Election season has once again swept across the many Malaysian societies across the UK and Ireland, and Manchester was not one to miss out. As the academic year nears an end, MSSM's Ordinary General Meeting was held so to elect the shadow top five positions, giving them ample time to step into their new shoes … Continue reading Ordinary General Meeting: Anything but Ordinary
MNight: Hearts of Steel
After months of blood, sweat, and tears, MSSM’s annual theatrical production has finally hit the grand stage of Academy 1. This year's Manchester MNight saw the team tackle a unique concept by putting together a production that ventured beyond Malaysian issues, being the first university in the UK to do so. Named 'Hearts of Steel', … Continue reading MNight: Hearts of Steel
SEA-Night: Food, Fun and Flair!
As Malaysians, one of the many things we proudly wear on our sleeves is our culture. To amplify the uniqueness of South East Asian countries’ varying and vibrant cultures, MSSM has decided to host an event in collaboration with the Indonesian, Brunei, Filipino Societies. A cordial invitation was extended to each society to show up … Continue reading SEA-Night: Food, Fun and Flair!
Late Arrivals’ Social: Belated Welcomes
Settling into a new city is never easy, especially when you’re coming all the way from overseas with nothing but a few suitcases. In light of select students only flying into Manchester to attend their second semester in person, MSSM decided to hold a Late Arrivals’ Social to jumpstart our newcomers’ university experience. The aim … Continue reading Late Arrivals’ Social: Belated Welcomes
CNY Dinner: A Roaring New Year
Gone are the stresses of the first semester’s exam season! The arrival of February doesn’t only signal the beginning of a second semester and spring, but also Chinese New Year. To liven up the festivities for celebrating members, MSSM decided to hold a CNY dinner. Attendees donned their best dresses in red and trickled to … Continue reading CNY Dinner: A Roaring New Year
Christmas Social: Warming Fires and Hearts
To give everyone a breather from the first semester as well as get in the jolly mood, MSSM’s Christmas Social was an open invitation for its members to dress up in their ugliest Christmas sweaters and show up for a night of festivities. The night kicked off with some who-ho-ho-lesome rounds of Christmas Mafia where … Continue reading Christmas Social: Warming Fires and Hearts
Teh Tarik: Pulling Us Closer
Yet another annual event of MSSM’s, Teh Tarik is a socialising session held to ‘tarik’ closer the relationship among those who are involved in our upcoming MNight. Students of all years are involved in this long-standing production, each of them enrolled into teams of their interest: cast, dance, core, crew, stage, props, costumes, and more. … Continue reading Teh Tarik: Pulling Us Closer
MGames: Malaysia Takes Over Manchester
Here comes the first MSSM flagship of the new academic year! As freshers settle into the routine of their first semester and wrap their heads around the city’s workings, the committee has been setting the wheels of MGames into motion. Malaysian Games are annual flagships held by nearly every Malaysian Society (MSoc) to promote sportsmanship … Continue reading MGames: Malaysia Takes Over Manchester
Annual General Meeting: In With The New
The arrival of yet another Annual General Meeting witnessed the swearing-in of a new MSSM committee, with members running for positions of Event Coordinators, Sports Officers, Publicity Secretary, Welfare Officer, Media Officer, and Production Officer. Decked out in formal wear, running candidates presented their manifestos and handled Q&A sessions to the best of their abilities … Continue reading Annual General Meeting: In With The New