Malaysian Students' Association at the University of Toronto

As you might already know, after a month of fasting, yesterday marked the first day for this year's Eid-ul-Fitr or 'Hari Raya Aidilfitri'. I want to take this moment to wish every Muslim student in MASAT and also everyone else Eid Mubarak. May you have a blessed and enjoyable Eid. On behalf of MASAT, please accept our apologize if we ever did anything wrong (i.e. insufficient food during events, not being punctual with time, not providing enough event for you guys, etc.) to you guys (Muslim and non-Muslim). We will try our best to make MASAT a great group to be in.


August

  • Eid Celebration
  • Islamic Lecture

September

  • UTSU Club's Day
Details will be announced shortly. Stay tuned !

MASAT would like to congratulate the class of 1T3 & 1T2 + PEY for ending their undergraduate careers at U of T !
All the best in your future endeavors !

Here are some extra pics from the day:

The Graduate Dinner at Momo's Middle Eastern Cuisine
On 10:00 pm today, the new committee that will serve MASAT during 2013/2014 term. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) started with the ex-President, Wen Cheng Chong laying up the events that were held during the previous term, and then with a presentation on MASAT financial status by Siti Zahira. Next, a number of certificates and hampers were given to the winner of MASAT's sports league (Futsal, Basketball, Badminton).

Badminton mixed double champion, one of few winners tonight.

After all attendees had their slices and slices of pizza and some cans of drink, the election starts. This year, we used a more fair voting system, where everyone vote in a voting paper, then submit them into a box where two independent members (Anas and Syahmi) acts as the Election Commision or 'Suruhanjaya Pilihanraya (SPR)' will tally each vote.

After some time of tallying (it does takes time, thanks to Anas and Syahmi for doing this), we finally had a result. Here is the new MASAT Committee for 2013/2014:

MASAT 2013/2014 committee
The new MASAT President, Zakkeeyyah addressed all the members.

For full results of the voting, click the link here: http://bit.ly/171T2xV For the record, there are 20 spoil ballots in the voting. Spoil ballot happened when the voter only put a tick on one of the candidates' box instead of ranking the candidates. Also, if the voter did not put the full ranking (i.e. he/she only ranked 2 candidates when there are actually 3 candidates running for the position), it is also considered as spoil ballot.

Congratulations to all the new committee members and I on behalf of them thanks everyone who came tonight and give your support. We will try our best to serve MASAT and making it another memorable year. 


MASAT’s Games Night presenting the inaugural cook-off, Masterchef Toronto 2013. Such a competitive battle among 4 chefs in Noodle-Oodle Competition and 11 pairs of talented decorator in Cupcakes War, of course everyone had a blast! Not to forgotten, two intense video games competitions were there as well, none other than FIFA and Street Fighter. After all, this was a good opportunity for MASAT members to have a quick escape from school work, chilling out with friends, playing games while enjoying the complementary pizza and drinks.

Results:

Cupcake War (out of 11 pairs)


1st:
Dayana and Milan
2nd: Nelisa and Anhar
3rd: Zakkeyyah and Filzah
4th: Fatin and Dalila

Noodle-Oodle









Champion: Ashwin & the gang
Consolation: Farah Hani, Farah Zaini, Nik Arif

FIFA champion: Zahir
Street Fighter x Tekken: Chew

It's time for Teach For Malaysia (TFM) recruitment! To those who doesn't know what TFM is; it is a non-profit organization that is addressing the education inequity problem that happens in Malaysia. Sadly, the descriptive pattern we see in Malaysia and around the world is : Children in low-income communities are many times more likely to have limited educational opportunities and attainment. It is an unfortunate reality that a child’s socio-economic background determines the quality of his or her education, and therefore life outcomes. Teach For Malaysia believes that this problem is one of the greatest and most urgent challenges in our country and the world today.

This is TFM are recruiting outstanding Malaysian graduates from all fields of study to teach full time in high-need schools in Malaysia.The Teach For Malaysia Fellowship is a two-year, full-time and fully-paid leadership development program. There are currently 2 former MASAT members, Tsuey Xin Ho and Nur Thuraya Sazali now serving as TFM Fellows in Penang and Perak.

