UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY ALUMNI MALAYSIA

Earthquake in Christchurch

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0800

For those interested to follow the recovery progress following the earthquake in Canterbury, you can go to this Facebook site below.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/UC-Earthquake-Recovery/149784338378481?v=wall#!/pages/UC-Earthquake-Recovery/149784338378481

2010 New Zealand Annual Dinner & Dance

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:20:00 +0800

The MNZCC will be celebrating its 18th New Zealand Annual Dinner & Dance, and in support of MyKasih Foundation. The Lady Killers from New Zealand will be the star attraction!

Date: 25 September 2010 - 26 September 2010
Time: 07.00pm - 02,00am
Venue: Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

Dress Code
Formal

Pricing Details
MNZCC Member: RM 290.00
Non-MNZCC Member : RM 320.00
Complete Table Booking : RM 2900.00
Seats per table : 10

Please download the 2010 NZADD Flyer & Reservation Form from the MNZCC website.

Emond Molloy Memorial Scholarship Fund

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:10:00 +0800

Ian Hong has been coordinating the contributions to the Emond Molloy Memorial Scholarship Fund. The following are the latest summary of the contributions as of 3rd June 2010. The figures shown are in New Zealand Dollars. Please note that the money are held by the University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand. Shelagh Murray from the Alumni Office is the person to contact should you wish to find out more about it.

Alumni Events in Kuala Lumpur (June 2010)

Tue, 04 May 2010 15:00:00 +0800

University of Canterbury Alumni Office Event Calendar

Dear UC Alumni & Friends,

We are pleased to bring you the following updates on UC Alumni activities happening in NZ and abroad. Please pass on the word to fellow UC graduates you know.

In this update:

· May Alumni Events in Vancouver, Seattle, Silicon Valley & San Francisco

· UC Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

· June Alumni Events in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Shanghai

· Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010

· 160th Anniversary of College House

UC Alumni Singapore Buffet Dinner, 6.30pm, Thursday 10 June 2010

Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr warmly invites alumni and friends in Singapore to join him for a buffet dinner.

Where: Furama Riverfront Singapore (Havelock Road)

RSVP: by 3 June to the UC Alumni Office

UC Alumni Kuala Lumpur Buffet Dinner, 6.30pm, Friday 11 June 2010

Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr warmly invites alumni and friends in Kuala Lumpur to join him for a buffet dinner.

Where: Renaissance Kuala Lumpur (Cnr Jalan Sultan Ismail & Jalan Ampang)

RSVP: by 3 June 2010 to UC Alumni Office

NZ Universities Alumni Reception, World Expo 2010, Shanghai (China), 6.30-9pm, Monday 14 June 2010

As part of New Zealands involvement in World Expo, Minister of Education Anne Tolley will lead a delegation including the Vice-Chancellors of seven NZ universities to focus on NZs education partnership with China. During this Expo Education Week, the Minister and Vice-Chancellors, including UCs Dr Rod Carr, will host a combined reception for alumni of NZ universities.

Where: Sheraton Shanghai

RSVP: by 31 May to the UC Alumni Office

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2010, 8-10 October 2010

The 2010 Alumni Reunion Weekend is for all alumni of the graduating classes of 1970 and preceding years [Note: this is the year of your graduation ceremony, not final year of study]. All graduates, former students and staff of these years are invited to attend. The weekend will also celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the National Centre for Research on Europe all graduates, current students and staff of NCRE are invited to join in the festivities. See http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/reunion for regular updates.

160th Anniversary of College House

For enquiries on the College House celebrations, please contact Naomi Wilde, ph: +64 3 364 2001, email: alumni@collegehouse.org.nz. Download 160th Anniversary Programme (PDF, 556KB)

With best wishes,

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HANNAH AZIZUDDIN CHALLENGE TROPHY 2010

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:20:00 +0800

Dear Members

1 MAY 2010, SATURDAY - CLEARWATER SANCTUARY GOLF RESORT

We are proud to present the ever Popular Golfing Day Hannah Azizuddin Challenge Trophy 2010 which is held at the Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort, near Ipoh each year. This year it will be held on Saturday 1 May 2010.

