First Day of Internship The Star (16/12/19)

The semester break is still ongoing but for Katelyn is her first day of internship at The Star- The People's paper under its Corporate Communication department. It's been a dream of mine to work at The Star since I was a young girl and now I'm here to work as an intern.

After my daddy drops me off, I head to the HR office to sign myself as an intern officially. After that, my mentor, Ms. Julianne, leads me to the seventh floor, where the Corporate Communication department is located. I'm welcomed by the senior manager, Ms. Siti Hajar, with open arms and introduced to my fellow colleagues. 

While waiting for my computer to set up, Ms. Julianne gives me a brief overview on how the department works as a whole, and I'm already given my first task of the day- study The Star's annual report, kind of reminded me in Investor Relations class. Ms. Julianne also shows me some of the cover samples which are going to be used as this year's annual report cover. 

My fellow colleague, Lutfil, introduces me his job scope, mainly on the educational magazine- Kuntum, which is also I grew up with to brush up my Bahasa Malaysia back then. I ask is there anything I can help but no task is given yet except reading the content of the annual report. During lunchtime, I get to know about writing a CEO's "Thank You letter", which reminded me of writing the foreword for the booklet of Sunway University Buddhist Society- SBS' past two musical dramas. 

We head down to Star Bytes for lunch but the food are sold out when we got there. Ms. Siti tells me that the first day of internship is kind of slow but slowly the work will build up soon. The rest of the day is not much just chilling in the office whole day. I guess is to get myself familiar with the surroundings since it's the first day of internship.

Whichever task I'm given throughout my three months of internship, I'll give my best and hopefully landing a full-time career after completing university next year. 

A star struck journey is about to begin.

First day of  internship at The Star 

2359 SU Fashion Drama: Reset the Clock (14/11/19)

It’s a rainy day for today’s 2359 Fashion Drama but the weather doesn’t dampen the spirits of the students of Sunway University, especially the Communication gang- as they are out in full force to support their fellow cousemates in the Aug 2017 batch. Before I go further, let’s do a bit of memory refreshing. What is 2359 Fashion Drama? It is an Event Management project run by Year 3 PR Project Management students under the Department of Commnication (DoC) at Sunway University. It is to raise awareness on environmental and climate that the world is facing today. It's fashion with drama!

To suit the theme, I choose a floral dress which I dub the "SUNMUN dress". The colours on the dress kind of incorporate with the promotional poster, just to give a little nod to the event. I make my way up to the Art Gallery, as the time is still early, students and guests are waiting for the registration time. To kill time, yummy food and drinks to make that tummy happy! For me, I just have a drink of orange juice and chocolate cheese cream- a favourite dessert of mine, as well as curry puff. I want to have the egg sandwich but my tummy is full.

Chocolate cheese cream cake

As the time reaches 5pm, I head over to the registration counter to sign myself up and back at the JC auditoriums’ corridor to wait for the doors to be opened in an hour’s time. I have a catch up with the students in my batch. To know more about the event, there is QR code for us to scan which leads us to the intineary. We are given the green light to enter the Art Gallery, our environmental warriors act as our guides to our seats. Lucky for me, I have my own "VIP seat".

Our senior, Ruwan is back to his emcee gig! A promotional video is shown at the ceiling before the show, I find it cool! Environmental warriors, are you ready to take out your weapons to save the Earth? Let the show begin! First off, we have Mother Terra- a guardian to all land creatures. From the crawling ants to the furry foxes, you name it! As time passes, humans are starting to build big buildings that we see today, deforestation, and illegal poaching for fur of the animals in the fashion industry, which destroy the creation of Mother Terra!

Secondly, the guardian of sea- Ocena, a little bit of King Triton from Disney’s The Little Mermaid. Like King Trition, Ocena guards the underwater world, all fishes are living the dream under the sea. The nightmare comes as sharks are fished for their fins for shark fin soup that are served in Malaysian Chinese restaurant, especially weddings; fishes are lying dead. Ocena angrily stumps her trident, that one day all that humans will pay on what they have done to her sea kingdom.

The intro of I See the Light from Disney Tangled is on, featuring my singing buddy and performer of the night- Siak Foong. Lady Skye gracefully flying her way to the stage. Butterflies, birds, bees, and bats, you name it. The sky is the best place to soar and break free from all the worries. All it seems to be perfect but the discard of plastics on beaches causing sea gulls to suffocate, bats are unable to pollinate and butterflies, they can't help but to see to their homes destroyed once more. For Lady Skye, it will never be the same for her!

The nature's enemies such as plastics and polystyrene, have become a part of our lives but at the same time it's killing all the three elements that guardians of Mother Nature have created, some day we humans will pay all the crimes that we have committed!

SDG 13: Climate Actions
SDG 14: Life Underwater
SDG 15: Life on Land

Maybe we should add one more- Life on Sky!

Reset the clock, let's do this together! We have a part to save the Earth. Tell me, how can you save the environment in your own way?

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The stage is ready

Lady Skye and our performer- Siak Foong 

Flower power (Source: 23:59 Fashion Drama) 

Protecting our endangered friends 

I'm with Yuki- our environmental warrior 

生命中的朋友十周年校园造势活动（14/11/19）

出席自家同学的活动后，我以最快的时间赶去另一场活动—— 生命中的朋友十周年校园造势活动。我看着窗外在下着雨，往毕业学楼必须经过大学的天桥。特别是在雨天的时候，要多注意安全。幸好有几位学生们愿意陪我到活动现场，“Kate，你到了啊？不是说你出席同学的活动吗？” 我说：“是啊！他们活动提早完毕就赶过来。” 他们说：“你太有心了！”

既然已经答应要主持此活动，就全力以赴把这个角色办好。再说，如果我赶不到活动现场，就托理事会替补我的位子。我安顿自己后，就把司仪稿再看一遍，“袈文，你来主持或者我来？” 家乐问，我说：“我来吧！” 他说：“好的！你等我给你的指示，然后活动就可以开始。”

时间接近晚上八时，活动即将开始了！家乐给我指示，一收到讯号就进入主持状态。“谢谢主持人！大家晚上好！我们是生命中的朋友！” 生命中的朋友大马著名音乐团创办于2009年，以歌声散播正能量和爱；他们在我中二成为我的歌唱伙伴，我还记得第一次听他们的歌是《生命中的朋友》—— 此歌也是以同名专辑的主打歌。在中五的时候，每次在等待物理室或化学室的门打开，佛学会的学弟学妹们会在第一个铃声响前练唱《生命中的朋友》。

从此每次感到失落或无助，有生命中的朋友的歌声陪我度过每个难关，让我勇敢面对生命中的挑战！在第一组的歌曲中，我当然喜欢《微笑》、《候鸟》、《生命中的朋友》等的歌曲。“现在我们邀请另一位 ‘重量级’人物—— 我们请李木祥博士！” 李博士说他这首歌—— 《一直都相信》的灵感源自于来自对佛法的信念。如果信念不够稳定，就会被其他事来干扰我们的意念。想不到李博士有一把的歌声呢！

最后的一首歌是——《善苗》，我们要把福慧的种子把他们茁壮成长。我还跟着他们一起唱呢！最后我以这一句作为结局：一个善意的微笑，一个温暖的问候给大家幸福；当我们看到失落的时候，走向前给他们一个拥抱一个微笑，因为微笑是魔法般的奇妙！相信大家有自己的生命中朋友给我们勉励来陪伴我们勇敢面对生命中的挑战……”

“哇，你把所有的歌词念出来！” Kah Jun 哥哥说。在双威大学佛学会主席—— 姚静慈，陪同李木祥博士颁发纪念给生命中的朋友。就此，生命中的朋友十周年校园造势活动圆满结束！

2359 SU Fashion Drama Promotional Booth.

After my class, I head straight down to the university foyer hoping to see a tree but it's no where to be seen, all I see is three campus clubs' booths. Where could the tree be? "Well if the tree is not at the university foyer, it must be growing at the college side," I thought. Sure enough the tree is "growing" at the college link bridge.

Once I reached the booth, I'm offered to write a message to Mother Earth. What would I want to see in our world in five years' time? I also include a Sustainable Development Goal in my message (hint: it has to do with the environment can you guess which goal is it? ). If you wanna say something to Mother Earth, you can "leaf" a message and help them to "grow" a tree.

 After much warming up, our environmental warriors are at the booth ready to get their weapons out to save the environment! Whenever students pass by the booth, they are doing the best to get some of them to stop in their tracks. To make it more effective, the environmental warriors take their "weapons" out to promote the event around campus.

