CUMaSKini 17/2/2014: Lent Formal, CUMaS Plus! Formal, MNight Event Page and Trailer, CUMaS Speaker Series, CUMaS Committee Elections, UCL MNight

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17th February 2014

It is about 4am as I begin this CUMaSKini. The world is a deathly quiet, save for the soft whirring of my heater and the clacking of my keys as I type this. The dim glow of my screen spills onto my desk like artificial moonlight, white and pallid. Reaching out for my mug, I cup the warmth in my hands and bring it to my lips, the taste of burnt coffee filling my mouth. I set it down and check my watch, questioning the insanity that are 9AM lectures. Further questions include “how long have I been asleep at my table?”, “why is there a Haribo on my face?” and “hmm, should I eat it?”

Welcome to Week 5.

But hey, it’s not that bad (yes it is), because look, formals!

Registrations for the Lent Formal have opened on the Facebook CUMaS page. If you’re not already a member of the group, please do join it for more live updates on CUMaS happenings so you don’t miss out! Spaces are very limited, so sign-up quickly and make the payment to avoid disappointment (Treasurer Livia’s disappointment in your failure to pay her, that is).

We are also having our very first CUMaS Plus Formal for the grads who need a little break from Week 5. Again, spaces are limited so get on these metaphorical hotcakes now! 

Also, our MNight Event Page and Trailer has just gone live on Facebook so check that out and invite your friends! We also have a cover photo that’s the bee’s knees, so feel free to emblazon your Facebook profile with that.

Our Speaker Series will also kick off this week with Mr. Dzameer Dzulkifli, Teach For Malaysia CEO tomorrow, and  Mr. Tan Thiam Hock, founder of the international cosmetics brand SilkyGirl on Friday. Catch these two highly successful Malaysians as they share their experiences in their fields.

We would also like to emphasise the recent amendment in the details for the CUMaS Committee Elections. For clarification see below!

Further away, our friends at UCL MSoc are having their MNight: The Lost Prince next week. I hear it’s almost as good as the Cambridge one. Get your tickets and check out their trailer below!

Anyway, that’s all for now, hope everybody is keeping well and had a good Valentine’s and Chap Goh Mei 🙂

Week 5? Pfft, no problem.

 

Yang selalu sibuk,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014 

CUMaS Malaysia Night 2014: May I Crash?

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Cambridge University Malaysia Society (CUMaS) invites you to step away from your dull university life, and into a world of glitz, glamour, deceit and deception. Join a group of Cambridge Malaysians as they attempt the heist of a lifetime – to break into the best party in the world, without getting caught. Click here to …

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CUMaSKini 6/2/2014: CNY Lunch Reminder, CUMaS Speaker Series, MNight Trailer, CUMaS Stash, Committee Manifestos, MIT Skype, Malaysia In.Spires, Welcome the Horse, LSE SU Emerging Markets Forum

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5th February 2014

So what’s the deal, banana peel?

Happy belated Chinese New Year!

“Didn’t we just have New Year’s?”

“Yes, but what about second New Year’s?”

And what better way to rein in the Year of the Horse than reading this glorious newsletter. Recommended by four out of five dentists.

To get the figurative, imaginary ball rolling, a quick reminder for those who have signed up and paid: the CNY Lunch+Karaoke  is this Saturday. CUMaS will also be launching its Speaker Series later this month and our MNight Trailer will also be airing soon, so get  so keep an eye out for that.

Also, for those of you who ordered CUMaS stash, these snazzy blue jackets are now available for collection, complete with that new jacket smell! Mmm, cotton-polyester blend…

And speaking of new things that smell (lovely, I’m sure), we’re now accepting Manifestos for a new shiny CUMaS Committee!

We are also surveying interest/questions for an MIT Skype Session for members interested in applying to the States for Graduate Masters/PhD programs. Let us know what you want to know!

Also, our friends from ABACUS are having a Welcome the Horse Funkyard @ Lola Lo. Gee, I don’t know who this horse is but he must be pretty special! Get your tickets below!

A little further away from the ‘Bridge, our good buddy ol’ pals from Oxford University Malaysian Club are hosting Malaysia In.Spires 2014, an exciting  conference featuring current prominent Malaysian personalities. If you’re interested in attending, check out the proposal attached.

Spires not really your thing? Why not try some emerging markets? More interesting than submerged markets! LSE SU Emerging Markets Forum registrations are now open. Check below for more details.

 

Busy, busy start to the Year of the Horse, huh?

Saddle up, you’re in for ride!

 

Yang berkuda sekeliling,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

CUMaSKini 16/1/2014: CUMaS Varsity Jackets, Asia Business Forum 2014, Oxford Merdeka Scholarships

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16th January 2014

Happy 2014, you lovely person you! Welcome back to term!