The trophy was jointly donated by Mr Timothy Hannah, a previous New Zealand High Commissioner based in Kuala Lumpur, and by Y. Bhg. Tan Sri Dato Hj. Ahmad Azizuddin bin Hj. Zainal, a prominent Malaysian Businessman, who is a graduate from the University of Otago.

The trophy is a specially designed competition for 3 teams of golfers from The Malaysia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, The Clearwater Sanctuary Golf Resort, and from the combined New Zealand University Alumnis in Malaysia.

We would like to encourage as many Members as possible, to participate in the event.

Kindly make your reservations as soon as possible. The closing date for this event is 26 April 2010, Monday.

For further information kindly refer to the attached Flyer, and fax all entry forms to 05-366 7434, email: cwsmship@gmail.com or contact: Phooi Yee at 05-366 7998 or Elise at 05-366 7433 ext 518

Many thanks.

My kind regards,
MALAYSIA NEW ZEALAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (MNZCC)

Richard Tankersley
CHAIRMAN
Tel: 03-2144 2422
Fax: 03-2144 1422
Email: mnzbc@mnzbc.com.my

A community to connect Malaysian and New Zealand businesses and people

Takziah: Tan Sri Sulaiman Daud

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:20:00 +0800

23rd March 2010

Former Minister of Education and Agriculture Tan Sri Dr Sulaiman Daud died Tuesday at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (KLH) after a long illness. He was 77.

KLH director Datuk Dr Zaininah Mohd Zain said Sulaiman died at 8.10am and his remains had been taken to his home at 61, Lorong Lai Tet Lok Satu, off Jalan Gurney, here.

Sulaiman, who turned 77 on March 4, leaves behind four children, sons Mahathir and Azman and daughters Norshida and Zelda Raha.

His wife, Puan Sri Naemah Hasbi died on March 26, 2005 of lung cancer.

Sulaiman, who was a former vice-president of Sarawak's Parti Pesaka Bumiputera (PBB) and a former Member of Parliament for Petra Jaya, had held various federal ministerial posts.

He was first appointed Federal Territory Minister on March 19, 1981.

He also served as the Minister of Education (from 1981 to 1984 and from 1991 to 1995), Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports (1984 to 1986), Minister of Land and Regional Development (1986 to 1989), Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (1989 to 1990), Minister of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (1990 to 1991) and, finally, as the Minister of Agriculture (1995 to 1999).

The Kuching-born Sulaiman held a PhD in dentistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and had served as a dentist with the Sarawak government and the Brunei Medical Department in the 1960's. - Bernama

The photo above was taken on the 25th July 2009 at the All NZ Alumni Networking Dinner. The dinner was held at the residence of the NZ High Commissioner to Malaysia, His Excellency David Kersey.

Photo L-R: Richard Tankersley, Tan Sri Leo Moggie, Tan Sri Sulaiman Daud, Dato Seri Fong Chan Onn, unknown, Datuk Oh Siew Nam and Tan Sri Ani Aroff.

University of Canterbury Alumni Office in Kuala Lumpur

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:40:00 +0800

Most of you would have wonder where the UCAM office resides. It is on the 4th floor of this building in Jalan Raja Chulan. It is about 500 metres from the Petronas Twin Tower or in front of the TA Securities building. Yati is just about full time attending to UCAM matters.

Gong Xi Fa Cai 2010 - Year of the Tiger

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:30:00 +0800

Wishing all our alumni members and their family and safe and happy "Gong Xi Fa Cai" and let us welcome the Year of the Tiger with hope that it will be a great year ahead.

2010 Waitangi Day Celebration

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0800

Dear UCAM Members, and UC Alumni friends,

The MNZCC is very pleased to again organise another celebration of Waitangi Day, which is New Zealand's National Day, that is held on 6th February every year.

The past 6 celebrations of Waitangi Day have been held at the KL Tower, Istana Budaya and the New Zealand High Commissioner's Residence.

