Canada Games 2011

Wondering about the next Midwest Games? Well, you don't have to go far. Canada Games, as it is named is the first sports event (pretty much as the Midwest Games) held in Canada for the Malaysians from different Canadians universities to come and compete together in sports.

The sports that will be held include Indoor Soccer (Futsal), Basketball, Badminton, and Volleyball. There would also be DOTA Online and Performance Competition which in this case is a Pentomime.

Everyone should be coming to this event and represent MASAT. Not just to win the games, but it also a good event to meet up with our friends from other universities.

For further information, do check their wonderful website at the link below.

www.mycanadagames.com

To register at any event and represent MASAT, you can contact our Sports Officer, Mathen Sundar on our Facebook Page, MASAT.

Report : MASAT 3on3 Playoff

After two sessions of serious basketball, the first MASAT 3on3 Playoff has ended, and TEAM E which was lead by Wen Cheng proved that they are victorious. The final match between TEAM E and TEAM B (lead by Zi Xin) was a very intense match. But as the clock ticking down, TEAM B (their 4th member, Edmond was not able to come) cannot hold off and came out inferior than TEAM E. So, congratulations to TEAM E for winning this tournament, and for other teams, there will always be 2nd chance.

All and all, this tournament proved to be successful. All the players shows high quality basketball, tried some dribbling skills, and scored a lot. Everyone would be looking forward for the next MASAT 3on3 tournament. See you guys there.

Final Results:

• Winner: TEAM E (Zhang Rei, Wen Cheng, Guo Qin)
• 1st Runner-up: TEAM B (Edmond, Zi Xin, Wan Fong, Khe Lok)
• 2nd Runner-up: TEAM D (Ernest, Wei Yik, Raymond, Siew Chek)
• 4th Place: TEAM F (Fathuddin, Ikram, Zufayri, Asyraf)

Some team photo on the final day.

TEAM F - 4th Place

TEAM D - 2nd Runner-up

TEAM B - 1st Runner-up

TEAM E - Winner

Group photos of all finalists.

Report : MSD Chicago Visit

Last Saturday, Pn. Rozita, from Malaysian Student Department (MSD) of Chicago, IL paid a visit to Toronto-based students. As the current MSD of Ottawa operation has been momentarily paused, Pn. Rozita felt the need to meet with the students at Canada. The dinner which is sponsored by both her department and Uncle Howard (owner of Malaysia Kitchen), has been very delicious.

On Pn. Rozita speech, she insist that we student must study hard and served the country well. That we have to take every opportunity that we can get. She also invited the students to take part in the next Midwest Games, next year.

All in all, it has been a pleasure meeting with her. Thanks to her and all attendees for a great evening.

Some photos of the event:

MASAT-CMA-MyMAC Aidil-Fitri Gathering

Last Sunday, 25th of September the annual Aidil Fitri celebration was held at the Multi-Faith Centre, University of Toronto. This was a very big event, with collaboration of MASAT along with Canada Malay Association (CMA) and Malaysians at McMaster (MyMAC). Not to mention Malaysians at Trent University (MySAT).

There were nearly 200 attendees with people coming from Brampton, Hamilton and Peterborough. Besides that, the High Commissioner, the Honorable Datin Hayati came from Ottawa be in this event.

Lots of traditional foods were served including Rendang, Ketupat, Kuah Lodeh and all the delicious cookies. Between the event, some Songs and Poem Recitation were performed to get everyone excited.

I would like to thanks all people who has been worked hard to make this event possible. To the organizing team, it has been a pleasure working with you guys. We're looking forward into organizing future events together.

Some pictures of the event.

Report : BBQ & Lantern Festival

Last Sunday was the moon at its brightest on Toronto. And it's also the day for Lantern Festival here. By which MASAT had organized its annual BBQ and Lantern Festival. The gathering, which attracts more than 100 members was a phenomenal. Almost every first year students turned up, where seniors and juniors get to know each other. Even some York University and Ryerson University commuted here, at UofT St. George for such a great event.

Event started with registration, and the claiming of our very first MASAT polo t-shirt.Then, everyone enjoyed the grilled foods and beverages. Maybe someone felt that there wasn't any Malaysian cuisine. But, hear this. Our President, Eu Jin had promised that this will be the only event whereby there's no Malaysian cuisine. So, look forward for the next event. We'll provide some tasty and delicious delicacy.

Later that afternoon, we had a short speech from all MASAT Committee. After some mini-frisbee, it's time for the mooncake which is very tasty. Finally, when it's quite dark, everyone get the chance to play lantern. Colorful lantern lights up the UTSU lawn, marking the end of the event.

Some highlights of the event in pictures:

Aidil Fitri Gathering Promotional Video

Thank you to our Religious Affair Officer, Qayyum member who spend some time making this awesome promotional  video. To anyone who still interested but yet RSVP'ed to the event, can RSVP thru this link; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhFUUdHOVg0RFJGanV1aGNpandnUXc6MQ.

See you there.

Invitation: Aidil Fitri Gathering

 

For the first time, we collaborates with Canada Malay Association(CMA), Malaysian Students at MacMaster(MyMac). and will also be attended by the High Commissioner of Malaysia.