Gosh, look at you. Are you… taller? New hair cut, maybe? You seem different. Excited. Confident. Happier?  That New Year’s Resolution is looking really good on you. Or maybe your mocks have just finished. Or maybe you met Russell Brand. Or maybe it’s just the joy of reading this CUMaSKin- okay fine so it’s Russell Brand.

Whatever. I don’t care.

(I totally care)

So, what’s it been… like 1 month 15 days 11 hours 46 minutes and 29 seconds since our last little chat?

You’re way overdue.
Let’s get this party started.

First off, get all stashed up with CUMaS 2014 Varsity Jackets. Now with twice the varsity! Fill in your orders below!

Also, Asia Club’s flagship event, Asia Business Forum 2014 kicks off tomorrow. Get your tickets now if you’re interested!

And for anyone looking to do a post-graduate course at Oxford, deadlines are approaching for Merdeka Scholarships!

Let’s have a good term everybody!

 

Yang berjaket biru,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

CUMaSKini 29/11/2013: MFF, End-of-Term Pub Night, DRECK @ The Fountain, CNY Ball 2014, Churchill Spring Ball Early-Bird Tickets, LSE Finance Society Invitation

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29th November 2013

Andddd we’re in Week 8! What’s kicking, guys?

With just one last week to go, the end is near! And what better way to celebrate than to gorge yourself on some Malaysian food. Why even wait till the end of term? Catch us this Saturday at the Malaysian Food Feast and gorge to your heart’s content. There are only a few spaces left so hurry and get your tickets!

Also, don’t forget about the CUMaS/CUMSA End-of-Term Pub Night this coming Monday! Kick back for an evening of drinks, catching up, and live music by Adele, Michael Jackson, and some of our very own (okay, maybe just the last one) (we don’t need you Adele!)

Speaking of live music, Chinese (HK) student rock band, DRECK, will be putting up a charity show this Sunday to raise money for those left devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Give back this holiday season and make a difference!

Also, the table booking is open for the Chinese New Year Ball 2014 – Moonlit Shanghai 新上海滩 (new on sea beach, if you’re wondering).

Today is also the last day to get reduced early-bird tickets for the Churchill Spring Ball 2014. I hear their Arts guy is totally the bees knees. And awesome. And cool. And totally not your Publicity Officer.

Finally, if you’re sick of Cambridge, why not hit London for LSE Finance Society’s Leaders Global Network Workshop?

 

Yang ingin bercuti,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

 

CUMaSKini 14/11/2013: iCUSU World Food Festival, Malaysian Food Feast, Weekly Slot for Badminton Courts, ASAP Black-Tie Poker Night

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14th Novemberctober 2013

Hello you beautiful human, you!
With this lovely Thursday morning marking the end of dreaded Week 5, I hope everyone’s feeling a little less blue and a little more coo-coo-ca-choo.

If any of you are still feeling the Week 5 Blues, though, we have just the thing for you!

Kicking off on the 23rd November is the iCUSU World Food Festival (WFF) which promises delectable nom-noms from all over the world. Pre-sale tickets go live soon, details below!

And just because there’s no such thing as too much good food, just a week after the WFF is our very own 2013 Malaysian Food Feast (MFF)! Tickets are on sale now, so scroll down for more details. We also require your assistance in the form of your rice-cookers, chopping boards and knives! They will be put to good use in feeding you, we promise!

CUMaS also now has a weekly slot for the Badminton Court at John’s Fisher Building every Monday, 4-6pm, in case there really is such a thing as too much food (there isn’t).

Oh and Animal Aid and Save Planet Society  (ASAP) is holding a Black-Tie Poker Night on the 16th November. Sign-up links below!

Have a good and fulfilling (or just filling) November!

 

Yang lapar,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

 

CUMaSKini 20/10/2013: Notts Games, ABACUS’ Funkyard, MNight Auditions, Teach for Malaysia, CUCNY Charity Run

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20th October 2013

What’s up, buttercup? I hope everyone’s had a good first week/is not dying from Freshers flu. But worry not! Regardless of how your week’s gone, it is now immediately better because look! A swanky CUMaSKini! (yay)

So first off, Nottingham Games sign-up sheets are up! Come join us in throwing the beat down (or frisbees if that’s more your thing) as we battle it out at this year’s Games. Oh, and remember to pay for your bus ride if you’ve signed up.

We’re also subsidising CUMaS entry at ABACUS’ Funkyard clubbing event this Tuesday, the best Oriental club night in town with all the other major Asian societies, so get excited!

MNight Auditions are also kicking off  next week. Whether you’re looking to act or dance, or just chill out as a tree, your Ents Officer has a message for you down below.

