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Merdeka is a word in the Indonesian and meaning independence or freedom. It is derived from a Sanskrit Maharddhika meaning "rich, prosperous and powerful". The quest for Merdeka is generally parted in two section – the independence of Malaya, and the formation of Malaysia.

Independence of Malaya

The effort for independence was spearheaded by , the first Prime Minister of Malaysia, who led a delegation of ministers and political leaders of Malaya in negotiations with the British in London for Merdeka, or independence along with the first president of the Malayan Chinese Association (MCA) Tun Dato Sir Tan Cheng Lock and fifth President of Malaysian Indian Congress Tun V.T. Sambanthan. Once it became increasingly clear that the Communist threat posed during the Malayan Emergency was petering out, agreement was reached on February 8, 1956, for Malaya to gain independence from the . However, for a number of logistical and administrative reasons, it was decided that the official proclamation of independence would only be made the next year, on August 31, 1957, at Stadium Merdeka (Independence Stadium), in

Formation of Malaysia

The Federation of Malaysia, comprising the States of Malaya, North Borneo (later renamed ), and was to be officially declared on the date August 31, 1963, on the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it was postponed to September 16, 1963, mainly due to Indonesian and the Philippines' opposition to the formation of Malaysia. Nevertheless, North Borneo and Singapore declared sovereignty on August 31, 1963. Indonesian opposition later escalated to a military conflict. Indonesia considered Malaysia as a new form of colonization on the provinces of Sarawak and Sabah in the island of Borneo (bordering Kalimantan, Indonesia), which they laid claim on. To assure Indonesia that Malaysia was not a form of neo‐colonialism, a referendum, organized by the United Nations, and the Cobbold Commission, led by Lord Cobbold, were formed to determine whether the people of Sabah and Sarawak wished to join Malaysia. Their eventual findings which indicated substantial support for Malaysia among the peoples of Sabah and Sarawak, cleared the way for the final proclamation of Malaysia.

The formation of the Federation of Malaysia was then announced on September 16, 1963 as . The nationwide Independence Day celebration is still held on August 31, the original independence date of Malaya, while Malaysia Day is a public holiday only in East Malaysia. However, this has caused some minor discontent among East Malaysians in particular since it has been argued that celebrating the national day on August 31 is too Malaya‐centric. It is decided that starting 2010, Malaysia Day will be a nationwide public holiday in addition to Hari Merdeka on August 31.

CANTERBURY MALAYSIAN STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION(CMSA)

Canterbury Malaysian Students’ Association (CMSA) is a non‐profit student organisation based in the University of Canterbury, Christchurch. It was established with one main objective; which is to represent the interests of Malaysian students of the university, high schools and other institutions in the Canterbury region. Today, CMSA not only consists of members from Malaysia, but also from other countries, including Singapore, Thailand, China and Indonesia.

CMSA connects the bridge between New Zealanders and its members, mainly Malaysians, by promoting inter‐cultural awareness, cultural exchange and friendship among the tertiary students and its wider community by actively organizing various events. These include the International Festival and the annual Bersatu Games. We belive it is a part of our role to contribute back to the New Zealand community who has given us such a supportive environment for study, self‐ development and growth.

Below are some of the events that CMSA have organized/participated in 2010:

 Welcoming BBQ for CMSA members  Tramping  Bowling Night  Talent Night  International Food Festival organized by UCSA  The Bersatu Games (an annual sports event involving the tertiary Malaysian students clubs in New Zealand)  CMSA Red‐Themed Party

CMSA 2010 COMMITTEES

President Muhammad bin Rosli

Vice President Grace Wong

Secretary Mark Owen

Vice Secretary Fatihah Azman

Treasurer Farhana Kamaruddin

PR & Advertisement Officer Sobri Mustafa

Event Manager I Chan Su Yuan

Event Manager II Nazmi Aizat Azizan

Sports Officer Amir Syakireen

Religious Affair Officer Mohamad Ainan Mohamad Anual

Food & Beverages Officer Nurharyani Che Abd Halim / Nurdiyana Abdul Halim

Postgraduate Affair Officer Ummu Kulthum Jamaludin

Medical Student Welfare Officer Mohd Faried

Junior Representative Nur Adila Alias

Official Photographer Afiq Razin Ong

MALAM MALAYSIA ORGANIZING COMMITTEES

Organizing Chairperson (O.C) Chan Su Yuan

Vice O.C Nazmi Aizat Azizan

Secretary Team Grace Wong Muhammad bin Rosli Fatihah Azman

Treasury Team Ming Jian, Chai Amiza Azmi Afiq Razin Ong

Events & Protocol Team Nur Adila Alias Shahideen Abd Hakim Mohammad Ainan Mohamad Anual Ariff Ghazali Loshini Karunakaran Jazmie Jamaludin Fazhil Ali Alif Md. Zainudin

Deco Team Ummu Kulthum Jamaludin Mark Owen Baring Azani Fitri Talhah Faizi Radzi Fadhli Hariz Hazim Aimi Afiqah Abd. Rahman Nurdiyana Abd. Halim

Publicity Team Sobri Mustafa Zairi Zazli Tawfik Fadzil

Technical Crew Uzair Yahya Poh Eng Eu M. Azri

PROGRAMMES

6.30pm Arrival of guests 7.00pm Arrival of VIP

Opening performance –

7.10pm Introduction Prayer Recital National Anthem Speech by Organizing Chairperson Speech by CMSA President Speech by VIP

7.30pm Buffet starts 8.00pm Performances & Entertainment: Silat and Kuda Kepang Lucky draw Zapin Dance Trivia Martial Arts Showcase Lucky draw

8.40pm Dessert serving 8.50pm Performances & Entertainment: Sketch – A Quid of Sirih, A bowl of Water Trivia Graduating Seniors Appreciation Slot Inang and Joget

9.30pm Souvenir giving ceremony for VIP 9.35pm Grand Lucky draw 9.40pm Closing performance by Malam Malaysia Committee 9.50pm VIP leaving and Photography sessions

MANY THANKS TO

VIPs

Stephen Harte Julian Becker Student Support Advisor International Regional Manager University of Canterbury Lincoln University

Denise Pelvin Representative International Student Advisor Lincoln Malaysian Student Society Lincoln University

Representative from: Canterbur Lincoln University Malaysian Postgraduate Association

Master of Ceremony (MC’s) Photographers

Bryan Sarat Afiq Razin Ong Loshini Karunakarann

Performers

Ammar Syafiq b. Ghazali

Mohammad Aizuddin b. Azizah Ariffi

Abu Hurairah b. Abu saman

Tengku Azran Tengku

Zafran Khuzaimah

Nablia Saadon

Wan Zanariah

Mohd Farhan Shah

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

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Many thanks to contributors:

1. Teasme Specialty Teas Shop 5, Church Corner Mall Leslie Street Christchurch Tel:(03) 982‐4211 email: [email protected]

Open from 10.30am to 9pm. Bubble tea is ready from 11.30am.

2. Dr Afida Sohana Awang Soh  Founder of “Ronggeng Anak Malaysia”  Founder and former “Kelab UMNO Christchurch”