Media Presence April 2008

Press

Solar Taxi Reaches Monash University (jpg, 1.19 Mb)
Sin Chew Daily, 1 April 2008
- The article is about the Solartaxi making a pit stop at Monash University Sunway campus recently.

Monash's First Table Tennis Competition (pdf, 629 Kb)
Nanyang Siang Pau, 7 April 2008
- The article is about the inaugural table tennis competition which will be held soon at Monash University.

Ramai Wanita Berpendidikan Berkahwin (pdf, 89.3 Kb)
Kosmo, 8 April 2008
- The article emphasises on a research done at Monash University Australia which states that there is a rise in the number of educated women getting married.

Education Fair (pdf, 236 Kb)
Nanyang Siang Pau, 9 April 2008
- The article is about the education fair that Monash University Sunway campus will be participating in.

Industri, IPT Lahir Pakar Antivirus (pdf, 572 Kb)
Harian Metro, 9 April 2008
- The news article mentions Monash University as one of the universities that are working together with companies from the IT industry for their students to do practical training, participate in seminars or programs organized by the companies.

NST, MAPCU Tawar Biasiswa (pdf, 361 Kb)
Berita Harian, 10 April 2008
- The article mentions that Monash University is providing RM240,000 worth of scholarships to deserving students through the NST-MAPCU Scholarship Fund.

Students Get Closer Perspective on AIDS (pdf, 530 Kb)
The Sun, 11 April 2008
- The article is about the recent One Life Revolution exhibition that took place at Monash University Sunway campus.

IT Security Knowledge Gets a Boost (pdf, 379 Kb)
New Sunday Times, 13 April 2008
- The article mentions that Monash University is one of the universities that is currently working together with F-Secure Corp.

Creativity to Foreign Policy (pdf, 1.49 Mb)
New Sunday Times, 13 April 2008
- The article mentions about the Centre of Southeast Asian Studies at Monash University in Melbourne.

A Healthy Dose of Democracy (pdf, 211 Kb)
The Edge, 14 April 2008
- The article is written by Professor James Chin, the Head of School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Delegasi CEO Australia Kunjungi PM (pdf, 111 Kb)
Berita Harian, 15 April 2008
- The article is about a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

CEO Australia Kunjungi PM (pdf, 109 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia, 15 April 2008
- The article is about a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

Lupakan Tentang Erotik (pdf, 3.16Mb)
Kosmo, 15 April 2008
- The article is about the new take in pole dancing and Frances Kwan, a Monash University student gave her comments about it.

Aktiviti Sekitar Anda (pdf, 374 Kb)
Kosmo, 17 April 2008
- The article is about the blood donation drive that will take place at Monash University Sunway campus on 21 April 2008.

KL Dolphins Rule the Pool (pdf, 392 Kb)
New Straits Times, 18 April 2008
- The article is about Monash University's water polo team; the KL Dolphins which won a water polo championship organised by the Inti International College's Life Saving and Swimming Club recently.

Someone is Tracking You (pdf, 1.54 Mb)
New Sunday Times, 20 April 2008
- The article discusses the impact of social networking websites where Dr Saadat Alhasmi from Monash University provided his comment.

Ideas for a Nation from Summit (pdf, 256 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 19 April 2008
- The online article features a comment made by Monash University academic James Walter.

457 More Seek Scholarships (pdf, 437 Kb)
New Straits Times, 22 April 2008
- The article speaks about the NST Learning Curve Scholarship Fund 2008. It is mentioned that a total of 717 have applied for scholarships and the applications were sorted out by representatives from private tertiary institutions including Monash University.

Event (pdf, 1.19 Mb)
New Straits Times, 25 April 2008
- The article is an announcement about the Monash Street Carnival.

Amazing G-Race at Sunway (pdf, 362 Kb)
New Straits Times, 25 April 2008
- The article is about a scavenger hunt organized by Sunway University College Student Council. The hunt took them to various places including Monash University Sunway campus.

Motorola Tawar Biasiswa RM240,000 (pdf, 134 Kb)
Berita Harian, 26 April 2008
- The article is about Motorola announcing that they are pledging RM240,000 worth of scholarships. During the event, representatives from several universities including Monash University Sunway campus was present.

Dance in the Soul (pdf, 3.64 Mb)
The Star, 29 April 2008
- The article is about Datin Azanin Ezane Ahamad, founder of Suasana Cultural Centre who is a Monash University alumnus.

Coming Events (pdf, 583 Kb)
Malaysian Reserve, 29 April 2008
- The article is an announcement of upcoming events including the seminar talk organised by Monash University Sunway campus' School of Arts and Sciences.