I feel that I'm in a tropical forest as I can hear the birds singing, and we have a tiger as well? Relax guys, they are just animal sounds on the bluetooth speaker not the real life ones. But, we have a role to protect their homes as these beautiful animals are loosing their natural habitat due to illegal deforestation and poaching.

If you ask me, how would I save the environment? I would use a reusable bottle because it can save up 167 plastic bottles. Besides that, I would separate the rubbish into the right category. In addition, whenever I follow my family on grocery or shopping, we would always bring our recycle bags with us. These are my tips on saving the environment.

We have a role to play to save our Earth and the environment. Miss out the booth today? Don't worry, our environmental warriors will be on campus walking around, be sure to say hi when you see them!

Note: Early birds ticket are on sale now only RM 15, normal price is RM 20 (all ticket prices are inclusive of light refreshments).

Reset the clock, 2359 let's do this together!

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Harimou Promotional Booth & Mini Game Station (3/10/19)

I come down to the university foyer after political communication class. As I'm walking around, I come across two cute soft toys tigers, and the table is decorated with a jungle themed. At first, I thought whether I'm in a jungle or tropical place but no it's the Harimou Campaign!

Harimou Campaign is run by Sunway University's Year 2 Communication students under the Department of Communication (DoC). It's to educate the public and raise awareness about tiger conversation. To start up, heir first mini activity is up- a game of darts! If you we hit the orange bulls-eye, we'll get free stickers, and we all know Malaysians love free stuff right? Who doesn't want free stuff?

Due to my poor hand-eye coordination, I did the best by throwing the darts at the orange bulls-eye but I'm so close! Well, I try for a second time, still so close to the target! It's okay, at least I get to meet the two soft toy tigers- Timmy and Tiffany, who are at the booth to greet their visitors who come and drop by. Timmy,is chubby and cute, while Tina has this power in her. If you asked me, who I like best, it's definitely Timmy!

I just can't get over the soft toys because they are just too cute and cuddly! Anyway, there will be a big revelation at 3.30pm. I wonder what it is? Unfortunately, I didn't stay back as I head off for another event. I manage to see the big revelation on Harimou's Instagram post, it's a picture of tiger swimming in the water but there a lot of holes due to the darts that the visitors played earlier on- which means, tigers are killed mercilessly by poachers every now and then , the holes are like bullets from the guns.

Stop shooting our tigers and spare them a life to live! Besides orang utan, hornbill, Malayan Tapir, tigers is the most symbolic of all in our country! If you see our national logo, there are two tigers on each side of it which means the symbol of strength and bravery. Did you know? 200 tigers are left in the Malaysian wild, if we don't protect them, our future generation won't be able to see our national fighter.

If we want be a part of the tiger conservation, you can sign the pledge to save a tiger's life. Are you willing to fight for our tigers and hear them roar?

For more roaring details, follow Harimou's official social media:
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Instagram: @harimou.su

Save the Tigers 

Tjinn Lyim and Wei Ling’s Wedding (28/9/19)

I have been to countless of weddings, mostly are from my maternal grandmother’s extended family. The last time I was really involved in a wedding when I was five years old when my bei ku (my mummy’s youngest brother) got married. I remembered I was under watchful eyes of my uncles and aunts, as my mummy had to care and attend my (younger) sister.

My only role at the wedding back then was to serve the tea to the bride and groom- my uncle and aunt, of course! I was carried by my sa ku (mummy’s third elder brother; third uncle in Hokkien) when I served the tea. I remembered I gave them each a peck on the cheeks, they are my immediately family members.

17 years later, I’m reprising my role again! This time is on my dad’s side of the family. My cousin Tjinn Lyim is stepping into next phase in life- marriage. A little bit of my cousin, he is the oldest among the six of the cousins, and I would say he is the best cousin in the world!

One thing I share with Tjinn Lyim gor gor is the love of photography. In fact most of the cousins love photography, and I think that is one of the interests that made us click together. One of the memorable gifts that Tjinn Lyim gor gor gave me was a photo of my star sign- Scorpio. I had no idea how did he manage to capture the constellation? Yeah it’s the best gift that he had given me and I’m still keeping it and even reposted on Instagram.

I’ll take you to the wedding scene. Yesterday I got to know that the colour theme for the morning session is yellow. Although red in the Chinese culture is an auspicious colour, it's still up to the couple to choose which colour for the bridal entourage (heng dai 兄弟 and jie mei 姐妹). I don't want to upstage the newlyweds but I want to stand out in the crowd so I wear a bright yellow cheongsam with seqiun shoes from Pazzion. It's off to the ceremony!

As I arrive at the house, my bak leong (大伯母) asked me why I didn't join my cousins to fetch the bride. I overslept, which is true cause I couldn't get up that early. While waiting for the couple to arrive, I have some food to fill up my tummy since I have a simple breakfast at home.

At 11.48am, the bride and the groom have arrived. Tjinn Lyim gor gor (表哥) is bringing home Wei Ling jie jie (表嫂) as his wife. As according to Malaysian Chinese wedding tradition, we have to hide in the corner when the bride comes in until it is time for us to come up and greet the couple. I'm not sure what is the meaning behind this but anyway, I get to see the couple serving tea to my gu gu (姑姑) and gu cheong (姑丈).

While Wei Ling jie jie (表嫂) is with  her jie mei (姐妹), I walk up to my Tjinn Lyim gor gor (表哥) and give him a big hug and the four of the cousins which comprise  of Tjinn Lyim gor gor (表哥), How Yan gor gor (大堂哥), Yhi Ling (堂姐) and me. Unfortunately How Yi gor gor (二堂哥) is not here, so does my sister as she is in Great Britian furthering her studies. If not the six of us would be together after a long time! 

Not long after, the couple change into a more traditional wedding attire. There is a long history of the red wedding gown that Wei Ling jie jie is wearing because it was worn by all the ladies in the Chin family (my mummy and bak leong) and it was belonged to my gu gu when she got married. Wei Ling jie jie is the second generation to wear this traditional wedding gown.

While waiting for the younger generation to serve the tea, How Yan gor gor, Yhi Ling and I have bites of siew yuk. Until the cultural hype person calls all the younger cousins of the groom. How Yan gor gor goes on first as he is the oldest, followed by Yhi Ling and me. When it is my turn to wish the couple, I take a deep breath and Tjinn Lyim gor gor said: "Marn, you seemed got everything prepared!" The next thing we know is wishing the couple for a long-lasting and happy marriage.

For the wedding night, I change into another cheongsam but this time is in pink and it's longer as compared to the yellow one which I wore this morning. I didn't use the photobooth during the cocktail party (tip: if there is a photobooth at any events, please use them). I did manage to take a picture with the bride and groom. Tjinn Lyim compliments that I look pretty in pink and definitely like a princess for the night.

We head into the ballroom and the best part is we are seated near the main table, and of course the stage! As everyone settles down in their seats, the emcees announce the arrival the parents of both the bride and the groom, and finally the main characters of the night- Tjinn Lyim gor gor and Wei Ling jie jie!

In every Malaysian Chinese wedding dinner, there is a champagne popping follow by the three toasts (yum seng). Tjinn Lyim gor gor even sings a song or two as a surprise for Wei Ling jie jie, so romantic! We also have a best man and maid of honour speeches. After that, a video montage is shown on the screen of the gate crashing, which the groom had to cross some "obstacles" in order to get the bride and How Yan gor gor is in it too, since he is part of the heng dai. The night ends with picture taking from both sides of the family.

I just love weddings! I'm so happy and honoured to be apart of the journey! I wish Tjinn Lyim gor gor and Wei Ling jie jie for an ever lasting love and marriage!

 Tjinn Lyim with his favourite cousin 

All the cousins in the Chin clan, missing two of them 

Tjinn Lyim looks super handsome in his suit 

I'm with the bride with herself- Wei Ling 

Showing off my princess pose 

Wishing the newlyweds

UN SDG 4th Anniversary: Rock the Goals (25/9/19)

Last year, we make a pledge and join hands on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), this time it's to rock the goals! I clad in my Team Sunway t-shirt, with my trusty blue Hawkeye shoes, it's time to rock the goals. But wait before that, a pose on the mini red carpet is a must! My best friend, Hanis and I pose our best red carpet pose with the 17 UN SDGs in the background.

