Collection of the hall deposit RM200

Attention to all 6th course students!

Since the hall for our graduation reception in Malaysia is already confirmed, which will take place in Dewan Merak Kayangan. RM5000 is needed for the hall deposit. Therefore, I will collect RM200 from each of students. Payment can be made through maybank2u.com or interbank transfer to this account

Account holder : KAMALUDIN BIN HANAPI
Account number : 153010286725

Before making the transaction,please make sure the name of the account holder and the account number is correct. After making the transaction, please email your transaction details to nadiakamaludin@yahoo.com within 1 HOUR after the transaction.
The due date for the payment is 5th December 2008. Thank You.

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Poll and Reminders

1) Survey poll is now online for your votes.
2) The support received by Multimedia team is not encouraging.
3) Biodata forms for yearbook, we received only several emails (namely Sze Voon, Ling Tze, Ain, Muneer, Ray Yank and Jazman). If you have problem downloading it, contact Gerard or me.

Come on people, we can do better than that. We are a TEAM. Together, everyone achieves more!

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2nd Meeting Minutes

RSMU Class 2008/2009 Graduation
[MEETING DATE]22/11/08
[MEETING TIME]3.00PM
[MEETING LOCATION]6th floor study room

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Gan Boon Chye 315pm
SUBJECT OF MEETING Venue in Malaysia
FACILITATOR Gan Boon Chye
NOTE TAKER ( Secretary) Saraswathy Ramasamy

ATTENDEES
1. Gan Boon Chye
2. Azmuneer Muhammed
3. Saraswathy Ramasamy
4. Lonny Chen Ahmad
5. Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin
6. Nurullisa Rashid
7. Siti Anis Zamrah
8. Yee Sze Voon
9. Tan Ling Tze
10. Lee Yan Han
11. Yuvaraj Kunasagaram
12. Aznul Hafiz Abu Shahid
13. Ponnalagi
14. Balasubramaniam
15. S.Sumathi

Agenda topics
1) General announcement by the EXCO
2) Approval and analysis of past minutes (Read by secretary/vice secretary then analyzed by everyone)
3) Open Issues discussion (e.g. Venue in Malaysia)
4) Presentation and updates from every team leader (Multimedia, Publishing, Robe, Programme, Transport & Visa)
5) Any Other Business

[TIME ALLOTTED]3.15pm
[AGENDA TOPIC]General Announcement
[PRESENTER]Gan Boon Chye
DISCUSSION Gan Boon Chye announced to all 6th course students to hand in their Biodata form to Gerard by this Sunday (23/11/08) and photos/videos to Tang Ray Yank by this coming Monday (26/11/08). The Biodata form can be downloaded from the blog itself and the photos/videos can be send via email.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Gerard 23/11/08
Tang Ray Yank 26/11/08

[TIME ALLOTTED]3.17PM
[AGENDA TOPIC]Approval and analysis of past minutes
[PRESENTER]Lonny Chen Ahmad
DISCUSSION The first reading of past minute (15/11/08) by Lonny Chen Ahmad to keep track of every team work progress.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
1.Saraswathy Ramasamy
2. Lonny Chen Ahmad

[TIME ALLOTTED]3.22PM
[AGENDA TOPIC]Open issues discussion
[PRESENTER]Aznul Hafiz Abu Shahid
DISCUSSION Venue in Malaysia :
1. Date and Time : Dewan Merak Kayangan will be the venue in Malaysia. Sze Voon will submit more pictures of interior part of the hall by Monday. According to Aznul Hafiz Abu Shahid, the informed dates are 7th (dinner) or 16th Aug 2008 (lunch). Tan Ling Tze and Yuvaraj Kunasagaram suggested that it will more convenient and appropriate to have it during lunch (16/11/08). Therefore, Munir advised to all 6th course students to informed their parents about it earlier regarding the time and place of the event. The event will be 3 hours long.
2. Cost : The total cost of the hall is rm 19600 including of deposit of rm 5000. Munir suggested to allocate places for senior and juniors of RSMU to fill the quota of the hall, 400 ppl.
3. Banking : Nadia announced that money will collected form every 6th course student for the event in Malaysia by online banking. There are 2 ways suggested :
a. Maybank2u – for student to do immediate online banking but students are informed to email her the receipt 1 hour after transaction.
b. Banking in Malaysia by students’s parents – students are informed to email her the receipt 2 days after transaction.
Nadia also stated that no cash deposits. Therefore to student who doesn’t have online banking, money will be collected and one person will be in charged of banking the money.
Student will be charged rm 200/person.
4. Menu : Aznul explained that the menu are changeable but they aren’t able to provide Chinese foods. As an alternatives,western food will be served as a replacement.
CONCLUSIONS Seconded by Gan Boon Chye. Each students are responsible to allocate each table that consist of 10 sittings.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Voting pole will be put up to get the actual amount of people coming to the event.
Aznul Hafiz Abu Shahid Monday (02/12/08)
Gan Boon Chye