Online

Nick Cave gets Honorary Doctorate (mht, 224 Kb)
The Star Online, 1 April 2008
- The online news article is about Aussie singer Nick Cave receiving an honorary doctorate from Monash University in Melbourne. The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred by Vice Chancellor Professor Richard Larkins and Chancellor Dr Alan Finkel.

Subang Trip for IELTS (mht, 824 Kb)
www.whywaiway.blogspot.com, 1 April 2008
- The blog entry mentions the blogger's friend joining Monash University Sunway campus in July.

High Winds at Monash (mht, 239 Kb)
www.economeer.blogspot.com, 2 April 2008
- The blog entry is about the very high winds in Australia. The blogger mentioned that the My Monash website has informed students about it. The whole blog is about Monash University.

The Future of Malaysia's NEP (mht, 341 Kb)
Radio Singapore International, 2 April 2008
- The online news article mentions Wong Chin Huat a lecturer from Monash University Sunway campus commenting on the New Economic Policy.

The Return Post (mht, 217 Kb)
www.ong-eric.blogspot.com, 3 April 2008
- The blog entry is an update about the blogger's life and he mentioned that he is currently studying in Monash University Sunway campus.

Monash Cultural Night '08
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www.sarakang.blogspot.com, 5 April 2008
- The blog entry is about the Monash Cultural Night which was held on 4 April 2008.

Eh!!! Thought About What to Write Ad (mht, 169 Kb)
www.akrw90.blogspot.com, 6 April 2008
- The blog entry mentions the blogger is stressed after Monash University Sunway campus did not accept her application to study medicine.

DEB Gagal Dalam Perlaksanaan (mht, 1 Kb)
www.cyberita.asia1.com.sg, 9 April 2008
- The online news article mentions Wong Chin Huat a lecturer from Monash University Sunway campus commenting on the New Economic Policy.

Industri, IPT Lahir Pakar Antivirus (mht, 572 Kb)
Harian Metro Online, 9 April 2008
- The online news article mentions Monash University as one of the universities that are working together with companies from the IT industry for their students to do practical training, participate in seminars or programs organized by the companies.

Read: A Rich Legacy (mht, 534 Kb)
New Straits Times, 12 April 2008
- The news article is about a new novel by Shahriza Hussein. The author is a Monash University graduate.

IT Security Knowledge Gets a Boost (mht, 561 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 12 April 2008
- The article mentions that Monash University is one of the universities that is currently working together with F-Secure Corp.

China Meeting Seen as Major Ice-breaker (mht, 146 Kb)
The Star Online, 13 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Bruce Jacobs, Asian Studies professor Monash University Australia.

Aussie CEOs Call on Abdullah, Sign of Stronger Economic Ties (mht, 274 Kb)
Yahoo Malaysia, 14 April 2008
- The article is about
a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

Students Get Closer Perspective on AIDS (mht, 623 Kb)
The Sun Online, 14 April 2008
- The online article is about the recent One Life Revolution exhibition that took place at Monash University Sunway campus.

Malaysia PM Seen Bidding Early Farewell (mht, 110 Kb)
Yahoo Asia, 14 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

CEO Australia Bertemu Abdullah, Tanda Hubungan Ekonomi Lebih Kukuh (mht, 808 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 14 April 2008
- The article is about
a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

M'sia's PM Refuses to Quit, Says He Will Contest His Party's Leadership (mht, 190 Kb)
Asiaone News, 14 April 2008
- The news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

CEO Australia Kunjungi PM (mht, 272 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 14 April 2008
- The article is about
a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

A Healthy Dose of Democracy (mht, 155 Kb)
The Egde Daily Online, 14 April 2008
- The article is written by Professor James Chin, the Head of School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Malaysia PM Seen Bidding Early Farewell (mht, 423 Kb)
Reuters India.Com, 14 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

No Room at Summit's Peak (mht, 606 Kb)
The Daily Telegraph Online, 15 April 2008
- The article mentions that Waleed Aly, a politics lecturer from Monash University spoke at a conference in Malaysia organised by the Muslim Professionals Forum.

Abdullah Seen Bidding Early Farewell (mht, 418 Kb)
Taiwan News Online, 15 April 2008
- features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Delegasi CEO Australia Kunjungi PM (mht, 755 Kb)
Berita Harian Online, 15 April 2008
- The article is about a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

Malaysia Premier Seen Bidding Early Farewell (mht, 188 Kb)
Kuwait Times, 15 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Badawi Seen Making Early Exit (mht, 81 Kb)
The Peninsula Qatar.Com, 15 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Australian CEOs Call for Stronger Economic Ties (mht, 382 Kb)
New Sabah Times, 15 April 2008
- The article is about a group of senior Australian chief executive officers today paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. The delegation included Dr Alan Finkel, Chancellor of Monash University.

