Mandarin Speaking Contest 2016

Written by Nornashua Farhani Binti Abdul Ghaffar. Posted in Activities 2016

On 23 March 2016, Centre for Modern Languages and Human Sciences (CMLHS) in collaboration with Mandarin Language and Culture Centre (MLCC) and Mandarin Language Society (MLS) had organized the Mandarin Speaking Contest. It was held at the Mini Theatre, UMP Gambang Campus.

A total of 47 non-Chinese students registered for the contest. The contest inspired the participants to use the Mandarin language and enhanced their skills in public speaking. This competition was also a platform in preparing participants for the Chinese Bridge Competition.

Dr Hai Tao, Ms Yong Ying Mei, Mdm Kang Mei Feng, Mr Chong Ah Kow, Ms Sun Yun Feng and Ms Wang Wen Ying were among the judges for the competition.
In line with the title “My Views on China”, the contestants were allowed to relate to any cultures of China. They were given two minutes to deliver their speeches.
The first prize was won by Sayyidatina Al Hurul Aina Binti Alzahari, a third year UMP student. “I have never expect to be the champion in this contest. I am very thankful to my Mandarin lecturer who help me a lot in preparing for this contest” she said. Sayyidatina said that the contest was interesting and really benefitted the students.

Place	Name
Champion	Sayyidatina Al Hurul Aina Binti Alzahari (CB13112)
First runner up	Sharifah Amirah Binti Syed Husin (MA14215)
Second runner up	Tharushini A/P Thiagarajan (AA13266)
Consolation prize	Nur Zuriati Binti Zakaria (SC14024)
Consolation prize	Vick Noom A/L Eh Boon (MH 14065)

Written by: Kang Mei Feng

23 Mar2016

Chinese New Year Scroll Writing Competition 2016

Written by Nornashua Farhani Binti Abdul Ghaffar. Posted in Activities 2016

Mandarin Language Society (MLS) and Mandarin Language and Culture Centre (MLCC) had organized a Scroll Writing Competition at Astaka, Gambang Campus on 9th March 2016. The opening ceremony was officiated by Dr. Aini Ahmad, Deputy Dean (Academic) of Centre for Modern Languages & Human Sciences. In her welcoming speech, Director of MLCC, Yong Ying Mei, thanked all the participants for supporting MLCC’s effort in promoting this skill. Malaysian Calligraphy Master Hor Chim Sim from Kuantan was invited to give lectures on the useful skills of writing Chinese calligraphy to the participants before the competition begin. Also present were Mr. Liong Ah Kaw, Master Calligraphy, Kang Mei Feng, Program Director Chinese New Year Scroll Writing Competition 2016, Chong Ah Kow, Cheng Ching Yee, Sun Yun Feng, Wang Wen Ying and Ju Meng.

The Chinese New Year Scroll Writing Competition had attracted 150 participants who were eager to show their talent in Chinese Calligraphy writing. The competition was divided into two categories: Category A for non-Chinese students and Category B for Chinese students. The 1st prize for the “Non-Chinese Student” and “Chinese Student” categories were won by Norlinda Binti Adsun and Wo Cheak Ting respectively. A new prize category called “The Best Improver” was started this year. This prize category was aimed at comparing students Chinese Caligraphy writing before and after they had attended the lectures by Master Hor. Twenty students with best improvement in their writing Chinese calligraphy were awarded these prizes. The prizes were sponsored by the Calligraphy Master Hor Chim Sim.

Category A : Non- Chinese Students

Place	Name	Matrix No.
1st	NORLINDA BT ADSUN	PB14017
2nd	SARMALA KEISHNASAMY	TD13008
3rd	NURFARIZA AMIRA DZULKIFLI	MA14139
Consolation	FARAH AQILAH BT MUSTAFA	AA13234
	SANGEETHAVANI A/P SUNDARAJAN	KA13025
	SUDARATI A/P PEI TONG	PA13001

The Best Improver Prize

Place	Name	Matrix No.
1st	SHARIFAH FATMA MUNIRAH	TB13025
2nd	NUR ANIS AMYLIA JAMAL	TB13028
3rd	NUR ZAHIRAH ROSLAN	CB14072
Consolation	JACKRISON JOSEPH	EC15017
	SHIVANI A/P SANACHI	PA13038
	NURFARAH SYAZANA BT MOHAMAD SOBRI	MA14069
	SITI NOOR SHARMILAN MICHAEL	PB13019
	NURUL HAFIZAH BT KHAIRUDIN	CA14052
	NUR FATIHAH BT MOHD ROSLAN	MA14090
	ADILLA BT MOKHTAR	CB14063

Category B : Chinese Students

Place	Name	Matrix No.
1st	WO CHEAK TING	KA14111
2nd	LEONG SHU QING	KA13097
3rd	OOI YAN XIN	SB14003
Consolation	WONG FEI HONG	FB15082
	WONG WEI WEE	SB15028
	YONG JIA HONG	SB13007

The Best Improver Prize

Place	Name	Matrix No.
1st	LAU PUI NEE	PB15082
2nd	KONG YEE TONG	TD14004
3rd	ANNIE LAU YING YING	KE14011
Consolation	BU BING CONG	TD13003
	KAREN PUA KHAI WEN	PC15084
	CHIAN XIN NI	KA14095
	WONG SIEW KIN	EA14040
	LEE YEAN LING	SA13008
	CHEW MAN YEE	PA15030
	CHIA SHI YI	SA13043