We make our way to the college's North Building, apparently the lift is not working with the notice on the wall states that the lift will be closed from 6pm to 10pm. How can we get to the concert in time? "Let's go the South Building of the college, the West side can lead us to Jeffrey Cheah Hall," One of the concert goers is kind enough to share her free popcorn with us! As we reach the forth floor, the Sunway Student Ambassadors lead us to the fifth floor, that makes me wonder, why are we going to the highest floor?

There is another, entrance which leads to the balcony of the hall. Well, throughout my four years on campus, this is the first time at the balcony and it's the best seat in the house! What's more? Hanis and are the firsts to go in before everyone else does. We get to see a short video of all the 17 UN SDGs and a sneak peak of the performers who are doing the sound check before the big night.

"Katelyn, you'll wait for a bit, I'm going to grab food for us okay? Be sure to stand by your phone at all times," Hanis said as she heads out to the roof top garden to grab free food. Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that whoever has the "Rock the Goals" for tonight's concert, we will have everything free! From drinks to food, and you know we Malaysians love free stuff right?

As the time nears 6pm, students are starting to fill up the hall, and VIPs are coming in too. I see two royal chairs at the hall. I guess the yellow chair is for HH the Prince of Selangor and the other is for the Prince of Negri Sembilan.  One more thing if you can't go into the main concert at the hall, there are three places where concert goers can watch the live telecast- Sunway International School hall, JC 3 and the Art Gallery at the university.

The concert starts with an opening video of the initial venue due to the haze we have to switch from outdoor to indoor. "There is no planet B, but at Sunway there is always a Plan B," the emcee comes out to greet the crowd. We have a few "warm up" session before the concert begins. The VIPs have arrived and everyone has settled down. Let the concert begin!

First off, we have the Sunway University Choir leading the crowd in the room, singing the national anthem- Negaraku. All the 17 SDGs flag bearers are in their position. The opening song is the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson's Heal the World, which I really think suits the theme of the night. Last year, they played "We're All in This Together" as the opening.

The second performance in line is our Sunway University 24 Festive Drums to pump up the beat. It has to be one of my favourite performances of the night. Since it's a rock concert, there are few more performance to hype up the moment but first let us listen to the speakers of the 17 SDGs. We first go to SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities by YB Michelle Ng, the state assembly person of Subang Jaya.

As I mentioned before that I'm passionate about SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, Mr. David Ng, the speaker of the goal talked about mental health which gets me really excited! I'm not in any organisation, but I'm passionate to champion the cause of mental health, especially in children.

Besides SDG 3, SDG 4: Quality Education is in my list well. Who knows better about education other than, Dr. Elizabeth Lee herself, the Chief Executive Officer of Sunway Education Group. She is a crowd favourite to the students. In her message, Dr. Lee says "Receiving an education is a privilege, however there are some children didn't have the opportunity. Every child has the right to receive the best education," With the first four speeches made, it's time to pump up with some music! A rocketchestera was performed by MPYO alongside with the Malaysian autistic music group.

Around 8.45pm, the emcee announces the arrival of His Highness- the Crown Prince of Selangor. I curtsy to the Prince of Selangor when His Highness makes his way to the VIP area. More speeches on the 17 SDGs are made. SDG 15: Life on Land, by my best friend, Pratima Tamang. As a survivor of the Nepalese earthquake back in 2015, she urges everyone to stop deforestation and save the earth as well as protecting the environment as much as we can! The Prince of Negri Sembilan gives his speech on SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institution.

More music from Malaysia's rock group Muzza, who sing classic songs from Prince's Purple Rain and Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody. The last goal- Partnership for the Goals, made by High Highness the Crown Prince of Selangor. The night ends with a big group photo! After that, it's more from Muzza!

Before we head downstairs to the main hall, Hans and I clean up which are left by the students at the balcony, now that's what I called shining a light on sustainability! I'm Katelyn Chin  and let's shine a light  on the UN Sustainability Development Goals.Tell me, how are you going to shine a light on the UN SDG with your chosen goal? Feel free to comment below.

I'm looking forward to the next UN concert on campus. It might be my last one but I'm hoping to come back as an alumnus to support the goals.

Hanis (L) and I at the red carpet 

I'm going for Goal 3 

Shining a Light on the SDGs 

FairMUN 2019: The Final MUN Journey (6/9/19-8/9/19)

It's time to head back to the MUN scene! This time it is FairMUN, last year it was my third MUN of the year and now this is the final journey. I was late for the first day as I had internship briefing on campus. When I arrived at Fairview International School, the registration hall was empty, I guessed all the delegates were in the hall waiting for the opening ceremony.

I was escorted by one of the secretariats. I came out from the lift and I was greeted by Aliff! He gave me a big hug, "Hi Katelyn, it's been a year since I saw you!" he said. The hall had changed so much! The last time I came was just an empty hall and a few chairs, now it transformed into an auditorium! Delegates were seated at the top, while the chairs, admins and the FairMUN team were in front. Before the opening ceremony began, I took a picture with the big screen behind me.

Once all the delegates settled down, the emcees came on the stage to greet everyone a warm welcome, followed by a welcoming speech by Dr Vincent Tan, the principal of Fairview International School. After a few talks from invited keynote speakers, it's time to head to our respective councils. Surprisingly, most of the councils were located on the same floor as the hall.

An ice-breaking session in the Press Corps to ease the atmosphere. When it's my turn to introduce myself, I briefly told my fellow journalists what my news agency, The Star, was about. There were eight to nine councils, so each of us had to choose which council that we wanted to go and observe all the actions.

I chose none other than ECOSOC, cause that was the council I was in last year's FairMUN. I was given the green light by the admins of the council, "Delegates, we have the journalist of The Star from Press Corps," Tuck and Gordon, the chair and co-chair of the council informed the delegates. I was given a chair and table to write all my juicy news and took pictures which will be sent to the live updates via a WhatsApp group chat.

I was interviewing the delegates in ECOSOC on the topics they were discussing, Ahnaf, the chair of Press Crops, dropped by to check on our progress at our chosen council. In mid-interview, there was a power cut out, but after that everything was just fine.

We were summoned back to our office and give an update of our progress. That's the end of the first day! As I was heading to the lift, I bumped into Chia Yong, my Melaka MUN buddy, and Ernest (the Sherlock Holmes of MUN) while passing by IAEA council, I gave both of them a big hug.

On the second day, I was switched to the United Nations Human Rights (UNHRC). The council was located on the second floor and it's in the library. The delegates of Canada and Iran were debating at the moment, so I "sneaked" my way in. I was writing all the important points, suddenly I got a note from the delegate of Iran that he would like to have an interview. Wow, that was a first! I did ask the chairs for some delegates to have an interview with. Not long after, it's time to head back to office cause a model press conference was about to take place.

The first two councils were UNODC and UNWTO. For UNWTO, I asked the delegate of North Korea how is he and the delegate of South Korea were going to implement SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, in both countries and really cracked the journalists up during their mini-debate time. When it's IAEA's turn to have the press conference, somehow Chia Yong sneaked in and posed as the journalists of The Guardian. And I got a shot of my co-chair, Caylene, was giving the "real" look to Chia Yong.

It's dinner time, after all, three conferences that were held today, sure made my tummy hungry! We were at the table talking about the actions that happened in our respective council today. After dinner, we headed to the basketball to have some pictures before socials. The school's official photographer also came in to take our pictures as well. Gabriel and I had one-on-one BFF movie time watching Spiderman: Into the Verse. 

I came out from the party room, cause the movie was buffering due to low Internet connection. One of the secretariats Ryan, asked me "Did you enjoy the party?" I said "Yes, yes I did!" my shoe came off, I had a Cinderella moment when he helped to put my shoe back on. The moment was caught on camera! For the first time ever, I partied all my heart out! Usually, I would sit in the corner and chilled out. I left the party early because I had to write up some "breaking news" on the councils I visited today.

On the third and final day, the last three councils came into our office for the press conference which was EU, DISEC and UNHRC. Especially the delegate of Iran in UNHRC, he kinda spiced up our office after the Q & A session, that's when the delegates from each council up can "fire" at each other. It was fun to watch!

After the last press conference, it's a MUN tradition for delegates to go around the office to have their signatures signed on each other's plaque cards. While waiting for the closing ceremony, we played a game of Kahoot! which tested our general knowledge and national flags from all over the world, cause when you're in Model United Nations, you have to know these as a basic.