[TIME ALLOTTED]4.00pm
[AGENDA TOPIC]Presentation and updates from every team leader (Multimedia, Publishing, Robe, Programme, Transport & Visa)
[PRESENTER]1.Tan Ling Tze 2. Yuvaraj Kunasagaram
DISCUSSION 1.Invitation letter and registration :Ling Tze has updated the information on the blog regarding the procedures ans steps for registration in Moscow. Lisa explained that parents that wont be staying in Moscow for more than 3 days ,wouldn’t have to register but its not safe. Lisa also suggested that ,there is a tour agent, En.Azmi who provides tour services to Moscow.
Munir advised to all 6th course students to clearly inform visiting parents on things should and shouldn’t do before entering Moscow (eg immigration card).
2. Sponsorship : Everyone is in charged in searching for sponsors. Suggested sponsors are Mara, Jpa and Russian Resources.
CONCLUSIONS Visiting parents are advise to register to avoid any complications. Yuvaraj Kunasagaram, Gan Boon Chye and Munir will be seeing the Rector personally to inform him on the event.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Gan Boon Chye , Azmuneer Muhammed and Yuvaraj Kunasagaram
Wednesday(28/11/08)

MEETING ADJOURNED BY Gan Boon Chye 4.05pm

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2nd Meeting

Meeting will be very brief (max 20-30 mins).
Attendance is not compulsory, however the EXCO invites all interested individuals to join in the discussion.
Topics for discussion:
1) Decide on date and time for Malaysia's reception.
2) Method to collect money for hall's deposit (RM5000).
Thanks for your time.

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Submit yearbook details online

This post concerns all of us, so please take the time to read it. Last week, Gerard reminded us to hand in the biodata form by 21st November 2008 but sadly the response was not that convincing.
So during the last meeting, the issue was brought up again and this time we have decided to make the procedure easier, more economical and accessible. You can now submit your details online.

Download the form here.
You just need to fill in the form, upload and attach a photo (passport photo) with it. Send it to rsmu2009@gmail.com.

At the bottom of the form, you will need to fill in your parents/siblings contact number. Now, instead of just contact numbers, please provide their emails too.

The closing date is extended to 23rd November 2008. Please cooperate and send your details in as soon as possible. Thanks.

Information by Gerard Lawrence.

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Reminder to submit in videos and photos

To all group members, the multimedia team will collect all videos and photos which will be used for video presentation during graduation by TOMORROW (Thursday, 20th November 2008).
Please submit all to ur group leaders as we will be collecting from them, your cooperation is GREATLY appreaciated! Thanks!
As for group leaders please submit it in thumbdrive or inform us if the storage is large. From the multimedia team.

Information provided by Tang Ray Yank.

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Russian Visa Application (4 steps)

Russian Visa Application (4 steps)
This is a must read blogpost for everyone. Please take note.

Step 1 of 4. What is a Russian Visa?
A visa to the Russian Federation is a document, permitting stay in Russia for a specific period of time. A visa lists entry/exit dates, your vital information, passport details, and has two photos stapled to it. Please note, that your Russian visa is an exit permit just like it’s an entry permit: if you lose it or stay over your designated departure date, leaving the country could be more troublesome than entering it.

Requirements For Foreign Citizens To Enter Russia (Tourist Travel to Russia)
1. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
2. Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
3. Russian Visa is Required
4. Vaccination - None Required

Step 2 of 4. Choose your Visa Type.
Russian Tourist Visa
This visa type is issued to tourists who have booked accommodation in Russia for non-business reason. Tourist visas are issued for a maximum of 14-30 days (check with your local Russian Embassy or Consulate). A tourist visa is best when you know exactly where and how long you will be staying without diverting from your planned itinerary. For a tourist visa to Russia, you must have confirmed accommodations or transit information for every night of your stay in the country.
We will provide you with visa support invitation to satisfy this requirement and confirming your accommodations/itinerary. No hotel reservations or bookings are needed on your part.

