Sarawak launch huge success

Adelaidean - August 2002, Page 11

MORE than 500 alumni and distinguished guests from throughout South East Asia travelled to the province of Sarawak in East Malaysia to support last month's launch of the Alumni Association's fifth international chapter-the Sarawak Alumni of the University of Adelaide (SAUA).

The occasion was as much a celebration as it was an opportunity for guests to learn about the latest developments at the University and how alumni and friends of the University can play a role in its future. With the Chief Minister of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, leading the Chapter into its first year as inaugural President, the coming months are sure to bring much activity and a strengthening of bonds with the University of Adelaide.

AGM and Family Picnic
The Sarawak Alumni of the University of Adelaide (SAUA) will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Saturday, August 10 at 4pm. The meeting will be followed by the launch of the new SAUA website and a family picnic-style BBQ The activities will be hosted by the Chief Minister at his residence in Kuching.

All members of SAUA including their family members are invited to attend. For further information please contact Mr. Rodger Chan, SAUA Secretary, at rodgerc@netinc.net. my  

While gathered in Sarawak, some of the international alumni chapters used the opportunity to have a formal meeting. From left: Matthew Thomas Philip, Greg Crafter, Rodger Chan, Harry Medlin and Henry Lau.	A Welcoming Dance performed at the launch of the new Sarawak alumni chapter.
A souvenir exchange at the launch of the Sarawak alumni chapter. YB Dato Sri Haji Adenan Satem hands over a souvenir to Dr Harry Medlin, witnessed by the Deputy Chief Minister YB Tan Sri Alfred Jabu and the Organising Chairman Mr Rodger Chan.	More meetings of international friends and colleagues (from left): YB Jacob Sagan, Datuk James Ting, Rodger Chan, Organising Chairman, Hon Greg Crafter, Dr Harry Medlin, Dato Sri Joseph Kong.