Upcoming events:

December 20, 2009 – Annual Holiday Gathering - Potluck + Cooking competition

Time:            1:00 PM 

Location:      Providence Club House 6236 Providence Club Drive, Mableton, GA 30126


Other Community Events:

December 4, 2009 - NAAAP Atlanta’s Inaugural Banquet

Time:             6:30 PM Reception; 7:45 PM Dinner and Program

Location:       Crowne Plaza Ravinia Hotel, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta

Tickets:         $40 for members; $50 for non-members

Tickets on sale now at www.naaapatlanta.org

 

December 24-28, 2009 – Muktamar 2009 MISG-IMSA (Malaysian Islamic Student Group-Indonesian Muslim Student Association)

Website:       www.misgonline.com/muktamar

Location:      Holiday Inn Select Capitol Conference Center- Downtown Atlanta

Job posting:

MultiLingual Solutions Inc., a comprehensive foreign language services firm that provides language, cultural and area studies training for corporate and U.S. Government clients is currently seeking a Malay language instructor to teach a 4 to 6 Week refresher course. The course will be begin sometimes during the first week of January. Instruction will be taking place in Florida, or possibly in Japan, and will be conducted at the beginner-intermediate level. Contact FHairson@MLSolutions.com for more information.

 

Previous Events:

October 24, 2009 - 2009 Chopstix for Charity Gala 

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A number of MAG members volunteered at the event

 

September 12, 2009 - 2009 Dragon Boat Festival  

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Team Malaysia came in 7th place among 20 teams! Congratulation to all rowers!

 

September 27, 2009 –- The Deepa-Raya celebration 

Around 100 attendees came out to Hong Kong Supermarket to celebrate Hari Raya & Deepavali

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October 11, 2009 –Atlanta Asian Film Festival – “Muallaf” (The Convert) movie screening

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Premiere night Gala

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About 50+ showed up for the Muallaf screening. Everyone enjoyed the movie.

 

October 10, 2009 – MAG participated in TEA Walk (Together Empower Asians)

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October 4, 2009 – Korean Festival - MAG dance troupe performed at the event

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“Selamat berpuasa” to our fellow Muslimfriends!

Upcoming events:

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A MUST-ATTEND!

September 12, 2009 - 2009 Dragon Boat Festival 

Come cheer for the Malaysian Team for the race & bring a dish for picnic! 

The 14th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival will be held at Lake Lanier once again. MAG team has been participating in the event in the past 4 years and has been among the winning teams. Come and join us to cheer for the team & bring a dish to share for picnic.  More Information.


Moon Cake

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It’s Chinese Moon Cake season, and Penang Restaurant on Buford Hwy is featuring moon cakes direct from Malaysia - various flavors, including pandan flavor.  Quantities are limited - so go get your moon cake.

Penang Restaurant: 4897 Buford Hwy # 113, Chamblee, GA 30341-3667. (770) 220-0308

 

 

ANOTHER MUST-ATTEND!

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September 27, 2009 – A joint celebration for 2 major Malaysian festivals - Hari Raya & Deepavali - The Deepa- Raya Potluck celebration!!

Come and join us to celebrate 2 major Malaysian festivals – Hari Raya for the fellow Muslim friends and Deepavali for the fellow Indian friends.

·       Venue: Hong Kong Supermarket 2nd floor (private party venue)

·      5495 Jimmy Carter Blvd, NorcrossGA 

·       Time: 11.30 AM - 3:00 PM

·       Price:

o   FREE if you bring a dish to share

o   If you don’t have a dish to share, price at $8 (member) $10for non member, $5 for students and children


October 11, 2009 – MAG sponsoring a Malaysian made award winning movie at the Atlanta Asian Film Festival directed by legendary movie maker – Yasmin Ahmad – “Muallaf” (The Convert)  

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Awards: 2008 Tokyo International Film Festival ~ Special Mention Best Asian-Middle Eastern Film

Synopsis: Two Malaysian sisters, Rohani and Rohana, ran away from home to escape their wealthy father’s mistreatment. They find refuge in a small town where they get to know Brian Goh, a young Catholic school teacher. Brian is irresistibly attracted to the two girls. Impressed by their extraordinary courage in the face of adversity, their relationship forces him to confront the ghosts of his own childhood. Director Yasmin Ahmad explores the possibilities of emotional survival after being traumatised by loved ones.Through the wanderings of three lost souls who band together and console one another, Muallaf celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the coming to terms with the past. Watch movie trailer. About Yasmin Ahmad

Screening: Oct 11, Sunday 3.00pm /Mercer University Atlanta

Price:

o   $5 for member, $8 for non-member

o   Contact bohying@malaysia-ga.org or fidie@malaysia-ga.orgfor tickets. Tickets will also be sold at the Deepa-Raya potluck celebration on 9/27.

 

Other Community events:

October10, 2009 – MAG participating in TEA Walk (Together EmpowerAsians) Location & Address: CPACS Main Office, 3760 Park Avenue, Doraville, GATime: Oct 10, 9am -1pm

For moreinformation: http://www.teawalk.eventsbot.com/

October4, 2009 – Korean Festival - MAG dance troupe will beperforming

Date: 10/04/09 Sunday 12:00 ~ 8:00 PM Location: Duluth Town Green Center Performances: Dances and singing and some pop music. Traditional Games and arts. About 25~30 booths including variety of foods. Free Moonwalk, face painting, tattoo, balloon animals will be provided for children. Evening time special state show. Many prize including air plane ticket many gifts for participants to anyone who take part in the traditional games

October24, 2009 – Chopstix for Charity

Chopstix for Charity (CFC) is one of the largest Asian charity events in Atlanta, benefiting local non-profits.  The 2008 CFC gala resulted in $48,500 donated to 16 organizations in Atlanta. For more information: http://www.chopstixforcharity.org/event.html

Job Posting:

The Easoon USA is a foreign owned distribution center located in north-east of Atlanta (near to Smyrna) with manufacturing based in China. The operation inUSA is involves in the distribution and sales of home improvement products through distribution channel and big box chain stores.  The company is seeking capable individual with bilingual capability (English and Mandarin) for the position of Finance and Administration Manager. Contact information: interested candidate should send in resume to humanresource@easoonusa.com 

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Click on web link to view MAG Fest @ Zoo Atlanta pictures: Slide Show | Downloadable Pictures

View MAG Fest publicity from various publications and organizations

MAG Fest on FOX 5 TV!

Outstanding job and presentation by our MAG representatives (Wendy, Boh Ying, Fidie, Serene, Anamika, Doreen and Ray). Watch the recorded presentation  on FOX5 Good Day Atlanta.  Thank you to Top Spice for the food featured on the TV show.

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 Tape it, DVR it, TiVO it, watch it on the Web – whatever it takes, you won’t want to miss it! 

Malaysia Fest Update

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Download MAG Fest 2009 Agenda:  magfest2009brochure.pdf

Web sites:  Zoo Atlanta  | Panda @ Zoo Atlanta Video  | Sabah Kinder Art  |  Batik by Lina Angel

M’sia Fest 2009 @ Zoo Atlanta! | Atlanta’s Hottest Event in August

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 PURCHASE Malaysia Fest 2009 Tickets RIGHT HERE!

It’s fast, it’s easy, it’s secure. Click on the Malaysia Fest Ticket Sales picture above to purchase tickets. 

See “Upcoming Events | 15th August” for event details.

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