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Congratulations to the dinner committee, led by Azmir Ariffin, for managing to turn our annual event into one that was truly worthy of the Petrovic name.

The theme was simple enough: celebrating the raya spirit.

Members arrived decked out in traditional attire, and walked down the stairs leading into the halls of Arrows on Swanston, one by one, where there were registered and given their lucky draw tickets. In keeping with the theme, the tables were very simply set with green candles, and each guest received a little package filled with sweets, a throwback to the nostalgia of youth and the sweets that were synonymous with it.

The event formally started with the ushering of our VIPs in, including Dr Ali Abdul Rahman, the Malaysian Education Attaché, and his lovely wife, the Petronas food providers, and Associate Professor Andrew Ooi from Melbourne University as well as representatives from Monash University.

We all laughed at the slide shows and picture presentations that were displayed. We applauded the very entertaining band from Monash, comprised of Zafril, Azmir, Aliyas, Safwan and Mazlan, with their rendition of the classical raya songs – it really set the mood, and who knew Zaf could sing like that?! We laughed at the final years performances chronicling their journey past and journey to come, as expected, with people like Eby and Chap on the team. We sat on the edges of our seats waiting for the lucky draw of the night – although I think the highlight definitely was the ‘duit raya’ that we received, complete with a five ringgit note!

As per tradition, the seniors walked the stage and were presented for tokens of appreciation for their contributions throughout their stay – little glass metcards with their names printed on them, truly Melbourne indeed! It’s always a bit of an emotional moment when we realize that many of us will be ending this chapter of their lives and starting a new one.

Congratulations to the dinner committee for organizing a fantastic event, and the best of luck to our graduating members for their lives to come!

Invitation

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Thanks to everyone who made it to the AGM!

The AGM went fair smoothly, starting with the Presidential Speech, continued with a quick summary of the yearly activities that Petrovic had been involved in, followed by the Treasurer’s Report, constitutional amendments (which there were none), and ending with the voting of the new committee.

We appreciate you taking time out of your schedules to make your vote. The AGM went smoothly and we would like to thank Melbourne University for sponsoring the venue, we appreciate the help that the university has extended to Petrovic throughout the years.

Thank you to the old committee for their hard work and best of luck to the new committee! We hope that the committee will keep growing and improving by leaps and bounds, and we’re sure that everyone will put in their best efforts!

COMMITTEE 2008/2009

President                                : Nur Rusydina Zulkefli

Vice President (Melbourne)       : Mohd Amir Moslim

Vice President (Monash)           : Mohamad Azri Kamarulbahrin

Secretary                                 : Liyana Zainal Ariffin

Vice Secretary                          : Muhd Husyaini Hasni

Treasurer                                  : Chuah Rhun Kiet

Activities Officer                        : Mazlan Omar

Academic Officer                      : Nicholas Lai Xin Onn

Welfare Officer                          : Shazwan Kamel

Liason Officer                            : Ilani Jamin        

IT Officer                                   : Aliyas Zakaria

Religious Officer                        : Mohammad Azmir Ariffin

See you all at the dinner!

Petrovic Committee 2008-2009 Again

First Row (L-R)   : Liyana Zainal Ariffin, Nur Asiah Abd Rahman, Ajjrina Annuar, Rusydina Zulkefli, Khaidatul Nisa Mohamed Zabidi, Ilani Mohd Jamin

Second Row (L-R): Mohammad Azmir Ariffin, Mohamad Azri Kamarulbahrin, Mohd A. Fariz A Munin, Kamal Hadi Muhamad, Suhaimi Abdul Farouk, Shazwan Kamel, Chuah Rhun Kiet, Muhd Husyaini Hasni

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Hi all,

Apologies, but there is a last minute room change at the moment due to a mix-up with Melbourne Uni staff.

We are still based in the Sydney Myer Asia Centre, but we are now using the Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room (I know, what a mouthful hey?)