Step 3 of 4. Ordering Official Russian Visa Support.
Tourist Visa Support
1. We need complete passport information and dates of visit to Russia
2. Invitation and voucher would be prepared same or next business day depending on your urgency and send to you by fax to any country in the world
3. To obtain your visa, present the invitation and voucher at a Russian Embassy or Consulate


Step 1 -3 ( in Moscow) Obtaining an invitation letter(Russian Tourist Visa Support). There are 2 ways of doing this.

Based on the facts that it is more convenient, time saving and reasonable price, we suggest to obtain the invitation letter through Intel Service. http://www.intelservice.ru/

Step 4 of 4.
To obtain Russian Tourist Visa Support Authorization (Official Visa Invitation and Voucher from Authorized Russian Travel Company)
CHANGES IN VISA REGULATIONS:
A foreign citizen can obtain a visa to Russia ONLY in the country of his/her citizenship. Exceptions include those who have a residence permit for a foreign country for the period more than 90 days. A visa may also be issued in a country other than an applicant's own in case of urgent necessity, such as participating in international, governmental, official, scientific, sport and cultural events. A final decision in these cases would be left up to the consulate
Russian Tourist Visa( Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur)
The following documents should be submited to the Russian Embassy or Consulate to obtain a Tourist Visa to enter Russia:
1. Your original passport with at least 2 blank visa-designated pages (passport must be valid for at least 6 months after intended departure date from Russia).
2. Two copies of Russian visa application form, completed and signed.
3. Two passport-size photos signed on the back.
4. If Tour Group or Cruise Passenger: Letter from tour company or cruise line confirming itinerary and including a copy of the confirmation from authorized Russian travel company which shows the reference number and confirmation number for the visa.
5. If Individual Travel: Confirmation of hotel arrangements from authorized Russian travel company, or directly from the Russian hotel, showing reference number and confirmation number for the visa.

Note: Effective April 15 1999 all tourist visa support should be presented on the new Russian Visa Support Confirmation Form.

Russian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur : http://kualalumpur.rusembassy.org/rusvisa.html#tourist

Payment for visa application
1. Double entry Visa :
a. express ( 1 working day) = RM 385
b. 3 working days = RM 295
c. 7 working days = RM 211
2. Single entry Visa : 7 days = RM 123

Information provided by Tan Ling Tze.

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Venue in Malaysia

The poll is officially closed now. 39 votes. This means the majority of 6th year students have voted. Decision is based mostly on the votes and as a democratic committee, we respect your rights.

And now, the final verdict is...


Dewan Merak Kayangan.
Aznul will be in charged of the venue. Collection of fund for hall deposit will be handled by Nadia. Thanks to Sze Voon for his suggestion and time.

From this moment on, the venue is now settled and we'll be working on other important issues. Stay tuned for regular updates. Future proceedings will be announced soon.

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1st Meeting Minutes

RSMU Class 2008/2009 Graduation Meeting Minutes
[MEETING DATE]15/11/08
[MEETING TIME] 6PM
[MEETING LOCATION]6th floor study room

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER BY Gan Boon Chye 6.20pm
SUBJECT OF MEETING Venue in Malaysia
FACILITATOR Gan Boon Chye
NOTE TAKER (Vice Secretary) Lonny Chen Ahmad
ATTENDEES
1. Gan Boon Chye
2. Azmuneer Muhammed
3. Nurullisa Rashid
4. Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin
5. Lonny Chen Ahmad
6. Ooi Yong Lin
7. Siti Anis Zamrah
8. Yee Sze Voon
9. Nicholas Hii Ding Wei
10. Bibiana Ching Pei Jun
11. Tan Ling Tze
12. Aznul Hafiz Abu Shahid
13. Norzaher Ismail
14. Ahmad Zharif Hussin
15. Balasubramaniam

Agenda topics
1) General announcement by the EXCO
2) Approval and analysis of past minutes (Read by secretary/vice secretary then analyzed by everyone)
3) Open Issues discussion (e.g. Venue in Malaysia)
4) Presentation and updates from every team leader (Multimedia, Publishing, Robe, Programme, Transport & Visa)
5) Any Other Business

[TIME ALLOTTED]6.10pm
[AGENDA TOPIC] General Announcement
[PRESENTER]Gan Boon Chye
DISCUSSION Gan Boon Chye announced that Lisa will be holding a new post as a public relation officer in the committee , that will be responsible to coordinate and updates information not only between the Malaysian students but as well as the other 6th course foreign students.
CONCLUSIONS Seconded by Azmuneer Muhammed and Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin.