I don’t buy the idea that they are incapable of doing well. I will push myself, and them, to prove naysayers wrong. Because these kids deserve so much more than what they’ve been dealt. Because they deserve opportunities. -Wan Farihah Ahmad Fahmy, TFM 2013 Fellow

If you believe that every single child in Malaysia have the rights on good education, and you get what it takes and willing to be the next game changer on improving Malaysian education, it is highly recommended to sign up and join TFM. To learn more about TFM and their vision, take a look at this e-brochure (Teach_For_Malaysia_e-brochure), their website (http://www.teachformalaysia.org/) and their Facebook page (Teach for Malaysia).

Note: Application deadline is March 18th 2013 (we're so sorry for posting this late). So be fast!!
It's been nearly a month, but I want to take this opportunity to congratulate the huge effort of the Malaysian Bazaar 2013 organizing team with their awesome volunteers for making the Malaysian Bazaar 2013 (MB13) a huge success. We had a great turnout that January 11 night, much more bigger than last year's. Only thirty minutes after William Doo Auditorium opened to the guests, crowd had filled in all parts of the hall, having a taste of Malaysian traditional food or playing the Malaysian traditional games.

Lots and lots of foods (all made fresh by volunteers), were sold. Among others were Herbal Egg, Roti Jala, Nasi Lemak, Pan Mee, Kunching Kolo Mee, Teh Tarik, and Soy Bean with Cincau. Simultaneously, volunteers taught eager crowds on how to play traditional games such as Congkak and Batu Seremban).


The fashion shows, traditional dances and song performances were great, with crowd cheering on the performer each time, basically appreciating the uniqueness of our multicultural value of Malaysians.


 All in all; awesome event, awesome team, awesome, awesome, awesome. Looking forward for MB14 next year.

Thank you organizers and volunteers!

Last year's winter holiday was cold. Cold enough so that we'll be staying inside all the time. Luckily, there's some sports events to keep us active and warmed. And to make you feel better; this year; the second MY Canada Games will be back. Thanks to the organizing committee from MASAT, MyMac and M@C.
Unlike last time, MY Canada Games 2012 will be a one-day event, which is on December 24, 2012. Four types of sport are being contested; SOCCER, BASKETBALL, BADMINTON and VOLLEYBALL. The games will be held on Ultrasport Centre and Agincourt Badminton Centre at Scarborough (do not be worried, as they're both next to each other and along the TTC line).

Registration will be opened soon, in which we'll update you guys later. But, for now if anyone wants further information on this event; do visit the official website; MY Canada Games 2012, and their Facebook page; MCG2012.

Yepp, it's true!! Futsal MASAT, one of the most anticipating event is back!! Starting tomorrow morning (Nov 11), the first fixture will be between ChemE and Scully FC (kick-off on 8am at Hart House Lower Gym).


There is a new concept being introduced this year. Pretty much like Football Fantasy, there will be 'Fantasy Futsal MASAT', where every player's skills will be rated. Further option on how this concept works, please refer to the official site; FANTASY FUTSAL MASAT
Some 80+ people attended MASAT event today, which was held to celebrate the Eid-ul-Adha. The one week late (this year Eid-ul-Adha fall on October 26) doesn't do any harm, as everyone enjoyed being together.

Thanks to the dishes from Malaysian Gourmet, everyone had a good taste of Malaysian cuisines.

Thank you to all who came by during this busy midterm season. It was a nice little break from those studying.  


Untill then. Good luck in all your tests / midterms / assignments.


MASAT will be organizing a Hari Raya event to celebrate this coming Eid-ul-Adha. It will be a wonderful event.

So, do make yourself available for this auspicious event! Delicious food, entertaining performances and cheerful environment awaits you!!

Details for the events are as follows:

- Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012
- Time: 1pm - 4pm
- Venue: Multifaith Centre, 569 Spadina Ave (Koffler House)
- Dress Code: Smart Casual or Traditional Costume
- Fee: CAD 10

RSVP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHJIVHBHVGVrWHU2bjJnYTdmU3Y0ZGc6MQ

**IMPORTANT NOTE:
By RSVPing to this event, you are committed to come to this event. So, if you RSVP'ed and did not attend this event, you still have to pay the entrance fee.

Any comment and inquiries, email to masat.uoft@gmail.com
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