Same building, I repeat, it is in the same building.

We will have ushers on the day, so don't stress too much. See you all there tomorrow!

Regards,
Khaidatul Nisa Mohamed Zabidi
Petrovic Secretary

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The time of the year has come again for PetroVic AGM 2008! The details are as follows:
Date: 20th September 2008
Time: 11am -  2pm
Venue: Yasuko Hiraoka Myer Room (inside Sidney Myer Asia Centre)

How to get there?
By tram
From the city, take any tram on Swanston Street heading towards Melbourne University. Stop at tram stop no 1 (Melbourne University). The Sidney Myer Asia Centre Building will be right in front of you. The lecture theatre is located at the underground level.

President

Vice President (Melbourne)

Vice President (Monash)

• Mohamad Azri Kamarulbahrin

Secretary

Vice Secretary

• Muhd Husyaini Hasni

Treasurer

Activities Officer

Welfare Officer

Liaison Officer

IT Officer

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Assalamualaikum WBT, and a good day to all.

Anyway straight to the gist of this email - Academic Day 2008!

Date : 28th Septermber 2008 (Sunday)

Venue : ESD2, Old Engineering School (Engineering Block A) Building, University of Melbourne (REF on attached MAP : no 173, grid K17)

Registration Time : 1.30 pm

Event Time : 2.00 pm - 6.00 pm

As mentioned in the Monash BBQ,PETROVIC will be hosting its very first Academic Day for its members. Due to time constraint, the only available date is over Ramadhan which is on the 27th of September 2008 (Sunday). We're highly encouraging our members to join and participate in this event, not only to enhance your resume/CV, but also to have some fun together before the 2008 curtain draws to an end. If you have not been supporting much of your club's event for the past one year, this is your last chance! ;) There will be food sponsored for break fasting session and the itinerary is as follows:

2.15 pm :  Opening speech and doa

2.30 pm : Video Presentation

2.45 pm : Oil Price Hike Debate

3.45 pm : Open Floor session

4.15 pm : Asar Prayer, Jemaah

4.30 pm : Academic Quiz

5.45 pm : Price giving ceremony

6.00 pm : Photo Session

6.15 pm : Break fasting/Social Session

7.00 pm : Crowd adjourns

1. Oil Price Hike Debate/Forum.

We're encouraging interested members to register as panelists. The debate/forum will surround the issue of current oil price hike in Malaysia, its significance to the citizens and other rising issues (No political issues would/should be raised). The forum will also hold an open floor session where the audience could post questions to the panelists.

All panelists will receive certificates and there will be an award waiting for the best panelist and the best question from the floor!

2.Academic Quizzes.

Attending students are automaticallly participants of Academic Quiz.Students will be put into groups, each group comprising of students from Engineering, Medic and Commerce Faculty. Each Group will then compete with other groups in an interactive questions sessions, comprising of general issues relating to Commerce, Engineering and Medical fields.If you have your preferred groupmates, please email me as soon as possible and I will try to accommodate your request.

All participants will receive participating certificates and the winners will be awarded with interesting prizes.

Well, here's my promise to you:

We will try our best to get the most impressive prizes within our budget and the food will be extra special too (we're looking at the possibility of having ayam percik, etc.) Having said that, the committee still heavily relies on member's participation to make this event a success. Do spare some time over Spring Break to support your club's event and participate for your own benefit.

Reply to this email (ASAP) as follows:

1. State wether you're coming or not. (A simple Yes/No will do)

If Yes, then state :

1. If you're interested to be one of our Oil Price Hike panelist

2. Optional : Preferred groupmates (if you have any)

Thanks guys, looking forward to your reply :)

Wassalam.

--
AJJRINA ANNUAR

(Academic Officer)

Email: ajjrina.annuar@petronasvictoriaclub.org

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Salam and hi to all,

Announcing (again) to our beloved member of PetroVic, our Weekend Getaway!

