Yo!

Exams are coming up faster by the second, and most of you are probably stressed, and locking yourselves up in your rooms until SWOT vac is over.

But there's one night out that you cannot miss, a night we've organised to help you escape from the stress of the real world for a few hours :

Pre-Exam Clubbing Night


Woohoo!

Date : 23rd May 2008
Time : Before 12 - best to come earlier to avoid the queue.
Where: Eve Bar, 334 City Road, Southbank
Price : $17 if you say you're under the MoMU Guest list
Dress code: smart casual - collar shirts for guys
They will not let you in if you look like you just came from the gym or went through army training. Plus, you will want to look your best.

*Click the picture above for the map*

The first 20 people to arrive get a free drink card! You're in for an awesome night, so don't miss it! One night of fun is just going to clear your mind before you're back to hitting the books!

On a more serious note,
PLEASE don't forget to bring along proper ID like your passport or driving license to prove you are OVER 18.

Student ID's are NOT considered valid forms of ID.

Email the club at momumomu@gmail.com for further enquiries, and we hope to see you there!

Hey guys,


Just a short reminder that JMC (Bivisa) will be having a migration seminar in uni

When? 15th of May (Thursday)
Where? Union House (Joe Naps A)
Timeline? 1-2pm

MASCA VICTORIA BARBECUE 2008

Want to meet some new faces, or mingle with the players from the Intervarsity Games? Then come along to the MASCA VICTORIA BBQ 2008

Date: 11 May 2008, Sunday

Time: 11am-3pm

Venue: Malaysian Hall K4, High St, Windsor 3081 VIC

I'm sure you all love your food, so guess what! Food is priced at $2, and it's all you can eat!

I repeat...

$2* - all you can eat!

*This event is another way of us making the first year students feel welcome and at home. If you can prove you're a first year, you eat for FREE!

Also we'll be introducing the brand new Director of MSDA, Yg Bhg Dr Mohd Nasir Abu Hassan. We'll be celebrating the champions of the Victoria Games, briefing both you athletes and appreciated supporters about the upcoming NCG Brisbane 2008 games, and nominating Victoria's team captain.

But most importantly of all, we're just gonna have a BLAST! So do take a break from your studies (cause we know you've started!) and come join us!

For more info, you can contact these eager-to-help individuals! :

Max - 0401177433/ proteus_wong@hotmail.com

Lutfi- 0416742676/ kirdain@gmail.com

Alyaa - 0423456264/ alyaaism@gmail.com

Or you are welcome to visit:

Masca Victoria's website

The event's Facebook page.

See you there!

We've done it once. We're doing it again.

This August, experience a winter wonderland with:

MoMU Ski @ Falls Creek

1-3 August

$565* members
$580* non-members

*Price includes:

• Accommodation at Falls Creek Country club - spacious rooms, heated wardrobes, jacuzzi, sauna and swimming pool. Very near the ski lift and ski gear collection point as well!
  
• Ski hire (Snowboard - extra $15)
• Ski classes!
  
• Lift and Mountain passes and
  
• Bus hire

It does not include:

• Jacket and Pants hire - extra $40 and
• meals

If you've never seen snow, Falls Creek will blow you away with their fantastic scenery, pure-white snow and skiing trails. If you're an experienced skier or snowboarder, you would probably know by now that Falls Creek has fantastic snow and challenging slopes.

Some additional information:

• We will be departing Melbourne at 2.00am on 1 August (Friday). This gives us 2 FULL days of Skiing! You haven't ski, if you only ski for less than 2 days.

• There are basic cooking facilities available in all the rooms. So if you wish to cook your meals, you can. Plus, bring your own snacks because everything up in the mountains is more expensive.

• MoMU will be organizing some games and activities on one of the nights to get everyone together and have some fun! So even if you have a small group of friends, you're bound to make new ones at the end of the trip.

Some numbers we've calculated for you:

• $605 - if you're a member, skiing + jacket and pants
• $620 - if you're a member, snowboarding + jacket and pants

• $620 - if you're a non-member,skiing + jacket and pants
• $635 - if you're a non-member,snowboarding+ jacket and pants

BUT - why pay more? Apply for a MoMU membership ($10 all year/$5 Student Union membership) and get members price!