I headed over to ECOSOC where it was opposite of the Press Crops office, I signed the delegates' plaque cards from other councils and I got a candid shot of picture from Sharlize on my phone. Not long after we were given the green light for the closing ceremony. This is it! The final journey of MUN is about to begin. The IT crew presented video highlights throughout the three days as well as photos. The best of all, I got a verbal mention!

My MUN journey had finally come to an end, I'm gonna miss all my friends who I met throughout the MUN career. That doesn't mean I'm going to be completely cut off from the scene, but I'm going to involve in UN activities.

马佛青甲州联委会：佛青之夜2019 （31/8/19）

去年的马佛青甲州联委会的佛青之夜落在中秋节，而今年的佛情之夜落在我国马来西亚的国庆日！我也期待这一天很久了！外婆（阿嬷）带我去马六甲家乡家喻户晓的文化街，老一辈就会称它为 “鸡场街” 。当我到现场的时候，几乎座无虚席了！有一位老伯伯让出他的位子给我，但是看他老人家也觉得不好意思。幸好大舅找到位子：“妈，阿文！这里有位子！” 比去年的位子，我离舞台的距离更近了。

佛青之夜正式开始！第一组表演由一群可爱的小朋友演《佛陀的眼睛》。这一首歌我有在面子书有听过，还有《快乐天堂》—— 也是一群可爱的小朋友演出。接下来是三人组的相声，他们是以中秋节为主，再多两个星期中秋节就要来了！当演出进行一半，我看到多久没见的学长、学弟和学妹们。我向他们挥了挥手，本来是想过去和他们叙旧，由于位子狭窄的关系，还是留在原位较好。

我最有活力就是生命中的朋友的《没有翅膀》—— 这是我在中三时候听的歌，还有黎升铭的《给》。在《给》的副歌时，我比 “好话、微笑、心意和美好” 。我还拍这两个的演出然后上传到社交媒体的限时状态。

下半段的节目开始之前，我们进行一个小小互动。义工们派国旗和佛旗给现场的观众，“来各位佛友们！我们会拍视频是为了庆祝马佛青成立四十九周年，而明年我们的五十周年；再说，今天我国的国庆日，所以记得挥挥你们手上的国旗可以吗？” 在司仪的带领下，我们提早祝马佛青五十周年快乐！

我最喜欢的表演就是唱享6度歌唱团！虽然音响在演出中有技术问题，但是歌手们把每一首歌曲完美演出。第一首是黎升铭老师的《三好》就是——做好事、说好话、存好心！前面的阿姨问：“你为什么没上台唱歌啊？你的歌声很好听啊！” 我说：“我还在等是否有被录取。” 去年的《一种爱万分关怀》再次呈现，今年唱享6度再添加多两首佛曲—— 《Brahma of My Heart》和《路要自己走》。

节目的尾声，大家到台上为大家献唱《长征万里》以及马佛青的主题曲。法师带领全场祈福回向，佛青之夜2019正式圆满落幕！我很开心用这一种方式来庆祝国庆日！今天也是我国马来西亚第六十二周年独立，在此祝大马人民国庆日快乐！大家一起建造国家的未来以及维持社会的和谐！我是马来西亚人！I'm a Malaysian! Saya anak Malaysia! 

Sunway Friendship Week Launch (28/8/19)

There is a Mandarin saying which says "We may have a lot of friends, all we need is true friends" (朋友不须要多，真心就够了). We may seem to have a lot of friends, but how many of us will stay by each other's side? Behold! I present to you Sunway Friendship Week! At the start of the celebration, I could hear our Sunway 24 Festive Drums beating to kick off the event. I was still in time of the celebration when i made my way down to the university foyer to catch all the actions!

Dr. Elizabeth Lee, the senior executive director of Sunway Education Group, was giving an opening speech. Besides Sunway is commited to the 17 SDGs, what is the 18th goal if were to add one? Any guesses? The answer is friendship! I turned around to see students were lining up to get their "Friendship Passport" from Sunway Lagoon, as for me I had a special privilege to get the passport.But not today cause it's a quite a queue! I didn't want to wait for hours!

To pump up the event, Sunway Lagoon dancers performed "Proud Mary". By looking their outfits, I really wanted to kick off my shoes and having fun in the sun! Since it's also C & S week for the August semester, it's even more lively! I guess you can say it's the "Most Happening Campus?" Sunway Friendship Week was also a family affair for me and my sister, our cousin, Sandhya, performed an Indian cultural dance.

If you want to make friends on campus quickly, head over to our campus' student council booth where you can get to know your new friends through our very own friendship box. To be fair, I picked three randomly from the box. The next question that most of you will ask: Do I have any friends on campus? The answer is yes, I do have friends! I'll pick the best three of my friendship moments on campus.

 First off, it's none other than Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS). I joined the society since my college days, but not until in 2016, which I was going through a difficult time that year. I decided to "officially" joined in the society, when they were having "Hope Forum"- which was some sort of "distraction" and to get off my mind off a little. Fast forward to three years, I'm now a part of the committee!

The second story is kind of sweet and heartwarming. I don't know about my fellow readers, but it's up to anyone to decide the theme of the story. Pamela (I called her Pam for short), and I met during our short semesters. I was in the third semester of my first year while she was in her second semester. We bonded through a ring which sat on my finger at that time, and it was made out of a pebble stone. After that we knew that we were studying the same course which is Communication- we'll be seeing each other more on campus.

My favourite moment of us was our ice cream adventure. I had a rough week since the start of the semester, I was trying to get over the academic failure. To put that frown upside down, we headed to Family Mart on the first day of semester. Pam and I can share just about anything! I mean anything!

The third and final segement of my friendship story: You know there is a saying that boy meets girl kind of fanstasy, fall in love and live happily ever after? Not for Ren Khai and me! We met at a PCV booth, where they were promoting an event. The first thing that Ren Khai said to me that I reminded a friend of his who loved singing too! We became each other's support system every now and then, mostly on studies and relationship, sometimes friendships too. We did work together to help a friend of mine to overcome a mental health situation. I would say we did make an amazing team!

There you have it! My three friendships story in a nutshell! How do you define friendship in your own way? Do you have any friendship story that you would like to share? What makes a strong friendship?

A shout out to all my friends in university, I'm so lucky to have you guys by my side. We may not see each other but when times in need, I know I will have you. Here's to a lifelong friendship! Since our Malaysian 62nd Independence Day is coming up, wishing all Malaysians Selamat Hari Kemerdekaan! 

Back to University: Year 3 Semester 2 (20/8/19)

The Malaysian school holiday had came to an end, for Sunway University students were no exception. It's back to university after a months' break! Usually around this time, our results will be released but it was announced a week before the new semester. Unfortunately, luck was not on my side this time. I'm not giving up! There's always a second time around.

I just left five minutes before the first class which was Investor Relations. I had a hard time looking for the looking for the classroom, luckily one of the staffs kindly guided me. As I reached the classroom, it was announced that lecture was cancelled and will be replaced tomorrow. I headed back down to the university foyer again. Pam, my best friend,  and I decided to meet up.

I was looking out for her, there was a photo of me was taken from the back. I turned around, Pam was walking to me. "Hi Kar Marn, long time no see! How are you?" we gave each other a big hug. "I'm good! I'm so excited for the new semester!" I said. We chatted all the way, and I thought, it's nice to catch up with your course mates after a month's break. We all also bumped into our fellow course mate, Nasrin, too! Nasrin and Pam decided to go to the library to chill and relax a bit, while I have a catch up with Hanis and Lit An.

Hanis and I were about to make a move to Subway for brunch, Lit An called. "We're coming in a bit," said Hanis. As a matter of fact, I had a quick catch up with my cousin while were on the way to Subway. Just down a few rows of shops and cafes, we made it to Subway. Also, it was a "late celebration" as Lit An just officially graduated from university.After that, Hanis and Lit An escorted me to my classroom for political communication- it was the same classroom that I went earlier at 8am.

Luckily political communication this time around is no exam, which means it's a 100% coursework. That doesn't mean I could just slack off easily, I need to give 100% of the effort that I need to put in as this is a core subject for my specialisation- Corporate Communication. Once the first lecture had ended, Pam and I headed for Family Mart to have our girls' day out with some ice cream to ward off intense heat.

We decided to drop by at the college link bridge to check out what they had in store. Apparently, SPAIR is having an event called Beyond Tomorrow, and two of our course mates, Raphael and Yuki, are apart of the event. We saw free packets of MAMEE but on the basket there was note stated that "free food upon registration". Raph kind of hurt himself a little when he was packing the bunting.

