The Team
October 16, 2015
"Out with the old, in with the new", and so did UCA Adelaide as the new committees were elected and assigned to lead the club for the upcoming 2016. This new committee consisted of 13 people consisting of the President and a Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, 7 Directors and 2 Special Bureau Officers. Holding onto the motto 'Towards A Unison Malaysia', this new team are planning for some BIG and INTERESTING events throughout the year. We have planned all the events specially for all of you, and we can’t wait to make it a reality. Do support the new committee by attending/ participating in our events. We hope to see you guys there!
World Solar Challenge 2015
October 25, 2015
On October 2015, the World Solar Challenge 2015 was held in Australia. The race started in the Northern territory of Australia, Darwin and finished here in Adelaide, South Australia. Countries from all over the world participated for the race, including a team from our very own country Malaysia. The Malaysian team is represented by a group of Engineering students from UiTM Shah Alam.
In conjungtion with their arrival in Adelaide, UCA Adelaide in collaboration with MASCA SA took the chance to greet the team at the finishing line. We also took the time to interview some of the team members in order to get a close-up on their experience, competing in the race. The following is an excerpt taken from the report of the interview.
Recalling on the most challenging incident during the race, the car driver, Muhammad Bokhari Hassan, admitted that the team was on the verge of giving up when their car was caught on fire due to engine failure, on the first day of the race. However, their burning desire to complete the race became their driving force to keep going. Along with the help and support from other teams, they managed to resolve the crisis and get the car back on track the next day.
From having sleepless nights to complete the building of their solar car to braving the harsh condition of sleeping on the campsite and having to race under the scorching sun, the team who was lead by Azwan Abdullah was indeed being constantly challenged physically and mentally as they make their way to the finishing line through the outback of Australia. Their one and a half year of hard work for this competition was paid off as they cruised across the finishing line with their solar car, ‘Stingray’, in front of hundreds of international audience, proudly carrying Malaysia’s name on their shoulder.
The team’s amazing teamwork and the amount of dedication shown have earned them the ‘David Fewchuk Spirit of the Event Award’ during the 2015 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge Award Ceremony, which was held on Sunday, 25 October 2015.
UMNO Club Excellence Award 2015
December 12, 2015
On December 2015, UMNO Club of Australia (UCA), Adelaide won the "UMNO Club Excellence Award 2015. The award was presented during the UMNO General Assembly 2015 at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. UCA Adelaide has risen to the first place among around 50 others club including some of the strongest opponents such as UMNO Club Auckland, London, South Korea and Bandung. The awards was based on several criteria and is being judge professionally by the higher council.
With regards in receiving this special awards, we would like to extend our gratitude to the previous committee who has made this possible through their hardship and sacrifices. Thank you for making this award a reality, thus prooving that it is possible for a small club in Adelaide to achieve an award for its oustanding performance. This award shall serve as a motivation for the current committee to continue the excellence performance. It is a legacy that we shall pass on till the very end.
Rebranding of UCA Adelaide 2016
March 1, 2016
We are proud to announce the brand new official logo of UCA Adelaide this year! As we are undergoing some major rebranding processes, the name of the club itself has been changed from UCA South Australia to UCA Adelaide or shall also be known as Kelab UMNO Australia Adelaide (KUA Adelaide). As part of the rebranding initiatives, all UCAs throughout Australia will be using a standardized logo, with their rebranded name in accordance to the location of the club which is based on the name of the major cities in Australia.
This rebranding process is proposed by UMNO Club of Australia with the aim to build a centralized platform for all UCAs in Australia to communicate, thus help in establishing an effective administration of the clubs. The year 2016 is seen as the year for UMNO Club Australia to make a strategise overhaul within the administration of the club, in hope to show a better performance. Take this rebranding of our club names as our way to start the year with a BANG! There is a long list of amazing events awaiting for you guys in 2016. Hop on, and enjoy the ride as we, UCA Adelaide, take you through a joyful journey that will leave you with nothing but good memories. Stay tuned!
Collaboration with BOUNCE Inc Adelaide
March 12, 2016
UMNO Club of Australia (UCA) Adelaide would like to thanks BOUNCE Inc Adelaide for their supports on MASCA SA's 'Meet & Greet and Welcoming BBQ 2016' held on 13th of March 2016 at the University of Adelaide and River Torrens. For your information, BOUNCE Inc and UCA Adelaide has come to an agreement in which the first 20 people who sign up or renew our membership scheme during the event are eligible for a 'Two for One' voucher from BOUNCE Inc.
On the other hand, BOUNCE Inc Adelaide is actually a massive indoor trampoline park consist of 50 interconnected trampolines, giant air bags with slam-dunk arenas, wall-running and dodgeball courts rolled in. BOUNCE Inc Adelaide opens everyday and is located at Marleston SA. You guys should visit BOUNCE Inc at least once and taste the rush of extreme sports and freestyle gymnastics without the harsh landing. For more information about BOUNCE Inc Adelaide, visit their website here.
We are looking forward for more collaborations with BOUNCE Inc in the future. Again, thank you and goodluck for their future endeavour.
A New Partnership, A New Beginning
UMNO Club of Australia (UCA) Adelaide is proud to announce that we have signed a new partnership deal with Pondok Daun Restaurant. This newly sealed deal is an early benchmark for more future collaboration between UCA Adelaide and Pondok Daun Restaurant.
As for now, every member of UMNO Club of Australia is eligible to receive a 10% off for a purchase of 1 meal + 1 drink/dessert at Pondok Daun Restaurant. Just show your student id with our membership sticker on it to receive this offer.
Pondok Daun Restaurant serves authentic Indonesian Cuisine including Fried Wonton, Indonesian Dim Sum, the delicious Fried Whole Tilapia Fish served with Balado Sauce and the famous Durian Ice. Undoubtly, Pondok Daun Restaurant is a well-known restaurant for locals and also foreigners. Located at 94 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000, it is just a short walk from Rundle Mall, Adelaide CBD. For more information about Pondok Daun Restaurant, click here.
Don't forget to show your student id with our membership sticker the next time you visit Pondok Daun Restaurant!