For more info or to sign up for MoMU Ski Trip, visit MoMU Table @ Union House 12-2pm starting 6th May (Tuesday) till 30th May(Friday).
For further enquiries, contact Jun Wey 04 2362 3656 or Jing Harn 04 3362 8883

A deposit of $200 (non-refundable) is required by 23rd May to secure your booking. The rest of the balance needs to be paid by 30th May. Limited spaces available and it's a first come first serve basis.

So what are you waiting for?
You're bound to have a snowballing time!

"My heart goes Sha la la la la ...."

Sing away the exam blues with our upcoming event at Kbox or bring out the Malaysian Idol in you!

Get your bunch of friends together or make new ones while singing out your favourite songs. Kbox has over 60 000 songs ranging from various languages. Malay, Chinese, Hokkien, Japanese and of course, English is available for those who are multi-lingual.

When: 1st May 2008 (This Thursday)
Where: Kbox,
52 LaTrobe Street (between Russell and Exhibition Street), Melbourne City
Time: 8pm onwards
Price: $18 for members
$20 for non-members

Please click on the map to view a larger image.

To sign up, drop by the MoMU Table @ Union House 12-2pm during the week Monday 28th April until Thursday 1st May.

We hope to see you there!

Hey guys, we are sure that the upcoming Night Market hosted by the Melbourne University Overseas's Student Society (MUOSS) have stirred up quite a buzz among us students for the past few weeks.

If you have been kept in the dark or as the Malay proverb goes "katak di bawah tempurung", Night Market is very much like "Pasar Malam" in Malaysia. Themed with MUOSS "We are Different but the Same" exhibition, students from all over the world are invited to come share their cultural experience with the rest of us. Heaps of delicious foods, each representing a taste of a different cultural background would be there along with performances and even arts and crafts for sale. It is one of Melbourne Uni's highlights of the year, always enjoyed by everyone! So come along and join us in this year's Night Market!

When : 11th April 2008 (Friday)
Time : 6pm - 10pm
Venue : Concrete Lawns, Melbourne University

MoMU's stall at Night Market 2007.

Of course, while you're visiting, don't forget to drop by our stall!
MoMU's gone mamak style with our menu of Roti Canai, Rojak and Teh Tarik!

Come one, come all, buy one, buy all!!!

And if you come really early, the first 50 members who shows their membership cards gets Teh Tarik for free!

Wheee.....

Happy Easter to everyone out there.

We are sure a lot of you had your share of indulgence with the varieties of chocolates out there. And if it isn't chocolate, it has got to be the chance to sleep-in during the chilly mornings of the week. Whether you're on a trip or stressing over assignments, we sure hope your Easter holidays is as great as it can be.

Our next event coming up would be Rock Climbing.

When: 5th April, Saturday

Time: 3pm-5pm

Duration: 2 hours

Where: Hard Rock, Verve Apartments (corner of Franklin St and Swanston St)

Price: $18 - including shoe hire, equipment hire, instructor

Please EMAIL us your expression of interest at momumomu@gmail.com

Payment will need to be made by WEDNESDAY 2nd APRIL at our table.

We will be opening a table at UNION HOUSE from Monday 31st March - Wednesday 2nd April where you will be able to make the payment. Look out for the Malaysian flag.

Go on! Take the weekend off to burn off the easter eggs or to de-stress yourself! A little muscle-flexing will do you good.

Lastly, much thanks to everyone who attended our Welcome BBQ. It was a blast and we couldn't have done it without you. The pictures and event review will come up real soon!

Keep this Tuesday free (18th March 2008) as a very prominent architect, Hijas Kasturi from Malaysia is coming to visit Melbourne. He will be opening his exhibition at the Architecture building and we're invited to all come to support and share his experiences.

When: Tuesday, 18th March 2008

Where: The Atrium, Architecture Building, Melbourne University (The building with the Post Office)

Time: 4.30pm – 6.00pm

This is a free and open to all students (not just Architecture students.) Food and drinks willl be provided.

