Cardiff Games 2011 invitation

Fellow Malaysians across the UK and Europe,

Warmest greetings and “Salam sejahtera” from Cardiff, Wales!

The Malaysian Students' Society of Cardiff University (MSSCF) extends a warm invitation to each and every one of you to the third annual Cardiff European Games (CEG) 2011!


MSSCF is proud of the fact CEG is the only sporting event approved by Malaysian Students’ Department of United Kingdom and Eire (MSD) which involves participation of Malaysians from not only within the UK , but from other universities across Europe, as well !


CEG strives to bring together and connect Malaysian students from all over Europe to compete in various sports and games, thus becoming the melting pot for Malaysians in Europe. It achieves this aim by igniting the spirit of sportsmanship and competitiveness between the participants. We hope that participants from Europe will enjoy their time in the UK and develop strong bonds with each other as a result of the games.


After successfully holding this prestigious event annually for three consecutive years, we continue with tradition this year and aim to make it bigger and better than before. In addition, we will be having a Malaysian Food Festival to satisfy the taste buds of all guests, be they supporters or participants of the CEG.


Details of the Games are as follows:


Date: 19th March 2011, Saturday
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Talybont Sports Centre & Cardiff University Power League; Cardiff


Further information on transportation, accommodation and such can be found in the Registration Pack which is available at our website
Please do not hesitate to direct any further enquiries to any member of the Organising Committee by contacting them:

Aqil Ariffin : +447857122479
Farah Farhana : +447597672689

Alternatively , drop us an email : ceg@msscf.com
Note: There will be no transportation provided by the society for the Cardiff Games.

Gong Xi Fa Cai

On behalf of the committee and the society, we would like to wish all Chinese a very Happy Chinese New Year! 

Gong Xi Fa Cai!

Rayuan kutipan untuk Pn Zamzurina

Sukacita dimaklumkan, pihak IKRAM UKE telah memulakan rayuan kutipan untuk sahabat kita Pn Zamzarina. Di bawah adalah kronologi kisah sahabat kita di Birmingham

Pn Zamzurina Ahmad (30 thn) mengalami H1N1 yang kronik mengakibatkan sebelah paru-paru beliau collapse dan virus dah merebak. Beliau sekarang coma dan sedang dirawat di Critical Care Unit - City Hospital, Birmingham. Beliau mempunyai anak 2 orang (3 dan 2 tahun). Background kedua2 nya adalah bekas pelajar dan menyambung tinggal di sini sambil berkerja sebagai Cleaners.

Pn Zamzurina ni dimasukkkan ke hospital pada 25/12 kerana sesak nafas. She was fine (awake and able to talk) until Wednesday 29th. Keadaan kesihatan menjunam dan diberikan alat bantuan pernafasan dan beliau tak sedarkan diri.. Pada hari Jumaat doktor telah memanggil keluarga beliau untuk buat religious ceremony sebab mereka sangka dah hampir tiba masa. But Alhamdulillah she picked up and her condition stabilised sedikit demi sedikit walaupun masih koma. Kami pergi melawat....memang kesian.

Mereka sepatutnya pulang ke Malaysia for good pada 2/1 baru ni, melainkan takdir Allah SWT telah mengubahnya. Untuk pulang nanti mereka perlu beli tiket baru sebab tak boleh refund tiket yang dah burn tu.  Kedua mereka telah berhenti kerja dan ada keluarga dari Malaysia yang dah datang nak bawa pulang anak-anak. Selain daripada itu, suami beliau Encik Awang juga memerlukan support masyarakat, yang setakat ini alhamdulilah, sangat supportive. Minta doakan kesejahteraan Encik Awang ni juga sebab sangat tertekan dan at times hilang semangat terus.

Pn Zamzurina hingga kini belum sedar walaupun kadar  bantuan oksigen pernafasan telah diturunkan drp 75% kepada 50%. Doktor kata ada improvement. Beliau sebenarnya ada suspected TB and is on anti-TB. This was undiagnosed by GP many times despite she presented with illness and bad coughing since bulan Ramadhan. Allah Maha Berkuasa.

Untuk itu tabung appeal dibuka lagi seperti butiran di bawah :

MSM APPEAL

40-31-17

31458272
Ref: Zamzurina

Diharapkan saudara/saudari dapat memanjangkan email ini kepada seluruh warganegara Malaysia di United Kingdom dan Ireland.

Segala kerjasama dari pihak saudara/saudari didahului dengan ucapan terima kasih

Sekian terima kasih

Suriani Shamsudin

Maktab Kebajikan dan Kekeluargaan

IKRAM UKE

Happy New Year!

Happy 2011!!!

How has 2011 been for you? How was everyone's winter break? Went anywhere special? Shopped like mad on Boxing Day? Well, we hate to be the bearer of bad news, but winter break is almost over! And exams and assignment deadlines are near!