It's time for me to head home. This is my last chance to prove myself that I can do anything. When you ever doubt yourself, just remember those who always stand by you.

SBS A Night of Musical Drama 2.0 双威大学佛学会第二届舞台剧：《寻音》（4/8/19）

双威大学佛学会第二届舞台剧强势回归！去年我们让大家找到初心的意义，找到初心的过程中， 我们会听到心中的声音。但是我们会去寻找心中的声音吗？寻音的过程中，我们会面对种种的挑战来测验我们的耐心和坚持。你会选择坚持走下去或逃避？你会用那个方式去寻找心中的声音呢？

铭阳（Justin 饰）看到爸爸 （Sheng Yew 饰）在书房拉着小提琴，“铭阳，进来吧！” 爸爸说。“爸爸，你在做什么呢？” 年幼的铭阳好奇问爸爸，“我在拉小提琴。铭阳是不是想学啊？” 铭阳点点头，就在爸爸的指导下学小提琴。这时，妈妈（Yin Yin 饰）看看父子俩，“你们在做什么啊？” 铭阳说：“我在学小提琴。妈咪，以后我长大了，我要拉小提琴给你、爸爸和妹妹！” 妈妈说相信铭阳一定会达到这个梦想。

铭阳进爸爸的房间送晚餐，爸爸说：“铭阳，来！爸爸教你一个技巧。“ 当铭阳要给提琴弓，爸爸说不用，直接用手来弹四条线。“爸，你为什么不要实现你的梦想啊？” 铭阳问爸爸，这时爸爸怒火：“铭阳！够了！梦想是一回事，与你无关！” 铭阳失望走出爸爸的书房，“铭阳，你不练琴了吗？” 爸爸问，“不了，我有很多功课要完成。” 就直接走出书房。

爸爸后悔自己不应该对儿子怒吼，写完最后一个曲谱后，“铭阳，希望你会喜欢爸爸送你的礼物。” 突然间爸爸在书房晕倒了！在音乐学院，铭阳和同学们在聆听老师上课。“同学们，哪位知道什么是pizzicato 吗？” 课堂陷入安静的状态，“铭阳？” 老师把铭阳叫上，“老师，我可以示范吗？” 老师点头，他示范pizzicato 。铃声响，放学时间了。“哇，铭阳！你好厉害哦！是谁教你？” 其中一位男同学问，铭阳说是爸爸教他。女同学调侃：“也不难猜啊！他是身世音乐背景的！有什么了不起？” 女同学被李颖阻止说下去。

电话响，“铭阳，我和妹妹在医院。你爸爸出事了！” 妈妈说。铭阳马上到医院，“铭阳，你的提琴！” 李颖尾随铭阳到医院。“妈咪，爸爸怎样了？” 妈妈说：“还在紧急中。一起来你爸就晕倒在书房。” 医生就从紧急室出来，“医生，我老公怎样了？” 医生感慨说：“很抱歉！我们已经尽力了！你们要有心理准备。” 妈妈、铭阳和妹妹到紧急室看着爸爸的身体一动不动。“爸！你醒醒啊！” 爸爸还是依然一动再也不动。

办完爸爸的后事，铭阳到爸爸的书房。他看到桌上的曲谱，得知是爸爸留下的，“原来是我害爸爸！哪我学提琴有什么意义呢？” 铭阳狠狠地把小提琴砸烂，“铭阳，不是的！” 妈妈试探劝铭阳，妹妹也尝试哥哥，但是始终铭阳把爸爸的死怪在自己的身上。

五年后，铭阳到公司对面的咖啡馆想要享用午餐。“来一杯卡布琪若！” 他对服务员说，“来，你的卡布琪偌。先生，请问你是郑铭阳吗？” 李颖问，“你怎么知道我的名字？请问你是……” 铭阳似乎在找着 “线索” 。“我是李颖，我们曾是同学在音乐学院。” 李颖说。两个人就这样在咖啡馆叙旧，台下的观众也看到很入神呢！“这一杯，我请你喝！记得要多来哦！” 李颖说。铭阳和李颖慢慢就开始变成情侣。

当他们在逛茨厂街，经过一位吉他手在演奏耳熟的歌曲。铭阳仿佛看到已故的爸爸身影，“铭阳，你怎么了？” 李颖问。“没什么！” 铭阳简略说。他们俩到包包店买一份礼物给妈妈。“妈咪，我们回来了！” 李颖把礼物送给妈妈，妈妈说人来就好了不必花费买礼物。吃了晚餐后，李颖和妈妈就谈了起来。妈妈说自从铭阳爸爸过世后，他不碰小提琴，一直把把爸爸的死怪在身上。“郑妈妈，我会劝铭阳。”

铭阳在送李颖回家的路上，她就建议去个演奏会。但铭阳一想起爸爸的死，就是不肯去还和李颖吵架，气冲冲回家。铭阳和妈妈在客厅谈心事，“铭阳，你还记得小时候说长大以后要拉小提琴给爸、我还有妹妹听？应该时候放下它了，寻找你信中的声音。” 妈妈说。听了这句，铭阳到公园找到李颖，并且向她道歉。他们俩出席演奏会。

“来，带你去后台。” 李颖向保安取出通行证， 就向李爸爸介绍铭阳。李爸爸说：“铭阳，你爸常来我这里的，都是叙说你对小提琴的热爱。现在他不在，就由你来完成吧！” 铭阳再次鼓起勇气握着手上的小提琴，终于完成他对爸爸的承诺。

我们遇到挫折时候，我们会选择逃避。在逃避之前，问问自己：“我为什么要逃避呢？” 首先，我们要面对它，以勇敢的心态去面对挫折。接下来，接受它。要怎样去接受呢？当然是以宽容和坚强的的心去接受。处理它，这可以说有点 “难度” ，为什么？因为往往我们人就是这样，每次处理每件事，我们就以匆忙而草率的方式去处理它。静下来，听听自己的声音要如何以最好的方式来处理眼前的挫折。最后，是放下它。老一辈常说这一句：“拿得起，放得下。” 放下在现实是很难办到的步骤，如果以平静的心态来放下所有一切, 或许“放下” 这两个字对我们来说是个简单的事。这样的话，我们可以寻找到心中的声音！你已经寻找心中的声音吗？

如果错过《四它之寻音》的朋友，可以到双威大学佛学会的各个官方社交网站回顾当晚的演出。说不定当中，你可以寻找到心中的声音哦！

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Astro找媒人（27/7/19）

"你长大后要当什么呢？" 这一句在中四被问的 "终身大事" 问题，我想了一下就说："新闻主播。" 我给答案之后就被泼一桶冷水："你真的可以当主播吗？" 当时的打击对我来说很大，不知如何面对当时的冷语。于是下定决心要努力把这个梦想实现它！

2015年，刚从中学毕业的我，当年《新闻报报看》主播———陈韵传，同样问我 "终身大事" 的问题："你长大后要当什么呢？" 这一次我很肯定，"像你一样当新闻主播。" 韵传姐说："相信有一天你会实现你的梦想！" 相隔四年后，梦想就在眼前。

当车子驾进astro总部的时候，心里有多兴奋啊！报名登入之后，就到等候区等待面试。既然我的编号较后面，不如就出席讲座会打发时间吧！工作人员带我们到studio 1。司仪颜伟俊到讲台和观众打招呼，"现在问现场的同学们，你们知道我们即将的主讲人会是谁吗？" 他问。

现场的同学们就说："萧慧敏！" 伟俊说我们再喊一次就可以请到萧慧敏出来，"大家早上好！我是萧慧敏！" 我终于可以亲眼看到童年的偶像！"哪位同学来自双威？" 慧敏姐姐问。我马上举手，"你自己一个人来吗？你同学怎么没来啊？" 我说："其实，我是来这里实现我的梦想！" 全场同学鼓掌。好了，话不多说，马上进入正题！

相信大家对509第十四届全马大选，这个符号熟悉吧？今天的讲座就是关于到509第十四届全国大选，对马来西亚人民，尤其是新一代的我们，是一个新的开始。"哪你们有看我们的《选战最热报》吗？" 当场的同学们都说有，我也不例外。当时我只是等放假的消息，因为很接近大学的休假星期。"除了509，513、505和308 都是对大马人民来说是一个符号。" 萧主播说，我想了一下，原来这些符号可以改变一个国家的未来，甚至是我们的未来。哪你会给的符号是什么呢？