When:  4th of October 2008

           7am to 8pm

How: Road Trip, 3 Tarragos.

Who: Limited to 24 PetroVic Members only!

Cost: Normal package - AUD 60 (Observers during Boat trip)

         Swimming package - AUD 115 (Swimmers during Boat trip)

At Mornington Peninsula, we'll be visiting:

Ashcombe Maze and Gardens

http://www.ashcombemaze.com.au/

Polperro Dolphin Swims

Boat trip and Observe Wild Bottlenose Dolphins and even swim with 'em for those with the guts.
All bring warm clothing, hat, sun screen (and a camera!)

If swimming, bring bathers and towel (have your bathing suit on under your clothes)

Supplied: Fully crewed vessel.   Morning tea provided – scones, tea, coffee,
Hot-chocolate, Wetsuits, masks and snorkels. Instructors and guides.

Note for swimmers: The water is cold presently, so do let people know that it is presently 10 -11 celcius, making it a little challenging for those un-used to open deep water.

Cape Schanck (Sunset viewing point)

Beach Excursion..

Lepak2, main frisbee, makan fish n chip tepi pantai, or even beach valley ball maybe!

Here is the confirmed itinerary of our very own PetroVic Weekend Getaway, i.e: Mornington Peninsular Day Trip.

Along the way, we'll visit the town and interesting points if time permits.

So, everyone. Places are already filling fast! Do not miss this opportunity for the Getaway!

You can secure your place by replying to this e-mail or you can sms me (Asiah) at 04 22369126. Registration will open during AGM, and for those interested, you can make your payment when you meet me or Chuah on this Saturday. Netbanking is also accepted.

As we are planning to go there with tarrago's (or any equivalent 8 seaters), we are still looking out for a couple more drivers. So, if you want to take part and drive, please do inform.

Don't hesitate to ask me any question. I dont eat people, I'm fasting.. LOL

Selamat berpuasa to all Muslim members.

Regards
--
Nur Asiah Abdul Rahman

(Vice Secretary)

Email: nur.asiah@petronasvictoriaclub.org

PETRONAS Victoria Club (PETROVIC)

Web : www.petronasvictoriaclub.org

Club Email : info@petronasvictoriaclub.org

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SAMBUTAN ISRA' MIKRAJ 1429 HIJRAH

Dengan segala sukacitanya, Badan Hal Ehwal Islam dan Pembangunan Insan (EHSAN) dengan kerjasama Kelab Dewan Malaysia Melbourne (KDMM), Federation of Australian Muslim Students and Youth (FAMSY), Kelab UMNO Australia Melbourne (KUAM), Malaysian Students’ Council of Australia (MASCA), Victoria Malaysians Post Graduate Association (VMPGA), Petronas Victoria (PETROVIC), dan Jabatan Penuntut Malaysia Australia, Melbourne (JPMA)  ingin menjemput anda semua yang tinggal di sekitar Melbourne untuk bersama-sama menghadirkan diri ke Majlis Sambutan Isra’ Mikraj 1429 Hijrah.

Tempat : Dewan Malaysia Melbourne

Tarikh : 2 Ogos 2008

Masa : 10am - 2pm

Antara program yang menarik adalah tayangan video dan juga forum terbuka yang panelnya terdiri daripada presiden kelab-kelab dan persatuan di Melbourne. Ini adalah buat kali pertamanya forum sebegini diadakan. Pastikan anda tidak ketinggalan untuk menyaksikannya.

Makan tengah hari akan disediakan. 

Diharap kehadiran anda semua dapat menjayakan serta memeriahkan lagi majlis ini. 

Sumbangan berbentuk juadah (pot luck) juga adalah dialu-alukan untuk dinikmati bersama semasa makan tengah hari pada hari tersebut.

Note to members:

Our president, Suhaimi will be one of the four panellists for the day, which are made up from four student leaders in. The discussion will revolve upon the notion of student and the 'Journey Towards Excellence'. It will hopefully be a very dynamic, interesting talk, and we very much hope that everyone will be able to take away something from this.

