On the 18th February 2012, Warwick Malaysian Night 2012 was held in the Butterworth Hall of the Warwick Arts Centre with the title of ‘Warwick Malaysian Night: Echo’. Unlike last year, a variety of dances are incorporated into the play to add on to the dynamic of the play and to give a different kind of experience for the audiences.

The night was simply remarkable.

Our incredible group of Dikir Barat performers

Sabahan Dance

The excitement never end for the audiences. The night started off with the Sabahan Dance. The audiences are impressed with their skills and are pumped up by the catchy beats. It was a perfect start to an incredible night. The play followed up after the performance. It revolves around a girl named Lee Na, who found herself waking up in a hospital with a memory lost. The play takes place in during the Malayan Emergency as Lee Na starts her journey of self-discovery.

Lee Na woke up in a hospital

Lee Na and Joon Yang

Expressionist dance

The expressionist dance portrays the state of confusion Lee Na was in after waking up in the hospital. The other dances were as followed.

Ballroom dance

Military Dance

Malay Dance

Indian dance

Chinese dance

Dikir Barat

There was also a lucky draw where one fortunate audience was chosen to win 2 free flight tickets to Portugal.

Lucky girl - Kelly Ng

Thank you everyone!

The Warwick Malaysian Students’ Association would like to thank each and every one who have been involved in making Warwick Malaysia Night 2012 a success, regardless you are performing, working backstage, or attending. We are delighted to have shared this Warwick Malaysia Night experience with you.

Last but not least, we would like to thank all our VIPs. Among them include Dato’ Seri Nazri Aziz (Minister in the Prime Minister Department of Malaysia) and his entourage, His Excellency Datuk Zakaria Sulong (High Commissioner to Britain), Ms. Sharon Ho (Deputy Director of Tourism Malaysia UK), Professor Koen Lamberts (Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Resourcing of University of Warwick) and Lady Godiva of Coventry.

Our special guests for the night were the real heroes of Malaysia. They are  the 38 ex-British Soldiers who served in Malaysia in the past, represented by the Leicester and Nottingham branches of the National Malaya and Borneo Veteran Association (NMBVA).

Here is what they have to say after the event:

“I would like to thank you on behalf of the Leicester Branch NMBVA for last night. Everyone enjoyed your production; especially the different ethnic dances, which brought a lot of old memories flooding, back. One member commented that when he heard the rain and lightning at the start of the show he felt as if he was back in the jungle.

We were all struck by the obvious enjoyment that all the cast got from their performance.

Good look to both you and your friends in the future and we look forward to hearing from you next year when we hope that you invite us to attend once more.”

- Owen Lawrence, Chairman, Leicester NMBVA

Once again, thank you so much for taking part in this momentous event!

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 Warwick Students’ Union’s Best Social Event of the Year 2011 is back.

Warwick Malaysia Night is not just an ordinary cultural event. It is the culmination of many months of hard work, ambition, belief and excitement by more than 100 of our members majestically merged together to produce the most comprehensively unforgettable display of Malaysian culture in the UK. 

Fittingly held in the Warwick Arts Centre, the largest Arts Centre in the West Midlands, we present to you an eye-opening night of surprises, culture, thrill and grandeur; Warwick Malaysia Night 2012: Echo.

“If your past comes back to haunt you, will you fight it, or run from it?”

The era is the 1950s. It was the near end of the Malayan Emergency, where tension was at an all-high between the National Army and the Communist Party. Life-threatening guerilla attacks are imminent and no one is safe. Imagine waking up in a hospital and realising that you have no recollection of your past. Where do you go from here?

This February 18th, join Lee Na in the midst of all the chaos, as she finds herself awake in a hospital, only to find that she has lost her precious memory from a gunshot to the head. With great determination in search for the truth, she goes back to her village and faces the many challenges presented to uncover her past. Why was she shot? Who can she trust apart from herself? An artistic and culturally-infused play of self-discovery, love, war and reflection, the echo of Lee Na’s past will never elude her for the memory of our past lives on forever.
Click HERE to watch the Malaysia Night 2012 trailer.

Warwick Malaysia Night, of course, would not be complete without our signature dikir barat team to close the night. Energy, passion and tradition have never looked (and sounded) this good. And this February, we have a surprise in store for you! Come witness the best dikir barat team in the UK from a fresh, new dimension in the 1500-seated Butterworth Hall in Warwick Arts Centre. If you were fortunate enough to catch a snippet of our dikir barat team in the recent One World Week World Music Concert or ChiSoc & CSSA Chinese New Year Gala, you will know that this is one performance you cannot miss.

Warwick Malaysian Students’ Association gracefully extends a warm welcome to each and every one of you to immerse yourself in Malaysian culture and experience a brand new, once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable evening of magic with us!

Grab your tickets now!