第二场讲座会是《Melody, I love you 早晨！》的主播———大宝和Anson，如何培养默契呢？有十大步骤必须要注意。当然双方会有不同的注意，就会起 "冲突"，但是和搭档商量就可以在节目上擦出美丽的火花。中午十二时，在王小姐的带领下，我们游览Astro总部。我们被带到新闻部摄影棚，我偷偷看一眼门后的摄影棚。

《新闻报报看》主播——— 庄文杰，亲自带同学们看看新闻摄影棚的真面目。"谁要试试看报新闻？" 文杰哥哥问。二话不说就毛遂自荐，他们给我稿的时候，在脑海 "消化" 每个字。上场之前工作人员帮我放clip mic 和earpiece，文杰哥哥先为大家示范一遍。

"好！接下来，有请我们第一位同学出场！" 手还拿着稿，"我们有提词机，我会给你个手势就可以进入状态。" 文杰哥哥说，听到倒数后，马上进入状态跟大家 "报导新闻" 。哇，当一日的新闻主播真的很好玩！参观棚，接下来我们就要去参观电台。我还偶遇到《新闻报报看》的钶媃姐姐。Go Xuan DJ——— Jacky纬轩，带我们各个语文电台。每次在社交网站看到的Go Xuan电台，现在可以亲身体验了！

导览后，我马上去面试。我把稿子念出来给评审们听，之后就和他们进行两分钟的交流。面试出来，就到食堂填饱肚子。接下来的讲座就是一哥——— 颜江瀚的《十年新闻报报看》讲座会。还有另一个讲座会是年轻人对政治的冷感，很庆幸可以聆听后半段，还得到了小礼物呢！

《十年新闻报报看》---- 江瀚老师有提到我们在分岔路口可一在两条路，做一个选择。我们不知道未来带什么惊喜，最重要我们要定一个目标，坚持走下去！他还给们看新闻报报看的变化，台前幕后以及主播的来去。在日新月异的时代，不管新媒体的加盟，还是不能 "打败" 旧媒体所给的资讯。我还是坚持看实体报纸的习惯。讲座会结束后，大家都争着和江瀚老师合照和索取亲笔签名。我离开之前还得了文杰哥哥的亲笔签名。

感谢Astro中文部团队的全程照顾，我在《找媒人》的活动中学了不少，也让我看媒体的另一面；同时我也实现当一日主播的梦想！只要抬高、挺胸、坚持、跨过去，成功是你的！希望有一天可以在主播的舞台为大家报新闻。

Youth Speak Forum 2019: Start from YOUth! (23/7/19-24/7/19)

The semester break is already here, everyone at this time has gone back to their own hometowns to relax for a month. Is it back to university for me? You might be wondering why am I back to university so quickly? Well, it's a UN related event organised by AISEC Sunway, Youth Speak Forum 2019: Start from YOUth!

Once I arrive campus, I head up to the corridor of the JC auditoriums to sign myself up. While waiting, I have a small chat with some delegates who come for the event. We are given the green light to go into JC 1 when doors are opened at 10.00am. We have a little bit of warm up with the tagline: Hey AISEC! What's up?

The first session of the day starts with Dr. Maliki, he talks about the SDGs in Malaysia and how each of these goals can really help to build up the nation. The current project that Dr. Maliki and his team are doing right now is to provide clean water in rural areas in Sabah. This follow by a panel discussion from UNICEF Malaysia, Human Stories of KL and former MGAG Malaysia manager, Mun Yee, on the roles of youths in the country. I raise a question or two during the Q & A session.

Next up, delegates move to their chosen workshops. My senior, Hui Mei and I head to the Star R.age workshop. We have an insight on investigation journalism, how their work is infringed by third parties. Somehow in the beginning of the workshop, it related to one of the topics which I learned in law and ethics in communication. We are tasked to come up ideas that is related to the SDGs, and what we didn't realise is that our ideas will be entered in a competition. We are totally mind blown!

The final segment of the first day is Teach for Malaysia, and we are given a sneak peak that we are going to secondary schools to teach students on the 17 SDGs. It's been awhile I went back to my own high school, SMK Tinngi St. David Melaka. Hopefully we will make it through tomorrow. Now it's off to the second day!

The second and final day of the forum, we head to SMK Bandar Kinrara to educate secondary school students about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Four of us take a ride in Iman's car while the other go to the school by bus. When we reach the school, the security guard won't allow us to go in. After seeing me getting out from the car with my crutches, he lets us in to the school compound.

While we are waiting for the other students to arrive, somehow our Sunway University's logo is promoted at the school, and what's more? The actual students from the university are here! We ask directions from the students, they lead us to the hall which is upstairs. "Kar Marn, are you okay with steps?" my friends are concerned. "I'm okay!" I say.

We set up everything that we need later on, the students start to fill the hall up. Once the hall is filled up, our emcee introduces on AISEC itself as well as the 17 UN SDGs. "Now in a group of 10, we need at least two students in a group," In my group, we have Elizabeth and Soo En- the students, and the rest of us are just AISECE-ers and non-AISECE-ers. We have a little team building game which is using our body language to communicate one another.

After that, it's time for the main part- introducing the 17 SDGs to the students! "Do you know what is Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?" Vanessa asks, Elizabeth and Soo En look at each other, and look at us again. "Okay ladies, relax!" We explain how did SDGs come about and why it is so important. "In Malaysia, we found out that young Malaysians are passionate about these three goals, out of 17 of them, which are: Quality Education (SDG 4), Reduce Inequailty (SDG 10), and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12),"

Here comes the fun part, all we have to do is to come up with ideas which are based on three goals that we have mentioned earlier on. They are still shy, but we give them encouragement as much as we can, because we want to hear their views on how they are going to commit one of the three SDGs. My team and I choose SDG 12: Responsible consumption and production. One of the ideas is really cute: growing a pet!

We sit in  a round circle and pledge that which SDG we want to commit. For me, besides SDG 3: Good health and well-being, I'm also passionate on SDG 4: Quality education. Why? Education is the most powerful tool that can change the world! Group photos and videos are taken, and it's time to head back to campus. I'm also kinda practising my role as a UNICEF "ambassador" in some way.

Thank you AISEC Sunway for this amazing events! I hope to join in more related UN events.

Sunway Model UN 2019 (12/7/19-14/7/19)

It's examination season for Sunway University students, but for Katelyn, she's juggling both Why? It's the yearly SUNMUN conference 2019! At first, I'm hesitated that whether I should forgo or stay at home studying for my finals? It's really a tough decision for me. I can't even choose! At a certain point, I decide to go for both! It's my final year in university, I have to support the SUNMUN team one way or another.

Before we head into real business, I forgot to tell you about my council. I'm in the Dewan Rakyat (DR), playing YB Tony Pua, MP of Damansara. Yes, the Malaysian Parliament! Sounds exciting right? Okay, let's get back where we left off. Like I mentioned above, I'm having mid exam indulgence, while waiting for my fellow MPs to arrive. I settle at the foyer to flip through the notes of the final paper, which I'm having on Monday.

We head up to the corridor of the JC auditoriums to sign ourselves up. After collecting the tags and door gift, we head back down again to meet up with other delegates to discuss on the topics that will be debating later on. AS we head back up for the opening ceremony, the corridor is filled with delegates and we are given the green light to settle ourselves in.

The ceremony starts with opening remarks from Sunway College Pre-U director, Ms. Cheng Mien Wee. I'm introduced to the delegates in the room as I'm the only university student who is representing the SUNMUN team. After a short speech from our Secretary Generals, Nicholas Sim and Leo Larkin, with the bang of the guvnor, it's time for SUNMUN 2019!

Under the escorts of the admins, we head to level 5, that's where most of the councils are being held. As I'm representing the PH government, my side is on the right side while the opposition is on the left, just like in real Parliament setting.

As we are debating, we are interrupted by the MP of Bagan Datuk, and I have to play the whipper at one point to make sure that peace is maintained in Parliament. When it is my turn to present, "Before I'm interrupted by the MP of Bagan Datuk..." I emphasise that we as the MPs of the country are here as one to raise the concerns of the people of Malaysia.

At 7.00pm, that's the debate of day one of council. I make my way to the foyer, I bump into my junior, Victoria! Well, a mini high school reunion on the first day of SUNMUN! On the second day of council, we resume with debate, but this time it gets spicier! The "worst part" of council is that we have "no confident" vote. Eventually, the PM "sacked" the Ministry of Defence and Mimister of Law. We have "a change of government" in SUNMUN, and now we become the opposition.

