Merdeka March

MAPCU (Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities) will be taking part in a march on Merdeka Day. As part of MAPCU, it is compulsory for IMU to send 10 participants to the march.

The details of the march are as follow:

1. MAPCU institutions taking part in the march-past will be as follows:

(i) KBU International College - 20 participants

(ii) International Medical University -10 participants

(iii) Monash University Malaysia - 10 participants

(iv) APIIT/UCTI - 10 participants

(v) University College Sedaya International (UCSI) - 10 participants

Total : 60 participants

2. The Committee decided that we would not be able to take part in all the rehearsals from 24th August 2008 to 30 August 2008 because our students are facing examinations. Members have agreed to send their students to only two important rehearsals. All contingents must be at Dataran Merdeka before 6.00am during the rehearsal days and on the actual day. (from 27 - 31 August 2008).

(i) Full rehearsal at Dataran Merdeka, KL on Friday,29 August 2008.

(ii) March Past on Hari Merdekaan ke 51 on Sunday, 31 August 2008.

3. The Committee decided that the costumes will be fully sponsored by MAPCU. The budget for the costumes were estimated to be at about RM143.00 per participant. The following decisions were made:

(i) Long sleeves T-Shirt - light orange coloured with black collar and black cuffs

(ii) Black Track Suit

(iii) Light Orange coloured caps with black visors

(iv) Black Bata canvas shoes

4. All transportation, drinks and food will be fully sponsored by the institution taking part in this event. (Students can claim through Sin Wee [Cultural & Religious Rep])

5. MAPCU will be marching under the contingent with the theme "Modal Insan Pemangkin Pencapaian Wawasan" Our logo and write-up has already been sent and received by the organizers.

6. All participating MAPCU institutions must ensure that their students turn up at the two rehearsals and on the actual day on 31 August 2008.

So, what are the perks? Well, you get to meet the contigents from other universities, get to experience the excitement and also a chance to appear on TV! So don't miss out on the opportunities.

To those interested, we need your names, h/p no, t-shirt size, track suit size (inch) and shoe size.