See you guys there, and God bless our efforts!

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Congratulations to those Petronas scholars who participated in the MASCA Games 2008 (list in alphabetical order)!

      1.   Ajjrina Annuar                                                 Basketball
2. Eby Joharr Rubian Mohd Yusoff                        Rugby (bronze)
3. Hadri Mohd Aidnil                                            Football, athletics
4. Hazwan Razak                                                Organizer
5. Izdihar Abd Hapiz                                            Ping pong mixed doubles (silver)
6. Kamal Hadi Muhamad                                     Rugby (bronze)
                                                                         Volleyball
7. Mazlan Omar                                                  Rugby (bronze)
                                                                         Ping pong (bronze)
8. Mohammad Azmir Ariffin                                  Ping pong (bronze)
                                                                         Volleyball
9. Mohd Amir Moslim                                          Ultimate Frisbee (bronze)
10.Mohd Imran Abdullah                                       Futsal (gold)
                                                                         Soccer (silver)
                                                                         200m athletics (silver)
                                                                         4 x 100m relay (bronze)
11.Muhammad Ashraf Rozali                               Tennis men’s doubles
12.Muhammad Rafiq Hamdan                              Organizer
13.Nor Aimi Nordin                                              Singles (F) table tennis (bronze), mixed doubles table tennis (silver)
14.Nurul Maisara Md Isa
15.Rhun Kiet Chuah                                            Athletics
                                                                         Ultimate Frisbee (bronze)
                                                                         Badminton mixed doubles
16.Zaid Wahid                                                    Volleyball

These are the only ones I could figure out from the very poor responses I received (sorry, but you guys really need to angkat bakul more! :P If I’ve missed out anyone, please email me at aida.zabidi@petronasvictoriaclub.org, along with any pictures that might be of interest. Thanks!

Congratulations!

Rugby Team; Petrovic members: Kamal Hadi, Eby Joharr, Mazlan Omar

MASCA Ultimate Frisbee Team (bronze medallists) Petrovic members: Mohd Amir Moslim, Chuah Rhun Kiet

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PETROVIC DIGEST

Results

En Ezidy has requested all scholars to please email their semester results to him preliminary to having the university email your results to him. Please email your semester results to En Ezidy at petronas.advisor@bigpond.com and CC it to petsa@acay.com.au.

Semester BBQ

We're excited to let you know that this semester's barbecue will be hosted by the Monash Petrovic kids! Take this opportunity to head over to Clayton (as it's only fair, because we make them drag themselves all the way to the city!) and experience the difference!

 Place     : Rusden House, Monash University Clayton

                  662 Blackburn Road, Clayton

Date      : 10th August 2008

Time      : 1030 am until 130 pm

 
The Petrovic Committee will probably organize going together some time in the morning if anyone's concerned about losing their way, so join us and let's get lost together!

 
MASCA Games Reimbursement

There are two parts to this:

Firstly, can people please email me the list of events which Petrovic scholars participated in, and their results as well as pictures so I can put this up on our website (we're proud of you, no matter how you did).

 
Secondly, and this is incentive for all those who participated, can you please email me your name, university and contact details. Petronas scholars were partially sponsored by Petronas, however, as Petrovic was unaware of this, we are collecting retrospective claims from all you athletes out there so we can reimburse part of your travel costs. I am unsure as to how much we are claiming for, but any money is good money!

Thanks guys! Hoping to see all of you at the first second semester activity, and until then, enjoy what's left of the holidays!!

--
Khaidatul Nisa Mohamed Zabidi
Petrovic Secretary 2008
Email: aida.zabidi@petronasvictoriaclub.org

PETRONAS Victoria Club (PETROVIC)
Web : www.petronasvictoriaclub.org
Club Email : info@petronasvictoriaclub.org

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