We’re also looking for volunteers (who eat for FREE by the way *wink wink* *subtle hint*) for our Malaysian Food Feast (MFF) next month!

Before that though, Teach For Malaysia will be visiting us next week to speak to fellow Malaysians (hey, that’s you!) about changing education inequalities back home.  More details below!

Lastly, the Cambridge University Chinese New Year Trust (CUCNY) will also be holding its Annual Charity Run next week.

Let’s have a good Michaelmas everybody!

 

Yang masih sihat,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

 

CUMaSKini 10/10/2013: Fresher’s Squash, Michaelmas Formal, Notts Games, ICMS, CUSTC, Cross-cultural Study

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10th October 2013

Hello my lovelies! Following a long painful summer of not hearing from me (I know, it was tough on me too), your favourite Malaysian newsletter is BACK.

We hope all of you have had a great summer, whether you spent it interning, pigging out on Malaysian food or just watching every episode of Breaking Bad.

To all our new bright-eyed freshers, welcome to Cambridge: where the Queen keeps drowning in your wine (so rude), your mail occupies the holes of pigeons, and your spirit animal is a bike. Not to mention our slick wizard robes/gowns.

To our less new but fresh-as-ever returning students (we’re talking Will Smith fresh), welcome back!

Guns-blazing, bike-riding, and hands in the air (don’t do this at home, kids), we’re kicking off this Michaelmas with some great events.

First off, head down to Jesus Green this Sunday for our Fresher’s Squash to meet the rest of the CUMaS family; freshers, seniors, maybe even a few dinosaurs? With food, games and majestic ancient reptiles, what more could you ask for? Also, fast approaching, next week’s Fresher’s Michaelmas Formal is another thing not to miss, with Nottingham Games also coming up in just under a month. Check below for the event details!

In addition, if you’re interested in making a significant impact on Malaysia while working with some of the most inspiring people around, check out the ICMS Cambridge Roadshow as the International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates visit Cambridge next Saturday. Also, if you’re interested in trading (no, not pokemon cards), our partner the Cambridge University Securities Trading Club has a message for you just below.

Lastly, if any of you are interested in taking part in a cross-cultural study of well-being in Malaysia, Daniel and Dr. Margaret Kern from the University of Pennsylvania are looking for volunteers, details below!

 

Yang ingin bertemu kamu,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

 

CUMaSKini 31/07/2013: Alumni Connect, LIVE Radio Interview, Event Reminders

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31st July 2013

Hey guys, just a quick CUMaSKini reminder of some big upcoming events. Most of these have already been mentioned previously so I’ll just keep this short and sweet (like baby carrots!)

Also, if any of you old legends and alumni are reading this, we’d like to stay in touch! We know you’re likely to be busy, but if you would like to help us build our Alumni Network, please visit our Alumni Connect Google doc below.

As for the events…

Kicking off with the Oxbridge Debate and the Alumni Networking Event on the 3rd August 2013, we’re going to be up for a pretty busy month. Just before that though, this Thursday, remember to catch the LIVE Radio Interview of your President and External Officer being interviewed about Outreach. Then, on the 17th August, Outreach comes to Kuala Lumpur with Outreach-KL, with Outreach-Johor Bahru just a week later!
Check below for the need-to-knows of the events.

Yang sibuk tapi teruja,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014

 

CUMaSKini 16/07/2013: Alumni Networking, Oxbridge Debate, Asia Recruit

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16th July 2013

Well, hello there, it’s me again! Surprised? Ecstatic? Overcome with positive and confusing but nonetheless positive emotions? Oh, you sweet-talker, you. I bet you say that about all your Publicity Officers.

So first off, with summer break in full swing, and the sun trying to set me on fire, I hope you guys are enjoying your holiday. Travelling, friends, good weather, family, food… Life’s pretty good, guys. What else could you want?

Oh, I know.

Maybe this CUMaSKini.

There you go, now everything is perfect.

So, while term is out for a few months, there are still a few things going on. Here’s a quick heads up!

First off, this August, we will be having our very first Alumni Networking Gathering which will mark the launch of our upcoming initiative: the Oxbridge Mentorship Programme. Check below for all the details. Also, there will be limited spaces so be sure to sign-up quick below if you’re interested!

On the same day, we will also be having the Oxbridge Debate at Sunway University College, just nearby where we will be having the Alumni event, so be sure to pop in to give your support to our Cambridge debaters (or Oxford if that’s more your thing, I won’t judge) (Yes I will).

Also, Asia Recruit are looking for quantitative researchers in a research subsidiary of a US headquartered investment management company. Graduates, if you are interested please do check the e-mail below for all the details.

Have a good summer!

 

Yang pergi mamak,

CUMaS Committee 2013/2014