challenges that can make it hard for the Wolbachia to become established. The approach holds promise not only in Malaysia but also in other countries.”
Each year there are around 90 million asymptomatic cases of dengue, with severe disease in around 1% of cases, including life-threatening haemorrhage or shock syndrome. In Malaysia alone, over 100,000 dengue cases were reported in 2016, with an annual cost estimated at US$ 175 million.
teh tarik thursday: year-end party @ 28 Nov
teh tarik thursday: year-end party @ 28 Nov
Friday, 19 November 2019
Dear Alumni,
Our final monthly gathering for year 2019 is coming up! Come join us for some turkey, teh tarik (or a glass of wine for the more adventurous!) and good conversation.
Date: 28 November 2019 (Thursday)
Time: 7.00pm onwards
Venue: Sembang KL, 12A - 1, Jalan PJU 5/15, Dataran Sunway Kota Damansara 47810 Petaling Jaya, Malaysia (please park at Sunway Giza as street parking is limited. Sembang is a mere 1-minute walk away from the shopping mall)
Payment: RM5 for members, RM10 for non-members
Register here https://forms.gle/SGbmz2PhSbhz5i82A
Facebook event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/2472197569495754/
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Please note that the payment fee listed above is required to secure your booking. Please deposit the payment above to
Bank name: RHB Bank Berhad
Name: Uni of Melbourne Alumni Association
Account number: 2143 3436 000267
Kindly e-mail your bank-in deposit slip to umaa.my@gmail.com. On receipt, your seat(s) will be confirmed by return e-mail. Thank you for your cooperation.
Registration closes 22 November 2019 (Friday).
We look forward to meeting you all!
29 November update
The UMAA committee would like to thank you all for your contributions to the Alumni Association in 2019, and for those that were in attendance at our year end party. We look forward to seeing you all again in 2020.
Resignation of president of umaa malaysia
Resignation of president of umaa malaysia
Co-opted president to serve until next general election
Co-opted president to serve until next general election
Monday, 18 November 2019
Dear fellow Alumni,
We wish to inform that President Ang Hean Leng has submitted his letter of resignation dated 13 November 2019 for health reasons.
Tong Gin Chee has been co-opted to fill in the UMAA President's vacancy until the next Election Year.
Sin Ze Yue has been co-opted to fill the vacancy as UMAA Secretary.
Any enquiries may be directed to the committee at umaa.my@gmail.com
We wish Hean Leng well during this difficult time and respect his need for privacy and peace to focus on his health.
Warm Regards,
The UMAA Executive Committee
umaa 30th anniversary dinner
umaa 30th anniversary dinner
Monday, 14 October 2019
In celebration of UMAA's 30th anniversary in Malaysia, we are excited to be organising a celebratory dinner for all members! Come celebrate this significant milestone with us over an evening of fine food and great company!
We take this opportunity to thank our guests of honour and each and every one of guests for making the night a memorable one! Also a special mention to our corporate sponsor OSK Property (for the envious prize of a pair of return tickets to Melbourne!), and to the University of Melbourne's Advancement Office and Malaysian Office for the lucky draw gifts!!
Happy 30th Birthday UMAA!
Over 220 guests joined in the celebrations on 28 September 2019, including His Excellency Andrew Goledzinowski, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, YB Baru Bian, Malaysia Minister of Works, Professor Russell Goulbourne, Dean of the Faculty of Art, the University of Melbourne, former MB of Perak Dato’ Seri Tajol Rosli, renowned artist Red Hong Yi, and various senior staff from the University of Melbourne.
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