Fret not, we are still here, planning for the next event for all of you to celebrate the end of term one and most importantly, Chinese New Year! We are still in planning stages, however, we appreciate anyone who feels like contributing ideas to make the event livelier and memorable.

For now, here are some events held by the University that all of us could join in the upcoming months:-

• Bone Marrow Campaign (25th January 2011)
• Choose a Challenge (4th February 2011)
• Refreshers Fayre (4th February 2011)
• Environmental Week (7th February 2011)
• SHAG Week (7th February 2011)
• Elections Nominations Open (7th February 2011)
• Volunteering Week (21st February 2011)
• One World Week (28th February 2011)
• Varsity (27th March 2011)
• Elections Voting Week (28th March 2011)
• Boxing Show (29th March 2011)
• RAG Fortnight (2nd May 2011)
• Athletic Union Dinner (7th May 2011)
• Activities Dinner (13th/14th May 2011)
• Not So Royal Variety Show (5th April 2011)
• Gradball (To be confirmed)

For more information about these events, you can go to the UPSU's website here.

Once again, Happy New Year and good luck for those taking exams!

Christmas in Portsmouth Information 2010

Christmas in Portsmouth

To start planning your festive season, take a look at this where you’ll find a handy Christmas factsheet.

If you are searching for Christmas gift, here are the craft and gift exhibitors at Christmas Gift Fairs that start at the Square Tower in Old Portsmouth from 4 December 2010.

For further information regarding travel in Portsmouth, you can look at here.

Besides that, Gunwharf Quays will be getting into the yuletide spirit this Christmas with festive music from local bands and choirs every Thursday evening from 6.30pm and Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes from 12-2pm.

Furthermore, there is the Ice Rink in the Plaza from 3 December 2010 until 3 January when Gunwharf Quays will feature the Region’s largest open air ice rink with state of the art artificial ice!

Edit: Here, you can find a lot of information regarding days out and entertainment at Portsmouth.

Isn’t it exciting?  Let’s enjoy and have lots of FUN in this winter!

General Winter Safety Information

Love it or hate it, the SNOW has arrived!

There are few more week until the Christmas break begin, the followings are some general winter safety information for you to be aware of.

• Keep ahead of advancing winter weather news especially emails from the university as the university might be closed if it happens to be heavy snow. Updates are available at www.port.ac.uk/snow as well.

• Check your food and stock an extra supply include food that requires no cooking in case of power failure. If there are infants or people who need special medication at home, make sure you have a supply of the proper food and medicine.

• Be careful when using fireplace, stoves or space heaters. Proper ventilation is essential to avoid a deadly build-up of carbon monoxide. Keep flammable material away from space heaters and do not overload electric circuits.

• Dress for the conditions when outdoors. Wear several layers of light-weight, warm cloth: layers can be removed to prevent perspiring and subsequent chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven, waterproof and hooded. Protect the extremities, such as the hands, feet and ears as they are the most susceptible to frostbite. Wear a hat as a large percentage of the body’s heat is lost through the top of the head.

• Working in cold weather puts a tremendous strain on the body, even for people in good shape, thus take frequent breaks and don’t overexert yourself.

For those who are driving during winter, be aware as follows:

• Plan your travel. Try not to travel alone and drive in convoy when possible.

• Drive carefully and defensively. Pump your breaks when trying to stop on snow or ice covered roads.

• Check the followings items before you drive: ignition system, cooling system, fuel system, battery, light, tires, heater, brakes, wipers, defroster, oil, and exhaust. Keep water out of your fuel tank by keeping it full.

• If you are travel often during winter, carry a winter storm kit in your car. It should include: flashlight, windshield scraper, paper towels, extra clothes, matches/candles, booster cables, compass, maps sand, chains, blankets, high calorie non-perishable food.

DeepaRaya Celebration 2010

Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Deepavali everyone!

First of all, THANK YOU everyone that attended this event organized by the Portsmouth University Malaysian Society. The event was attended by more than 80 people and it was a huge success with great food cooked by the committees and families.

This post is going to show you all about the event on that day.

FOOD!!

~ Some of the Members of the club ~

~ with DeepaRaya Spirits ~

Our MCs of the day, Max and Ping announced the open ceremony of the event at 3pm! Then, Hafizal Ismail, president of UPMY gave the open ceremony speech and followed by the prayer lead by Bro Shahrin.

~  MAKAN time ~

We had also prepared Hanna, a traditional temporary tattooing for the members.

~ henna ~

~ Lucky Draw Gifts ~

For those that loss the opportunity of attending this event, please do not feel disappointed as there are many more event coming after this, please look forward for our next event, Chinese New Year Celebration and other activities prepared by the committee!

Keep checking in for more pictures!