In mid council, the House of Commons MPs come in as they are having their "general election" to persuade delegate in each council to vote which party that they are confident in. I can't remember which HOC MP mentions about our Malaysian palm oil. Anyway, it's fun seeing them pulling votes from council to council. And one thought: Why DR didn't do that?

When you're at MUN conferences, it's tradition to attend socials! We have an opening act from our talented secretariat team, and a two songs from Guan Yu and me- which are Disney classics!

The third and final day with PH as the "opposition" and BN as the "new government" with the MP of Rembau as the PM. In mid council, Ethan and Belle who play the roles of PM and DPM respectively, suddenly switch to Anwar Ibrahim and Rafizi Ramli! Wow! That's a quick change of roles! With Ryan joining us as the MP of Sungai Petani, it gets so much better!

In the end we failed the "model Bill". This is how Malaysian politics works. Although I'm always try to keep my standpoints neutral at all times, we didn't even realise that we a part of politics all the time. Well, now I know now! Council ends and we have each other signatures and social media accounts to keep in touch.

Before the closing ceremony, we have Subway for lunch. That kind of reminded me at last year's SUNMUN, I guess history repeats itself. There is a slight delay of the closing ceremony, while waiting, we just hang around and talk about what happen today in our respective councils.

The closing ceremony starts with a slide show of the events that happened throughout these three days. When it comes to DR, the whole MP cheer on. After that it is the award ceremony! For DR, we have MPs of Kemanis, Gombak and Rembau for having the best delegate awards! Upcoming MUNs are introduced and with a one last bang, SUNMUN 2019 is officially over!

Although I didn't win an award, SUNMUN is placed second as group delegation after IIUM. That's an achievement, at least we win something at "home grounds".  The closing ceremony after-party with delegates mingling around taking pictures and exchanging each others' social media account, as well as having individual feedback from their respective chairs. As for me, I need to brush up my research skills!

I wanna give a huge shoutout to all the MPs in the Dewan Rakyat council, you guys did amazing! And a shoutout to Tuan Speaker, Ryan, and Deputy Tuan Speaker, Chia Yong, for leading the council and having faith in every MP. To my "boss", Thesya, thank you for being the best "boss" ever! To Ethan and Belle, thank you for guiding fellow PH MPs as Tun M and Dr. Wan Azizah respectively.

I can say that despite having my last paper on Monday, SUNMUN is definitely the best way to get away from the mid-exam indulgence. I wanna congratulate to Nicholas and the SUNMUN team on the success of the event! This maybe my last SUNMUN, but I'll continue to support the team!

Sunway Riang Raya 2019 (3/7/19)

It's the last day of university before heading to the battle field for the final examination. I'm done with my last presentation of the semester, after class I head to the university foyer to check out the Hari Raya celebration organised by very own Sunway Sahabat Society and Sunway Rukun Negara. Although the celebration is over for most of us, for Sunway students, it's not over them.

I don't have a baju kurung with me but the floral dress I'm wearing for my presentation earlier seems to be a fitting tribute for the celebration. I come across the game station where they have traditional games such as five stones (also known as batu seremban), congkak, and bulu tangkis. Don't they just bring the memories of our childhood? We have a little mishap, as one of the groups is in the mid game of bulu tangkis, it was stuck up there at the wall. Oops!

I get down and take off my shoes to join in the fun. I have a hard time to get grasp the game of five stones as we toss we need to catch one by one. Back in high school, when I wanted to play the game, I was brushed off by my classmates, but years later I'm here in university, playing the game myself. Eventually I manage to catch one of the bean bags, now that's an achievement!

I'm joined by Hanis not long, we walk around the university foyer to check out if there is any good food that we can have a bite on, unfortunately we're not that hungry just yet. My favorite part of the celebration is the exhibition and the photo booth. I even take a picture at the entrance of the university foyer, the flower matches my dress as well.

As we are looking around, we are just in time for the opening ceremony of the celebration. We have the Sunway Kompang Club to move the ceremony to the beat, follow by traditional Malay dancers with joget.

The opening ceremony is officiated by Sunway University's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Grame Wilkinson, Student Life's director, Lee Siok Ping, to officiate the celebration by signing the big card. But wait, where are the pens? "Samson!" with a shout, Samson and Sofia, our beloved sun bears come up to the stage to pass the pen to the VIPs on stage, and with that, the celebration is officially on!

Hanis and I head back to the game station for a game of congkak. She wins the first round, while the second is a draw as I have to head back home to prep up for the final examination. My very first and probably the last time celebrating on campus.

I wish everyone selamat hari raya Aidilfitri, maaf zahir dan batin!

Hidden Figures SU Fashion Walk 2019 (19/6/19)

Penny and Katelyn at the after-party of Hidden Figures

What comes to our mind when we think about fashions walks? Tall models with the perfect height? High street designer clothes? Celebrity guests and top designers at front row seats? No, not even one! We are bringing you a fashion show where all shapes and sizes are celebrated! We have KL Fashion Week, but at Sunway we have Hidden Figures!

Hidden Figures is an Event Management project run by Year 3 PR project management students (Jan/Mar 2017) under the Department of Communication (DoC). FI8GURES, as the team is called, aiming to serve as a platform for fashion to be showcased by students and staffs on campus as well as boosting self-confidence. This totally changes the perception of the fashion shows that we usually see on television, magazines or even Fashion Week showcases.

As this is my very first fashion show on campus, dressing up for the big night to impress is kinda hard. After much thought, I decide to wear my go-to white lace dress, a pair of Pazzion flats and a Sherini and Shentel headband to complete the whole look. I hand my tickets to my course mates and it's off to have some cakes and chocolate to satisfy the cravings in my tummy. Along the corridor, they photo booths, calligraphy writing and glitter face painting.

I'm joined by Aloysius, Raphael, Yu Qi and Co for the big night. We have lots of fun at the photo booth. Doors are opened at 6.50pm, all the guests are given the green light to make their way to the Art Gallery. I'm about to sit at the back seat but I'm informed that I have a "special seat" in the front row. Wow! Luckily, I'm small in size which is easier for me to make my through the walkway.

With opening remarks from the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wilkinson, let the show begin! "Mums and Dads" and "Artistic" are the first two collections. Next up, we have performances by Alix and poem by Amelia.

The second part is Marvel Bounding and Rocker Chic Street Style. Well I'm not a fan of Marvel but I do love the collection! It's time to get lucky with the first session of lucky draw- a set of necklace and earrings from JY Trendy House. The second performance is from poet Pavithrah and a dance performance from L'Queen.

We have a sharing session from Ms. Lisa, who has been designing clothes from extra fabrics to turn them into something out of extraordinary. Why need to buy, when we can elevate and create our fashion by recycling fabrics? It's sustainable fashion! Before the final performance, a final walk from the models showcasing their styles one last time. My favourite performance of the event is from Penny who perform two songs- Never Enough by The Greatest Showman and Diamonds by Rihanna.

At the end of the show, we have closing remarks from event director himself, Ezac. Through the event, the team hopes that everyone will love themselves for who they are and be confident in ourselves each and every day. I could say that one part that I love about my body is my eyebrows because they have this natural curve.

After the show, it's the after-party! I have a catch up with one of the performers, Penny, she introduces me to her guitarist Wei Keat, as well as her friends. Endless photo sessions with the organising committees and the models are the best way to end the night. We have to be confident in our skin, it's not on the outside but what's more important is on the inside- the true us, who are the real hidden figures.

If you miss out the fun night, check out their official social media sites
FB: Hidden Figures Fashion Walk
IG: @hiddenfigures_su

Diamonds are girl's best friend: My prize for the lucky draw

I'm out to support my PR mates at Hidden Figures

Striking a pose after the show. Glam up for the night

Beyond Labels SU Closing Ceremony (12/6/19)

Raph and KM: We definitely go beyond labels!

Are you ready to beyond labels? That's the question I'm asked during my class as I share Beyond Labels' closing ceremony on Facebook page. Am I ready to go beyond labels? Well, let's find out! Let me take you to have an insight on The Story Behind.

If you guys wondering what is Beyond Labels, let me refresh the memory again. Beyond Labels is a PR campaign project run by Year 2 PR and Corporate Communication students (August 2017) under the Department of Communication (DoC) at Sunway University. The campaign is to break social bias that we live by everyday, we can go beyond what we see.

