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Malaysia
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Events and Publications

Media releases

NEWS RELEASES: 2008

Endeavours of Excellence: 50 Years of Australian Scholarships
celebrates achievements of Malaysian scholars.  News release.

12 August 2008: A publication celebrating the successes of Malaysians who
have studied in Australia – Endeavours of Excellence: 50 Years of Australian
Scholarships – was launched by the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia,
Her Excellency Ms Penny Williams, at her residence in Kuala Lumpur.

The book, which outlines the experiences of Malaysian scholars during their
time in Australia as well as the contributions they have made towards
developing Malaysia, is really a walk down memory lane complete with
personal photographs and narratives.

A New Adventure in Adelaide Awaits!
By Ms Fan Yee Mun 2008, MACC Scholarship Recipient. News release. 

14 July 2008: The 11th of February 2008 was one of the most remarkable
days of my life. That was the day when I left Kuala Lumpur for Adelaide to
pursue a Bachelors degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the
University of Adelaide under the Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan
Commemoration Scholarship.

Australian Alumni Hunteroos Race 2008
News release.

15 May 2008: Based loosely on a popular adventure race, the Australian
Alumni Hunteroos Race saw 25 teams of four participating in a 10-kilometre
walk-ride-challenge event around central Kuala Lumpur on Saturday 10 May.

The teams were made up of graduates of Australian universities and their
friends. The Race was proudly organised by the Australian High Commission
Kuala Lumpur with support from the Malaysian Australian Alumni Council
(MAAC).

2008 Endeavour and UMAP Student Exchange Programs
News release.

10 January 2008: A total of 29 Australian undergraduate students will be
travelling to various host institutions in Malaysia soon, as part of the 2008
Endeavour and UMAP Student Exchange Programmes. A combined total of
RM1.04 million worth of funding has been allocated by the Australian
Government for both programmes.

Malaysian students receive scholarships worth RM 442,000
News release. 

31 January 2008: Three Malaysian students received scholarships to pursue
their undergraduate degrees in Australian universities. The recipients were
Christopher Tay Kong Soon, studying for a Bachelor of Visual Arts in
Graphic Design at La Trobe University; Lim Wei Fang, studying Economics at the University of Queensland; and Davinthra Jothy Thillainathan, studying Commerce at the University of Newcastle.

NEWS RELEASES: 2007

Australia-Malaysia Vocational Education and Training Symposium 2007
News release.

6 November 2007: Australia’s bilateral education relationship with Malaysia
is set to be stepped up a notch with the Australia-Malaysia Vocational Education and Training Symposium 2007 aimed at building a strong platform of
engagement between both countries in this sector.

Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships 2007
News release.

10 October 2007: Launched in October 2001, the MACC Scholarships build on
the spirit of the Colombo Plan, which enabled some 4,000 young Malaysians
to study in Australia from the early 1950s until the mid 1980s.

Malaysian medical student published in prestigious medical journal
News release.

8 October 2007: A prize-winning essay by University of Melbourne fourth-year
Medical student, Lee Yung Wong, is being published in the prestigious UK
medical journal, The Lancet.The essay tells of his experience working in
Myanmar with people infected with the HIV virus. Lee Yung Wong, from
Kuching, Malaysia, worked with World Vision in Myanmar during his
Advanced Medical Science year with the University’s Australian
International Health Institute.

UWS Muslim student forum to urge greater tolerance
News release.

3 September 2007: A leading expert is calling on Australian universities to
adopt a uniform approach to the way they address the specific challenges
facing our Muslim student populations.

UniSA’s Malaysian graduates celebrate their academic success
News release.

13 July 2007: More than 80 graduates will celebrate the completion of their
degree studies at a special University of South Australia (UniSA) award
ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.

The inaugural Australian Alumni Treasure Hunt
News release.

10 May 2007: The first ever Australian Alumni Treasure Hunt was held last
Sunday 6 May 2007 and it brought together some 90 Australian graduates,
their family and friends in 22 teams that competed in the event. Organised
by the Australian High Commission Kuala Lumpur with support from the
Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC).

Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships 2007
News release.

5 February 2007: Eight Malaysian scholars were presented with the Malaysia
Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships in Kuala
Lumpur on Monday 5 February 2007. At hand to present the scholarships to
the recipients was HE Mr James Wise, the Australian High Commissioner to
Malaysia.

National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies
News release.

22 January 2007: The Australian Minister for Education, Science and
Training, the Hon Julie Bishop MP, and the Hon Andrew Robb MP, Australian
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Immigration and Multicultural
Affairs, today announced that a consortium comprising the University of
Melbourne, Griffith University and University of Western Sydney will host
the National Centre of Excellence for Islamic Studies.

What's New

JPA Recognition of Australian Qualifications

The Malaysian Public Service Department (Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam or JPA) now automatically recognises Australian qualifications in arts, social sciences and general science programs that are listed on the CRICOS website.  Professional qualifications will still be subject to advice received from the professional body in Malaysia.  Click here for a translation of the JPA website information.

University of Technology Sydney Personal Development Programme
The University of Technology Sydnet (UTS) Alumni Malaysian Chapter presents its November 2008 Personal Development Programme (PDP).

Topic:  "Finding Your Wow! Moments in Life, Love and Career" 

Admission is FREE but seats are limited! Please register online here.

ICE WaRM Scholarships Semester 1, 2009
ICE WaRM offers a scholarship programme to attract high quality international students to education and training in water resources management, delivered by ICE WaRM partner institutions.

More information on ICE WaRM here.
More information on ICE WaRM Scholarships here.

Local Information

  • List of Agents
    Representatives in East Malaysia, Penang, Johor, and Perak
    Representatives from Klang Valley

  • Alumni
    Australian alumni relations date back to the early days of Colombo Plan, where many Malaysian students studied in Australia from the 1950s to the 1980s. To date, some 250,000 Malaysians have graduated from Australian institutions and the education relationship between Australia and Malaysia is a healthy and fruitful one.

    The Malaysian Australian Alumni Council (MAAC) plays an important role as the national organisation for Malaysian alumni associations of Australian institutions. MAAC maintains a listing of all registered alumni associations in Malaysia that graduates should take advantage of upon their return to Malaysia. Upon returning to Malaysia, Australian graduates are encouraged to join the local alumni chapters.

    The contact at the Australian High Commission for all Australian alumni matters is Ms Amy Gonsalviz.


 

 



 

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