[TIME ALLOTTED]6.15PM
[AGENDA TOPIC]Approval and analysis of past minutes
[PRESENTER]Gan Boon Chye
DISCUSSION Reading of past minutes by the secretary or vice secretary in the future meetings to keep in track of every team work progress.
CONCLUSIONS Seconded by Nurullisa Rashid.
ACTION ITEMS
Starting from the next coming meeting, secretary or vice have to present past minutes and then analyzed by everyone.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE
1.Saraswathy Ramasamy
2. Lonny Chen Ahmad

[TIME ALLOTTED]6.18PM
[AGENDA TOPIC]Open issues discussion
[PRESENTER]Yee Sze Voon
DISCUSSION Venue in Malaysia :
The Perdana Ballroom suggested by Yee Sze Voon located in Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort. It also comes along with an international buffet serving , PA system and decorations/backdrop. The price is cheap (rm 45 per head). Sze Voon showed us the pictures of the entrance to the hall.
CONCLUSIONS Sze Voon will submit more pictures of interior part of the hall by Monday.
ACTION ITEMS Gan Boon Chye requested to prolong time for the hall reservation.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE Yee Sze Voon
DEADLINE Monday (17/11/08)

[TIME ALLOTTED]6.30pm
[AGENDA TOPIC]Presentation and updates from every team leader (Multimedia, Publishing, Robe, Programme, Transport & Visa)
[PRESENTER]1.Gan Boon Chye2.Tan Ling Tze3.Bibiana Ching
DISCUSSION
1.Biodata Form : Forms will be put up in the blog for the convenience of everyone and to save cost. Forms that are already filled should be hand in to Gerard by 21.11.08.
2.Invitation letter :Ling Tze announced that the last date ( 31.11.08) for everyone to submit parent’s passport copy and other documents for the invitation letter. Ling Tze and Bibiana also found an agent that handles the invitation letter for parents coming to Moscow for the graduation ( $15/person).
3.Registration : Parents that are coming have to be registered either in the university, hostel or hotel but were told that to register in the university will be time consuming and the hostel admin is not providing that service.
4.Visa : Bibiana explained the types of visa that are offered by the Russian Embassy in Malaysia.They are:-
I. 1 working day visa : rm 385
II. 2-3 working day visa : rm295
III. 7 working day visa -
2 ways : rm 211
1 way : rm 123
CONCLUSIONS Ling Tze and Bibiana will be finding more information and updates regarding the registration in Moscow.
ACTION ITEMS
1.Gerard will be collecting the biodata/personal details by 21.11.08.
2. Ling Tze and Bibiana will have to find more information regarding the registration in Moscow.
PERSON RESPONSIBLE & DEADLINE
1.Gerard 21.11.08
2. Tan Ling Tze & Bibiana Next meeting

MEETING ADJOURNED BY Gan Boon Chye 6.55pm
MEETING MINUTES PREPARED BY Lonny Chen Ahmad

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Cast your vote now!

Poll will be closed at 2130, Monday 17th of November 2008, and that is tonight!
Let's have a look again at both the halls.
Dewan Merak Kayangan
Perdana Ballroom

Ain, Nadia and Bibi stated the cons and pros of both venues. What are you thinking? Let's share it. Do remember that your comments matter, and they help in making the final decision.
So what are you waiting for? Cast your vote NOW!

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Graduation Venue

PLACE: Центральный Дом Ученых
ADDRESS: Ул. Пречистенка, 16., М.Кропоткинская

Photo and map after the jump.

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Venue Suggestion 2: Perdana Ballroom

Date : 8th August 2009
Time: Late morning (11am - 3pm) as suggested by Sze Voon
Location : Bukit Jalil Golf & Country Resort (Perdana Hall)
Address: Jalan 3/155B , Bukit Jalil , Kuala Lumpur
Price : RM45++ (per head) + Buffet (international menu)
Hall capacity : 400 people
Included facilities : PA System, Lighting & Backdrop Decoration

Photos plus buffet menu after the jump.






Surrounding and The Pool




Lobby and The Hallway








The Hall







The Stage

Dancing Event

International Buffet Menu :
1. Shark Fin Soup with Seafood Treasures
2. Fried Chicken
3. Fried Tiger Prawn with Chillies
4. Fried Lamb Ribs (Black Pepper Flavor)
5. Fried Fish with Vegetables
6. Fried Carrot Cake
7. Can Fry Shanghai Dumpling
8. Crab Meat Fried Mee
9. Prawn Sauce Fried Rice
10. Deep Fried Fishball
11. Seasonal Fruits
12. Pudding
13. Sea Coconut with Lotus Seed
14. Cendol Jelly
15. Orange Cocktail
16. Soft drinks/Tea

Above dishes are all 100% halal & pork free.