Natasya dan Muhairah Serasi Bersama (mht, 306 Kb)
Utusan Malaysia Online, 15 April 2008
- The online article is about Melur Natasya Saufi, a Monash Alumnus who is currently in a project with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

Resurgent Anwar Piles Pressure on Malaysia PM (mht, 93 Kb)
AFP Online, 15 April 2008
- The online news article speaks about the current politic scenery in Malaysia where Professor James Chin from Monash University Sunway campus gave his comment.

Malaysian Police Interrupt Opposition Leader's Speech (mht, 145 Kb)
Voice of America Online, 15 April 2008
- The online news article features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Filmmakers Anonymous 6 (mht, 318 Kb)
www.filmmakersanonymous.blogspot.com, 16 April 2008
- The blog entry is highlights short films and one is made by a Monash University student.

MSC is On (mht, 751 Kb)
www.emancipationofwomenisenslavementofmen.blogspot.com, 17 April 2008
- The blog entry speaks about the Monash Street Carnival set to talk place on 26 April 2008.

Badawi May Bid Early Farewell
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www.misschickenkiller.blogspot.com, 19 April 2008
- This blog entry is a repost of a news article that features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of School of Arts, Monash University Sunway campus.

General Election - Still on PM (mht, 316 Kb)
www.kionsom.blogspot.com, 19 April 2008
- This blog entry is a repost of a news article that features a comment made by Professor James Chin, Head of School of Arts, Monash University Sunway campus.

Ideas for a Nation from Summit (mht, 580 Kb)
New Straits Times Online, 19 April 2008
- The online article features a comment made by Monash University academic James Walter.

Abolish JPA Scholarships for Undergraduates (mht, 123 Kb)
www.educationmalaysia.blogspot.com, 21 April 2008
- The blog entry suggests that the government should be sending students to local foreign universities including Monash University Sunway campus instead of sending them overseas as it may incur more costs.

Inside Malaysia 24 April 2008 - Abdullah Begins Renewed Reforms (mht, 299 Kb)
Radio Singapore International, 24 April 2008
- The news article is about Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi making sweeping reforms after the ruling Barisan Nasional suffered heavy losses at the polls last month. The article features comments made by Professor James Chin, Head of the School of Arts at Monash University Sunway campus.

Stupid (mht, 817 Kb)
www.yeancworld.blogspot.com, 24 April 2008
- The blog entry is written by a student who accompanied her friend to enquire about the MBBS course offered at Monash University Sunway campus. She commented on the way the marketing staff was handling them and called on to readers of the blog to boycott Monash University.

Online Identity Theft (mht, 154 Kb)
www.contentvault.blogspot.com, 25 April 2008
- The blog entry is actually an article which came out in the New Straits Times about online identity thefts where Monash University Sunway campus lecturer Dr Saadat Alhasmi commented on.

Motorola Joins Forces with Local Universities for Malaysian Talent (mht, 137 Kb)
www.domain-b.com, 26 April 2008
- The online article speaks about Motorola announcing key collaboration efforts with selected local public and private universities in Malaysia at Motorola's University Appreciation Talk where a number of representatives from local universities including Monash University Sunway campus was present.

Prospective Marriage Visa 'Best' Option for Monash Student (mht, 453 Kb)
www.gnews.net.au, 27 April 2008
- The article is about Monash University Sunway campus, Melody Song who may have to marry her Australian boyfriend as her degree does not fulfil the education requirement for her to live and work in Australia.

Dumbdumbdumbdumbeedoowahh (mht, 211 Kb)
www.sriuncle.blogspot.com, 27 April 2008
- The blog entry is by a student who spoke about the recent Monash Street Carnival.

Immigrants Miss Out On Australia's Best Jobs (mht, 63 Kb)
Malaysia Sun, 28 April 2008
- The article is about a study by Monash University demographer Bob Birrell who found that immigrants from non-English speaking countries are finding that a university degree is not a passport to a well-paid job in Australia.

Dance in the Soul (mht, 349 Kb)
The Star Online, 29 April 2008
- The online article is about Datin Azanin Ezane Ahamad, founder of Suasana Cultural Centre who is a Monash University alumnus.

May 4: Towards Media Law Reform-Speakers' Profile (mht, 278 Kb)
www.worldpressfreedomday.blogspot.com, 29 April 2008
- The blog entry is an announcement about the speakers profile for the World Press Freedom Day. Monash University lecturer Mr Wong Chin Huat is the moderator for the event.

Media Office

30 April 2008