Details of the event:

• Venue: Multi-Faith Centre (2nd Floor)
• Date: 25th of September 2011 (Sunday)
• Time: 1pm to 6pm
• Dress-code: Traditional or smart casual (pants and polo shirts are acceptable, NO slippers!)
• Entrance Fee: CAD10 (for members); CAD12 (for non-members)

Hope to see all of you at the gathering!! We promise that this event will be great, comprising of good authentic Malaysian food, as well as variety of performances and booths.

Sincerely,
2011 Aidilfitri Gathering Organizing Team

 

Report: Evening Tea with Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor

Yupp, the title says it all. It has been a great day for 10 of us MASAT members, where we get to meet with the wife of our Prime Minister, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor. Though her visit here to Canada is intended for another business, we were very glad that she spare her valuable time to meet with us students.

The meeting or small discussion was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto. The High Commissioner of Malaysia, Dato' Hayati and her affiliates came down from Ottawa to greet and meet Datin Seri. Alongside them, two MATRADE officer which is based in Toronto joined the gathering.

The discussion went smoothly. We talked about lots of things. Datin Seri told us that we as sponsored students must study hard and served the country after graduating. She also urged us to make connections with other international students, which in turn will promote Malaysian culture indirectly.

Some photos from today:

Waiting for other guests.

View of Toronto skyline from the discussion room.

Datin Seri shakes hand with one of the members.

Datin Seri delivers her speech.

Group photos with Datin Seri.

Datin Seri packed a couple slice of pizza before leaving.

Report: MASAT Club Day

For the first time ever, MASAT has joined the UTSU Club Fair on last Wednesday, 7th of September. The event was held from 10am to 2pm.

The main objective is to promote Malaysian culture to the world. Which we do by having a board full of information on Malaysia. Visitors also enjoyed some of the traditional food that we provided.

Thanks to all who participate in making this event a success. To the volunteers, you guys had done an excellent job.

We hope that this event will be made an annual event, as it is a very effective way in attracting people to know more about Malaysia.

Eid Mubarak

And so yesterday mark the 1st day of Syawal in the Hijri calendar, which means just one thing; Eid-ul Fitr which is the biggest celebration in Malaysia (though not in Canada) is happening. After a month of fasting, now the Muslim are celebrating their 'victory' starting from yesterday.

So, I on behalf of all MASAT committee would like to wish Eid Mubarak to all Muslim members of MASAT and Muslims around the world. Have a happy and joyous Eid.

Here, a photo of us (with some from Hamilton) having a 'Open House' at one of our member, Fazry's house.

Report : MASAT Iftar

AUGUST 19 - Last Friday night, the MASAT Iftar event was successfully held on Multifaith Center, UofT. Everything went well, except the Tarawikh prayer wasn't done there as everyone went home early that night.

On behalf of MASAT, I would like to gratitude CMA (Canada Malay Association) for organizing this event as well as MATRADE who sponsored it. A great thanks too, to both Malaysia Kitchen and Zabiha Halal who provided the delicious food.

I hope that such events will be held again in the future not only as to celebrate the Ramadhan, but to have a meet together with our fellow friends and families from Malaysia.

Here are some pictures. The rest of the pictures can be seen on the GALLERY section.

To MASAT members, you don't want to miss this. Check the details out on CMA Website.

T-shirt

To every MASAT member, a very good news to you all of you. We will finally have our Official MASAT T-shirt. You guys should know that we have been trying to design and come out with a T-shirt for a few times now. And now the long-awaited T-shirt is here. You can check out the design below. Just a roughly drawn sketches and colors of the T-shirt.

So, to all MASAT members, here are a few details of the T-shirt:

• It is a POLO T-shirt, which is meant to be simple. And it has a collar, just like common polo T-shirt
• There is a line "www.masatoronto.blogspot.com" at the back of the collar.
• A simple yet stylish logo inscribed on the right sleeve.
• PRICING: the exact price is not confirmed yet. But it will be on $15CAD - $17CAD (depending on the number of orders).
• AVAILABILITY: You will be getting the T-shirt on October, if everything went smoothly.

Interested? Then, fill up the following Google Form: MASAT Polo T-shirt, by this Saturday, August 13, 11:59pm.

Don't miss this great opportunity. This is a limited, stylish design made by non other than us. Plus its really cheap, compared to usual POLO T-shirt price. Get it now or you'll regret later.

**Any concern or comment about the T-shirt, you can email us at masat.uoft@gmail.com.

MASAT Iftar

Attention to all MASAT members. We are now still in Ramadhan. Which is famous for its Iftar (the act of Breaking Fast). So, MASAT and CMA (Canada Malay Association) will co-organize an Iftar which will happens in a few weeks. Details as below:

• Friday (August 19, 2011)
• 8:00pm to 11:00pm
• Multifaith Centre, Koffler House, UofT
• Free admission

All foods are generously provided by Zabihah Halal and Malaysia Kitchen, which make it a FREE dinner for everyone. All MASAT members are invited, at least to the one who is still in Toronto. So, regardless of Muslim or non-Muslim. However, be wary of your dressing and manners as it is the month of Ramadhan.

To those who are interested, you are required to SIGN UP the following Google Form: MASAT-CMA Iftar. (the same form sent to your email by MASAT) by Tuesday, August 9th, 11:59pm. It is a must for all attendees as we want to approximate the amount of food to prepare as well as to avoid any leftover.

So, SIGN UP, COME, ENJOY.