Information by Yee Sze Voon.
Photos by Gan Boon Chye.

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Announcement from Group 62

To all 6th year students,
Please submit the form for yearbook 2009 to Gerrard Lawrence(11-16) by 21.11.08. Please fill up all the details and don't forget to attach your photo.

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Graduation Day Committee List

President : Gan Boon Chye
V.President : Azmuneer B.Mohd Kifli
Secretary : Saraswathy Ramasamy
V.Secretary : Lonny Chen Ahmad
Treasurer : Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin
Public Relation Officer : Nurullisa Rashid

Venue Team
1. Yuvaraj Kunasagaram (Group Leader)
2. Balasubramaniam Chelliah
3. Navin Kumar Sellapan
4. Ponnalagi Subramaniam

Multimedia Team
1. Tang Ray Yank (G.Leader)
2. Yee Sze Voon
3. Gan Boon Chye
4. Ooi Yong Lin
5. Tan Boon Chin
6. David Leong Wei Jie
7. Hii Ding Wei
8. Adele Osman

Accommodation And Invitation Team
1. Fu Mei Sian (G.Leader)
2. Tan Ling Tze
3. Lee Yan Han
4. Bibiana Ching Pei Jun
5. Yogambigai Sri Raman
6. Sumathi Sellaban
7. Janet Lee Hoong May

Publication Team
1. Gerrard Lawrence (G.Leader)
2. Deivanai Subramaniam
3. Farah Mazwina Bt Abdul Hajis

Robes Team
1. Nor Zaher B.Ismail (G.Leader)
2. Dzulalkamal B. Dawam
3. Siti Anis Bt. Zamrah
4. Azmuneer B. Mohd Kifli

BBQ Team
1. Nurullisa Bt Rashid (G.Leader)
2. Nadia Hamimah Kamaludin
3. Lonny Chen Ahmad
4. Abdullah Hanif B.Rosdi
5. Mohd Aizuddin B. Yusof
6. Mohd Jazzman B Che Rahim

Graduation Reception in Malaysia
1. Ahmad Zharif B Hussein
2. Aznul Hafiz B. Shahid

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Meeting: Venue in Malaysia

Venue: Study Room
Date: 15th November 2008
Time: 1800
Theme: Main focus is on deciding the venue in Malaysia.
Attendance: Not compulsory, but everyone is invited.

Bear in mind that your ideas and opinions are much appreciated. Thanks for your support and cooperation. This may be the last graduation for many of us, so let's make it a memorable one.

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Announcement from Group 61

Attention to all 6th Years,
To those whose parents/relatives are coming over to Moscow for our convocation, please summit a copy of all the documents as stated below by 30.11.2008 to FU MEI SIAN, Room 6-10.
1) Photostated copy of passport (yours and your parents/relatives)
2) Photostated copy of migration card
3) Photostated copy of registration slip (that strip of paper you carry around)

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Venue Suggestion 1: Dewan Merak Kayangan

Our 2nd part of graduation, the reception will be held provisionally around early-mid August (7th-16th) 2009.

Motion: Suggestion by Aznul Hafiz bin Abu Shahid to use Dewan Merak Kayangan as our venue for graduation. Seconded by Nurullisa Rashid.

Suggested Venue :
Dewan Merak Kayangan, Jalan Maktab Off Jalan Semarak 54000 Kuala Lumpur.

Google Map to the hall:
http://wikimapia.org/8795492/Dewan-Felda-Merak-Kayangan

Proposed Dates:
1) Dinner on 7th August 2008
2) Lunch on 16th August 2008

According to Aznul, we have to reply and pay the deposit of RM5000 by 28th November 2008. Price per head is RM 45-100, depending on the number of guests. 200 guests is the minimum, at RM100 per head.

Some links and pictures from the internet:
http://www.feldadsaji.com.my/d_merak.htm - The Official Website.

Pics from some of the wedding, function.






More pics please click the following links.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/archiprez/sets/72157594178928620/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/simply-divine/sets/72157606548619670/
http://www.wedding1608.com/
http://cat-snowy.blogspot.com/2007/11/wedding-dewan-merak-kayangan.html
http://family.webshots.com/album/141256666HCqsSF

2 Youtube wedding videos.

From 0.00 to 0.20, then 1:30 until end.


Check out the video after 3:00. Glimpse of the hall.

A voting poll will be set up once we finalized the options.
If you have any suggestion on other possible venues, please contact me @ gbchye@yahoo.com (YM) or leave a comment below.

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