Prices:
MEMBERS: GBP 10
NON-MEMBERS: GBP 12
GROUP OF 5 (NON-MEMBERS): GBP 50

Payment Methods:

• Members (from Warwick University): Purchase from Warwick Art Centre’s Box Office ONLY
• Non-members (not from Warwick University): Purchase online via Warwick Art Centre Page OR Contact Thum Wei Wen (07738084622) or Yvonne Goh (07741647400)
• Non-members (from Warwick University): Any of the above methods

RSVP on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/w9HyKA

Contact Us:
For more updates and info about the event itself, please visit warwickmnight2012.com or email us at enquiries@warwickmnight2012.com.

Warwick MSA would like to sincerely thank you for your contribution, be it performing, working backstage, helping out, or attending and inviting your friends! We are thrilled to have been able to share the experience of MNight with you!

The memorable night kicked off at 8pm in Butterworth Hall with the play, ‘May I?…’ depicting the life of Awang, a kampung boy who grew up in a Malay family, but suddenly discovers that his real father is a Chinese.

The play is set in 1969, what is known as the darkest period of Malaysian history where racial tensions between the Malay and the Chinese were at its peak and no one was safe.

‘May I?…” is an emotional tale of how in the face of adversity, despair and hopelessness, love still conquers all.

Thank you so much to the amazing actors for portraying their roles exceptionally. And a HUGE thank you to the person who made it all happen, with her extraordinary vision and brilliant ideas, Tan Jen Lee.

Thank you to the Band for entertaining the audience during intermission!

Malaysia’s diverse culture was on full display throughout the entire night, especially through the magnificent dances. Thank you to all dancers and choreographers for your hard work and creativity in putting them together!

Silat/Wushu Dance

Our special guests for the night were the real heroes of Malaysia, 16 representatives from the Grantham District of the National Malaya and Borneo Veterans Association (NMBVA) and 17 representatives from the Leicester District of the National Malay and Borneo Veterans Association (NMBVA); British soldiers who served in Malaya in the past.

Here is what they had to say after the event!

“On behalf of the Leicester Branch NMBVA, thank you very much for last night’s Malaysia night. We all had a great time! :D” — Owen Lawrence, Chairman, Leicester Branch NMBVA.

“Thank you for inviting us old Jungle fighters for an evenings entertainment at Warwick University. It was wonderful to see the costumes and traditions being upheld in modern Malaysia as displayed during the entertainment we enjoyed so very much. The show taking us back about 50 years when we were young and healthy ourselves like you all are now. I thank all concerned for both igniting the great memories of our time in South East Asia and Malaysia, in particular wiping away the years and the pains of old age in an instant. Everyone showed us the greatest respect both for our age and our involvement in helping Malaysia to become what it is today. You may care to know that my wife, young son and myself were there during the formation of Malaysia in 1963 and I saw active service around Kuching, Sarawak for a time. All winter long I have been longing to be back in your country if only to keep warm and enjoy the sunshine and the warmth of the Malaysia people. Best regards to all Malaysian Students at Warwick.” — George Reeve, Secretary, Grantham Branch NMBVA.

“Thank you so much for the superb production you entertained us with on Friday night. From the impact of the play through to the dance routines, it was an evening for you to be proud off. In fact, an evening we were all proud of as well, having been associated with your country in the past. In my own case twice, 1961-64 and on loan to your air force at KL in 1970-73. Please give our thanks to all concerned, you are an asset in Malaysia in every way, and wishing every student good luck in your studies.” — Ian Newton, Chairman, Grantham Branch NMBVA.

On another note, congratulations to Keef Lin Ting Rui for winning the iPad in the MNight lucky draw!

Also, the official DVD for Warwick Malaysia Night 2011 (taken by a professional videographer) is out! Please place your order by sending an email to our President, Paul Yung (paulyung.kh@gmail.com). DVDs are priced at £7 each!

Once again, thank you so very much for being a part of this momentous event! Click here to read the thank you note by our President, Paul!

After MNight, the after party, ‘Rock It Out!’ was held in Copper Rooms 2, where the Xanana’s buffet supper was also served!

A big thank you to Monoloque, Altimet, DJ Fuzz, DJ Evo, DJ Ribut and the Warwick MSA band for performing in our very first rock concert! And thank you to KNUKE for organising! It was a great end to a memorable night and we hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves :)

Post MNight Social

The Post MNight Social was held on March 2nd as a remedy for anyone suffering from Post MNight Syndrome (PMS), with free nasi lemak and curry laksa for everyone who was involved in the production of MNight. Thank you for attending and thank you for your perseverance and contribution! We hope that the memory of MNight 2011 will forever bring a smile to your face :)

Next up, Warwick Malaysia Games 2011!

Welcome back everyone! We hope you’ve had a great first week of Term 2 and a fantastic winter break! We trust that you have settled back into uni life smoothly and that you’re ready for the biggest, grandest and most spectacular MSA event of the year.

Warwick Malaysia Night is a theatrical and cultural extravaganza which aims to display the rich and diverse culture of Malaysia. Warwick Malaysia Night is undoubtedly one of the best Malaysia Nights anywhere in the UK. Last year, we attracted over 700 audience members and featured a cast of over 100 students!