This year, we have arranged to celebrate at The Spread, on the 6th Floor, at the attractive 5-star Gardens Hotel, located at the Mid Valley City.

The Gardens Hotel will be providing a great BBQ meal with New Zealand food, New Zealand wines, a Band with a Kiwi in it, and the General Manager of the Gardens Hotel is a Kiwi !

There will also be free flow of Guinness and Heineken beers all evening.

Waitangi Day has become a popular event on the MNZCC's Annual Calendar, and we are confident that we will again have a large attendance, and we would like to encourage you all to join us, and enjoy yourselves !

Attached is the Flyer, and Reservation Form, and a Map to The Gardens Hotel.

Please promptly enter this event in your diaries, and send in the completed Form to us.

Looking forward to seeing you all.

My best wishes for the New Year, and kind regards.

Richard Tankersley

President
UNIVERSITY OF CANTERBURY ALUMNI, MALAYSIA
and Chairman

MALAYSIA NEW ZEALAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Tel: +60 3 2144 2422 / 2141 0822
Fax: +60 3 2144 1422
Email: mnzbc@mnzbc.com.my
Website: mnzbc.com.my

A community to connect Malaysian and New Zealand businesses and people.

Passing of Eamon Molloy

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:40:00 +0800

Molloy, Eamon Mark Paul (de Valera) Queen Service Medal (QSM) ("Jack" to Bedeans) - Died unexpectedly but peacefully while praying the Rosary.

A loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Erin and Reg Mills. A loved uncle of his nephews John, Gregory, Peter, Martin and Francis.

An undeserved and loved father to Fr Michael Pui. A good and faithful son and servant of the Catholic Church and a Christian who lived his faith.

An ardent member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. A loved fatherly and brotherly figure to many and especially overseas students, refugees and the underdogs.

A great example of being 'Irish'; one who could laugh at himself, talked with crowds and kept his virtue, and walked with kings and did not lose the common touch.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Beckenham conference of the St. Vincent de Paul Society would be appreciated and may be made at the Mass. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. Peter's Catholic Church, Fisher Avenue, Beckenham on Wednesday, December 16 at 10:30 am, interment thereafter. A Rosary Vigil will be held in the Church Tomorrow (Tuesday) at 6:45 pm.

With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Eamon Molloy on the morning of Friday, 11th December 2009. Eamon Molloy had been a friend of 2 generations of Malaysian students that passed through Christchurch and in particular the University of Canterbury, New Zealand from the 1960s. He was known for his use of humour and his attempts at bonding with Asian students.

We will provide update as more information are available. For those with photographs and some stories you would like to share with all of us, we would like to hear from you. Please send it to ucamorg@ucam.org.my. Thanking you in advance.

Below are those that contributed to the placement of an advertisement in the Star newspaper on the 16th December 2009. Some names did not appear due the short notice in placing the notice.

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Received:- 17th Dec 2009

The Requiem Mass by Fr. Michael Pui accompanied by Bishop and 8 Priests
was a remarkable sent off for our best and respected mate Boon Chong and Whong Lee Leng both from Sydney attended the Mass
Hong Yen Kong and Lee Eng Seng both came down from Wellington for the occasion Yen Kong paid tribute to our old friend on behalf our the" students "that were here in Christchurch in the "60s to the 90's" and also announced the Eamon Memorial scholarship ---this was very well received.

Pall Bearers from our group were Yen Kong, Lee Leng, Boon Chong and myself. The burial in Ruru Lawn cemetery was carried out in the Irish Way each of us presence have to shove the sand back into the burial plot.

Chen Weng Kei

Received:- 15 Dec 2009

A VISITOR OF LOVE

Most people, from time to time, do perform acts of kindness on others, without expecting anything in return. But few would make that a career. Eamon Molloy did; and he was (and is) special because of it.

I wish to remember Eamon in a truthful, honest and grateful manner, because those were the values by which he had led his life.

I came to know Eamon about 30 years ago. We became good friends. We remained constantly in touch after I had left New Zealand. The last time we spoke on the phone was only a few days before his sudden and unexpected passing.