And just so you know, some of Hijas Kasturi work involves some of the landmarks in Malaysia like:

- Menara Alor Setar, Kedah

- Menara Telekom, KL

*source*

- Putrajaya Convention Centre

*source*

- Tabung Haji, KL

*source*

- Lot 10, KL

- Shah Alam Stadium

Don't miss it!

To the new members who signed up and are not receiving emails, please contact Roz at momumomu@gmail.com. Some emails written on sign up forms are unclear.

It's that time of year again...

The Annual MoMU Welcome BBQ

When: 15th March (Saturday)

Where: Flagstaff Gardens (La Trobe & William St)

Time: 12pm onwards

It's absolutely FREE for members!

Come along for some fun in the sun. It'll be a smoking hot BBQ just for our treasured MoMU members.

Join us whether you're an old or new member. Not yet a member? Haven't got the time to renew? Don't fret! Sign ups for MoMU 2008 will be available on the day.

$10 all year round, $5 if you're a proud Student Union member.

Halal meat will be provided.

As always, look out for the Malaysian flag ... and bring your appetite!

See you there.

p/s a very helpful map for those who have no idea where is Flagstaff Gardens. Courtesy of Google.

Woo hoo! Just to let all of you know, during the O-week Carnival we have recruited over 200 members and we're still counting as both old and new faces appear at our recruitment booth to sign up.

And if you're still interested in signing up for our first activity of the year entitled Where the Heck is Jack? It will be an awesome afternoon of treasure hunting fun. Join in groups of 4 or as individuals (we will place you in teams - an opportunity to meet new people!)

Details on the poster.

Email us at momumomu@gmail.com to secure a place today!

We also need volunteers for the treasure hunt! Help us with the event by volunteering as a facilitator or a clue holder. Email us at momumomu@gmail.com if you are interested in helping out.

And if this isn't enough fun for the weekend, the Moomba Waterfest is here! Check out the programmes that the City of Melbourne have to offer all day for four consecutive days!

Click for more information on the Moomba Waterfest
Click for programmes

That's Melbourne website is an amazing place to get the most out of Melbourne. Bored of doing nothing or the same thing during your free time? Take a look and scout for events and places of interests that intrigues you. Discover Melbourne and you'll never regret it!

Till then, we hope you guys had a great first week of university this year and we hope to see you at our treasure hunt!

Year 2007 passed by in a flash. It's hard not to see why when we have so much fun enticing activities. All of MoMU's committee efforts were not in vain thanks to all of our wonderful members who help us make it happen. We hope to offer you this and more the following year.

Till then, enjoy browsing through the past events of 2007!

March:

• Mentor-Mentee Program


• Welcome BBQ


• Night Market 1


• Night Market 2

April:

• MoMU Committee Intercultural Soccer


• Phillip Island Tour


• Kbox Karaoke Night

May:

• Movie night - Cinta

June:


Exam month :( + Winter break :)


July:

• Free Pizza Lunch

August:

• MoMU Ski Trip


• MoMU Paintball


• MoMU Elections


• Festival of Nations


• MoMU Merdeka Night

October:

• MoMU Mini Hari Raya Open House


• MoMU Co-option

November:


Exam month + Summer Hols !

MoMU wishes everyone:

Selamat Hari Raya & Maaf Zahir Batin

And in conjuction with Hari Raya, MoMU will be holding a mini Open House with FREE FOOD this coming week.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, there will be a selection of Kuih. On Thursday, you get to have a taste of Nasi Kampung! Unfortunately there would be limited amounts of food so it is a first come first serve basis.

Date: 16, 17 & 18 October (Tuesday - Thursday)

Time: 1-2pm

Venue: Union House, 2nd Floor - look for the Malaysian Flag

MoMU MEMBERSHIP CARD REQUIRED

If you have misplaced your card, we will have a record of your membership and will be able to replace it, so you won't miss out =). So come along and celebrate Hari Raya with us!

Remember: It's a first come first serve basis and your membership card is required.
Don't say we didn't warn you!

See you there!