This year our play is set in the 1960’s when Malaysia had just gained her independence and was not politically or racially stable yet, climaxing on the darkest day in Malaysian history, May 13 1969. We will be following the life of a young Malaysian who was born during that era, Awang, an innocent boy who finds himself in the middle of an identity crisis which threatens to tear his family and village apart, and take everything he has away from him, because of his race.

Will he succeed to untie the conflict and the prejudice?

Watch our trailer for a sneak preview!

Warwick Malaysia Night 2009

Immerse yourself in the rich cultures of the beautiful country that is Malaysia and be captivated by the impressive array of traditional performances we have in store for you. From the bold Sabahan warrior dance to the energetic Indian dance to the artistic Chinese fan dance to the dynamic Modern dance, we aim to share with you a glimpse of what our beautiful country Malaysia has to offer.

Warwick Malaysia Night would not be complete without a performance from our eminent and talented dikir barat team, which is definitely one of the best student dikir barat teams in the UK. Don’t believe us? Watch for yourself here :)

With such a spectacularly diverse range of performances lined up, Warwick Malaysia Night 2011 will undoubtedly have something for everyone. You would NOT want to miss out!! Click here for the official M Night website. RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179351315418813

What separates us from the other Malaysia Nights in the UK?

Warwick MSA is proud to present the grand debut of a revolutionary M’Night after party, Rock it Out!

Right after our Warwick M’Night, we will be heading over to the University of Warwick Copper Rooms for a musical extravaganza featuring two outstanding Malaysian bands, Altimet and Monoloque, two local British acts that we will be auditioning for in January, and our very own Warwick MSA Band followed by an all-night afterparty featuring Malaysian DJs, DJ Ribut, DJ Fuzz, DJ Evo and a local DJ.

It will be our first ever rock concert, and it will be sensational!

RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101264086596913

Of course, no Malaysian event is complete without food, so this year, at the interval after M Night and before Rock it Out we will be serving supper (buffet-style) catered by Warwick Student Union’s Xananas. The mouthwatering menu can be found here at http://www.warwicksu.com/refresh/menus/fusion/

What are you waiting for? Come join us this February 18th for a night of culture, drama, music and entertainment that promises to be all kinds of amazing!!!

As promised, here is the winner of our lucky draw held at the Warwick MSA booth during the Nottingham Malaysian Games 2010:

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Chua Ken Vui (David) from Cardiff University!

Congratulations, David! You will receive a pair of combo tickets that will entitle you to our MNight, Rock it Out, as well as our full buffet menu and one free drink at Rock it Out, complements from Warwick MSA :) We will be in touch with you!

HERE IS HOW YOU BUY TICKETS

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It’s simple. Just click

We hope to see you all on February 18! Be there!

Click here to view the MNight Website again =)

In conjunction with Deepavali (Nov 5th) and Hari Raya Haji (Nov 16th), MSA is hosting yet another social, just for you! If the fireworks haven’t gotten you in a festive mood yet, this social definitely will!

To kick things off, we’ll have FREE FOOD and GAMES, followed by a special presentation about our exciting and much anticipated MNight!
During the social, we will be recruiting dancers/actors/crew members, so remember to sign up! It is a golden opportunity to be a part of something really special :)

In addition to that, there will also be an award ceremony on this night to celebrate the success of our spirited and resolute players at the Nottingham Games 2010 (Nov 6th). Come show your appreciation, especially if they’re your friends!

All Malaysian and Bruneian freshers are invited for FREE, and all MSA members are also welcome for free. Others will be charged 3 pounds at the door.

If you haven’t joined MSA yet, don’t hesitate any longer!

Click here: http://warwicksu.com/societies/warwickmsa

Again, remember that you don’t have to be Malaysian to join MSA or perform for M Night, so do invite all your friends to the social and let’s have a terrific night!

Time: November 12th, Friday, 7pm
Venue: MS.02

Please RSVP as soon as possible on the facebook event page :) http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=159232034112715

-EDIT- This will be our only cultural celebration in Term 1, so please DRESS UP! :)

Photographed by Wan Ahmad Fadhil.

OFFICIAL SITE –    TRAILER –    TICKETS

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The official trailer for Warwick Malaysia Night 2010 is now available! Simply visit our gallery to view it:

For ticket information please go to http://warwickmalaysianight2010.moonfruit.com

Also, please look out for us at the Piazza in week 6 and week 7 where we will be having a music performance-originally composed! :)

Exciting times!

Our first MSA field trip – to Notts on Saturday! Here are some details:

DRESS CODE:

RED SHIRT/TOP. This applies to BOTH supporters and athletes – athletes you can change to whatever team uniform you have after the opening ceremony. (Last year we got an award for being the most uniform contingent :D)

We shall be leaving from Nottingham at approximately 8.00 PM. Meeting time and place shall be announced on the bus.

The journey will take about 2 hours.

Remember to wear red!

*Many thanks to Wei Jean for our superb trailer!! Good Job!!