In all the years that I had known him, he had only one job that of helping those who needed his help. He worked in the job everyday, without any wage.

Eamon routinely visited and assisted people who needed help or comfort, and with whom he had crossed paths. In the earlier years, he had befriended and helped countless Asian students in Christchurch, particularly Malaysians and Singaporeans. Later on, he similarly helped many refugees and migrants from Vietnam, Cambodia, China and other places, in all sorts of different ways. He was known for supporting and standing up for those facing difficulties, prejudice or discrimination in trying to adapt to the New Zealand way of life.

No problem of others was too small, or too unimportant, for Eamon. He was always there for those who needed him. But he made a conscious effort not to be intruding or overbearing. On the other hand, he was never hesitant to put his foot in the door whenever he felt necessary. Hence, he had stepped on more than a few toes. Although he was well liked by most, there were some who saw him as a pain in the neck. In my view, he was all the more better for it. One who stood up for others could not have avoided making a few enemies along the way.

Not everyone Eamon had helped had, in my view, deserved it. Some, I felt, were simply making use of him. I did tell him so. He did not dispute my assessment that not all cases were genuine in nature. But his reply became one of the most valuable things I have been able to learn in my life. His response to me was that, because he was not in the position to know for certain if a person seeking his help in fact deserved the help or was merely taking advantage of him, he therefore chose not to refuse anyone, for fear that he might by error of judgment turn away a deserving seeker. This is how special Eamon Molloy was (and is).

Eamon led a simple life himself. He kept his needs to a minimum. He spoke little about himself, even to his close friends. He was more absorbed in finding ways to help others. He frequently treated others as being more important than himself.

Most people expend the large part of their time and energy in acquiring material things or wealth. They maintain a healthy monetary balance sheet throughout their lives, but end up with a negative spiritual balance sheet at the end of it. A lot of us want, and indeed receive, from others, much more than what we give (or are willing to give) to others. Most of us, therefore, leave this life in spiritual debt. Eamon, however, left this world as a rich creditor.

Most people I know pass through this life as visitors of desire. Eamon was different. He was a visitor of love.

Orthodox history may have no place for recording the contribution to humanity made by ordinary persons, like Eamon Molloy, who do extraordinary things. That mattered not to him, nor does it me. In my book, Eamon was a Giant of love, kindness and compassion. He had touched many lives. I believe that in Gods Book he will be favourably and highly placed.

The best way we can remember and honour Eamon is to try our best to follow his generous ways of giving and helping, as far as we can, now that Eamon has shown us how to do so.

Yeo Yang Poh
12/12/2009

Received:- 14 Dec 2009, 9:16 am
Thanks for informing us..

He was my guardian through out my stay in Ch-ch. Fondest memories of him and is great loss to all of us who got to know him

Regards,
Ong Su Ching
Fortis Lease ( Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Received:- 13th Decemeber 2009
From Kong Khai Yeng -

My memory of my years in NZ as a student is not complete without the jovial and kind-hearted person of Emon Molloy being part of it.

It is 40 years since my first year in U. of Canterbury. I met Emon on the first day I arrived in Christchurch, at Tang Chee Meng's flat. Everyone there greeted him like as if he was from Malaysia. That was Emon. He had that knack of making everyone feel belonged. So immediately he and I connected.

Emon had a giving heart, always trying to help.

I am glad that I met him when I returned to Christchurch for a visit in Nov 1987 and during the few times he was in KL. I thought he would have forgotten me, which I would not be surprised if he did, as I was but one of thousands of Malaysians and Singaporeans who had the privilege of knowing him personally. But he didn't. He could remember my full name and even recall some of the things I had said during those days of student politics.

That evening on a one-to-one with Emon in Bangsar some years back will always be an unforgettable moment for me. He told me he was having arthritic pain in the legs, so we walked slowly to the water hole. But he soon forget about the pain and we laughed about ourselves, almost everyone and everything else.

My regret is that I wished he could have visited KL more often or that I could have visited him more often in Christchurch, so that we could have more laughing sessions.