Malaysia
The University of South Australia Alumni Association of Malaysia welcomes all Malaysian graduates of UniSA and all
UniSA graduates living in Malaysia.
Numerous activities have been organised by the UniSA Alumni Association
of Malaysia in the past for its members, including mountain climbing up
Mr Kinabalu, go-karting, bowling, jungle trekking, networking sessions
and the Annual Dinner each year.
The fee for lifetime membership is RM50. If you would like to know of
upcoming activities or to sign up as a member, please feel free to
contact us via email.
Recent events
UniSA Alumni inspecting one of the BMW cars |
Alumni Experience BMW’s Sheer Driving Pleasure
Fast cars, fun company and fine food proved to be a winning combination for the alumni of University of South Australia and Flinders University in Kuala Lumpur on November 3. Forty-two of them, including 27 from UniSA, turned up for a combined alumni social evening held at the showroom of Auto Bavaria – the distributor for BMW in Malaysia. Of course the primary attraction could have been the offer to drive the latest BMW models.
Organised by the newly-appointed Malaysian Coordinator of Education Adelaide, Nithi Nesadurai, alumni were provided a level of service compatible with the quality of the cars and ambiance of the chic showroom. On offer were a valet parking service on arrival, a welcome drink on registration and a meeting area specially set up to facilitate easy mixing. Alumni began chatting with each other as if they had been friends for years.
In his welcome comments Branch Manager Hariharan Appukutten said he was delighted to work with an alumni grouping for the first time. Nithi, during his remarks, introduced UniSA’s Malaysia Chapter Alumni President, Lee Wan Ling and her Flinders University counterpart, Kris Wong. After a talk on safe driving, participants were led to the showroom floor and presented the features and innovations of BMW’s models ranging from the 1 Series to the 7 Series and X3 and X5.
By now it was time for the highlight of the event – to experience Sheer Driving Pleasure. As alumni got called one by one to drive the mean machines, others awaiting their turn further socialised over a scrumptious meal. Those returning from their drives were literally on cloud nine with superlative comments for the cars and the event. When the last person left at 7.30pm, a strong bond centred on Adelaide had been created among all present. The next event to bring them all together again, in January, will feature fine jewellery.
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Patron of the UniSA Malaysian Chapter
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UniSA Malaysian Alumni with a BMW Guide
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UniSA Alumni function
From left: UniSA's Mr Alan Brideson, Director Marketing and Development Unit & Associate Professor David Rivett, Dean International, Malaysian Chapter President Ms Lee Wan Ling, UniSA's Vice Chancellor & President Professor Peter Høj, Malaysian Chapter Auditor Ms Tai Lung Hsing & UniSA's Mr Stephen Parsons Manager International Relations and Market Development. |
The University of South Australia Alumni Association of Malaysia held their annual dinner on Saturday 14 July at the Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur. Chapter Executive Committee members, including President Lee Wan Ling and Vice Presidents Julia Mok Ee Teng and Noriah Abul Talip, attended the event along with members of senior UniSA staff including the Vice Chancellor and President Professor Peter Høj, Chancellor Mr David Klingberg and Pro Vice Chancellor and Vice President International and Development Dr Anna Ciccarelli.
More than 130 alumni also attended the
dinner,
many wearing traditional dress in keeping with the event theme
Unity in Diversity.
The event provided an opportunity to welcome Professor Peter Høj as the University's new Vice Chancellor, and to farewell Chancellor Mr David Klingberg who will be retiring in June 2008.
UniSA Family Day at Berjaya Hills
A busload of UniSA trekkers! On the bus enroute to the starting point of our trek at BerJaya Hills Resort |
 Listening in rapt attention to the explanations provided by one of the guides |
On a beautiful Sunday morning in March 2007, members and their families put on their trekking gear for the jungle trekking activity in support of the UniSA Alumni Family Day held at Berjaya Hills.
Met by our jungle guides, the group happily started the 2-hour trek in the cool, green, serene surroundings. The guide took time to explain the different flora and fauna we encountered, which made the trek more interesting with each passing step.
After this "warm-up" portion of the trek, we delved headlong into the tougher
part of the trek...and emerged at the end of the trek panting, triumphant with our successful completion
of the trek, but certain that gym memberships needed to be seriously considered!
The group headed home
with tired muscles and full bellies after a simple nasi lemak lunch,
isotonic drink, bananas and cookies for dessert. Thanks to all who
participated!
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A view of the "warm-up" portion of the trek... |
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trail gets more challenging as we go |
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A view of the surroundings - serenely beautiful |
Group
photo at the end of the trek...after we |
Australian High Commissioner farewell dinner
February 2007
From left: Mr Yeong (Fellow of UniSA), Australian High Commissioner James Wise, UniSA Alumni President – Lee Wan Ling, UniSA Alumni Vice President – Julia Mok. |
On Saturday 10 February members of the UniSA Malaysia Alumni chapter attended a farewell dinner for the Australian High Commissioner James Wise at Bangsar Seafood Restaurant. The event was organised by the Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) and was attended by most of the Australian Universities Alumni.
Mr Wise is returning to Canberra after a memorable and fruitful four years in Malaysia.
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Australian High Commissioner James Wise
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Mr Yeong and others were singing “Auld Lang Syne” for Australian High Commissioner James Wise (at the right).
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The UniSA Alumni team - (left to right) Chin Chee Kong, Wang Yak Shin, Tee Tone Vei and Wang Yak Khuen (in Kart) |
 The UniSA Alumni Team and supporters! |
Annual MAAC Go-Kart Challenge
UniSA Alumni participated in the Annual MAAC Go-kart Challenge which was held in Shah Alam in Aug 2006. The event was graced by His Excellency, Mr. James Wise, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia.
As per previous years, the race format was Endurance Race of 49 laps. Team UniSA Alumni finished a respectable fourth place; with first, second and third places going to Team Monash Alumni, Team Arra and Team Pole Position.
Great showing by Team UniSA drivers!
Interested in participating in our activities? Drop you email here and we will keep you informed of all future activities!
Aims and objectives
- To foster close ties amongst the members through social interaction
- To foster closer relations between the University of South Australia and members of the public
- To promote the University of South Australia
- To act as link between the members, the University of South Australia and members of the public
- To promote and conduct activities amongst the members of the Association and to accept any contributions, donations or any other form of payments for the purposes of the attainment of the objects of the Association
- To encourage social interaction amongst other legally constituted associations of like mind.
Mission
- Recognition through excellence
- Creating opportunities
- Serving the community.
Vision
The Association aims to provide its members with value-added services in terms of recognition, interactive network, and progressive growth for both business and self-development.
Further information
Contact the President, Ms Lee Wan Ling or email general enquiries.