At 6.07pm, I head to Level 1, NUB, for the closing ceremony of Beyond Labels. I head over to register counter to sign myself up, since I made an RSVP online. After signing up, I receive a mini booklet and a dinner ticket redemption. I have to make my way down back to the university cafeteria to have dinner. All that dinner sure gives me a happy tummy!

Once I'm back up, I head to the photo booth to take a picture. I'm going Disney for the night, because in Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear always says this tagline: "To infinity and beyond!" I thinnk Mickey wants us to go beyond labels as well, I borrowed one of the Mickey Mouse ears at the photo booth. With Vart as the campaign's sponsor for photo taking, we just need to take a photo and upload to our Instagram with the hashtag #vart.my along side with your creative caption, the photos can be printed out with Instagram as the photo frame. How cool is that?

I also look around the exhibition as I missed out a few sessions. One of them featured my course mates, Joanne. Doors are opened at 7.30pm, everyone is given the green light to head in to JC 2. The ceremony begins with the remarks from the campaign director himself, Chester Toh. He thanked the whole Beyond Labels team for putting so much effort and hardwork to make every event a success.

A sharing session by Giselle on how the transgender community in Malaysia face discrimination everyday throughout their lives. That kind of reminded me of my time in Communication Theory and Practice back in Year 1 in semester 2, Ms. Nisha also had a similar sharing session. Well, no matter who we are, we are still human in the end. Why do we have label people just by their appearance? Can't we just go beyond labels? Accept for who we are as a person both inside and out.

A promotional video is shown before the second session of the closing ceremony, a panel discussion moderated by Ben. During the discussion, I find out that no matter what we do, there will be some discrimination. We can't please everyone. People can label us whenever they want, it's up to us to go beyond that and show our true colours.

Wait, there's more! We can't the end the night without any music right? While they are setting up the instruments on stage, a short highlight video is presented on the events they had done throughout the campaign. My favourite is definitely the bazaar! Carlson sure win our hearts with his new original song- No Turning Back. I immediately fall in love with the song! If we want to go beyond labels, there is no turning back.

The ceremony ends with the handing of tokens of appreciation and tearing of the labels to mark the end of the campaign. That kinda of reminded me of the campaign which I worked on last year, TogetherLAH!  The campaign celebration is not over without an after-party right? I congratulate the team for a job well done, and finally I have a proper catch up with some of the team members, we even take photos to capture the heartwarming moments.

I want to congratulate to all the Beyond Labels team for doing a fantastic job! Identify, not classify! There's more beyond the reef! To infinity beyond! This is not the end, it's a whole new beginning. Am I ready to go beyond labels? Yes, yes I am!

 If you missed out any of the beyond actions, check out their official Facebook page and Instagram account:
Facebook: Beyondlabels_su
Instagram: @beyondlabels.su

Beyond Labels' campaign director, Chester, giving his remarks at the closing ceremony

Desmond and KM after the closing ceremony

To infinity and beyond

Beyond Labels SU Bazaar (28/5/19-29/5/19)

We live in a society that labels us for who we are, there are some certain rules which have been set for us to follow. We are expect to "follow" these rules, so we won't be labelled as the "rebel kids". I know sometimes following these rules can make us small, each time we want to break out, seems like there is no way out of it. Not anymore! It's time to go beyond with Beyond Labels! 

What is Beyond Labels? Beyond Labels is a PR campaign management project run by Year 2 PR and Corporate Communication students (August 2017) under the Department of Communication (DoC) at Sunway University. The campaign is to break social bias that we live by everyday, we can go beyond what we see. Okay, let's get into real business! 

I missed out the soft launch of the campaign, so a trip to the bazaar will make it up. On the first day, the moment I arrived on campus, I saw two big food trucks were located either side of the walkway between college and university.

The sun was scorching hot and everyone was drenched in their sweats, usually at this time I would order my favourite ice blended chocolate. Unfortunately, I was running down with flu and cough,  so I had to forgo the cold drink and chose Belgian hot chocolate instead.  Luckily I'm a big fan of chocolate and desserts, either one of them was fine. As there was no seat around the walkway, I headed to the college boulevard, thanks to the kind team members of the campaign who assisted me.

After I settled myself down one of the benches at the boulevard, but I was still sweating from the heat. How do I cool myself down? Easy, honeydew pudding with no ice. Actually, the upper part of the freezing box is not that cold, so I got to taste of the dessert. They also have cupcakes and everyone's favorite nasi lemak. I had to rush off to class after that.

The second day, I headed back to the college boulevard to have a good look around. Apparently, the time was still early, some of them were setting up. I was convinced by the team members to play a game of balloon darts, but I'm afraid of balloons popping. The walkway between college and university, there were three food trucks. As I'm about to head to the university foyer, the pink balloons slipped and up in the sky they go! Now that's what I called "beyond labels"!

I think we can be just like balloons, once it is released, we can go way beyond! We never might know where we end up at, or discover something that we never have tried before. I had so much fun at the bazaar!It's time to go beyond! Are you ready to go infinity and beyond?

Identify, not classify! 

Find out more at Beyond Labels' official social media accounts: 

FB: Beyondlabels_su 

IG: @beyonndlabels.su 

马大佛学会菩提之乐2019：《爱的重奏》（11/5/19）

“爱” 这个字看起来很简单，但是实际上它却是很 “复杂” 。怎么说呢？我们小时候，爱很容易挂在嘴边。“我爱你” 这三个字随时都能说出口；长大了之后，我们便是把爱收在心里，以行动证明。但是问题又回来了， “爱” 这个字，我们如何在自己角度诠释它呢？ 还是我们一直觉得，爱在我们的身边但是感受不到？ 想要知道爱的多重奏吗？ 走，让我带你去感受满满的爱！

演员们一个个在台上叙说自己的角色，以及说他们所面对的困境。就算在困境里，他们会以满满的正能量来面日常生活中的种种挑战！第一幕就在巴士站，宁宁和好友在谈着大学的生活。“宁宁，你几时要回家乡啊？” 宁宁说：“我不回家了！我打算找一份工作赚一笔钱。” 好友说：“这样啊，哪好吧！如果有什么事的话就告诉我哦！”

不久之后，廖爸爸拨电来问女儿目前的状况。然而像现代的青年一样，每次父母拨电来就觉得有点 “不耐烦”。 “爸, 不用担心啦！我会自己想办法来兼顾学业和工作。有什么事，等我回来再谈可以吗？” 廖爸爸说：“哦，这样啊！好啊，没问题！爸爸知道你很忙，所以就不打扰你了！” 就这样掛电话了。

廖爸爸往常在书桌写日记，想对女儿的一番话。虽然在电话中，嘴上说没关系，但是听语气来是多希望女儿宁宁回来陪爸爸，多点父女的陪伴时间。这一幕有让我有点心酸，因为我发现自己自从升到大三之后，拨电话回家的次数也越来越少了。心里有点过意不去，因为家乡的外公外婆多希望宝贝孙女的声音。

在另一边，廖爸爸就到一间孤儿院为孩子们添加欢乐，也是孩子们口中的 “开心叔叔”。 常被取笑的翔翔，被开心叔叔和他一起表演。不过小朋友不给予什么支持，“如果不配合的话，哪你们没有礼物收哦！来爱的鼓励！” 廖爸爸说。回到家，他以往在书桌前写日记，时不时会提到女儿宁宁。突然间医院向廖爸爸通知他的病情，原来他要告诉宁宁，他有病在身；只是不知道要如何向女儿开口。

当廖爸爸去诊断的时候，病情已经恶化了！院方通知宁宁，她马上放下手上的工作就赶着去医院。不过医生告诉她要有心理准备，不过一切太晚了！廖爸爸已经没在人间了。这对宁宁的打击很大，因为最爱的爸爸已经离开了！趁着我们最爱的人还在，就好好珍惜每一分，每一秒，直到他们离开了，才学会 “珍惜” 这两个字，也太迟了！

当宁宁在哭泣，孤儿院院长拨点来：“哈咯！请问这是廖先生吗？”宁宁说：“您好！我爸不在。我是廖先生的女儿。” 院方说：“原来是廖小姐。啊，这样的！我们院方在这周六十周年庆典，是否可以代廖先生出席此庆典吗？他每次给我们孤儿院最大支持！” 宁宁说她会出席。

她到孤儿院时候，小朋友们拥蜂而来，“姐姐，开心叔叔在哪里啊？怎么他不在呢？” 其中一个小朋友问道，“你们的开心叔叔去到一个很遥远的地方，没那么快回来。” 宁宁就教小朋友们《生命中的朋友》的手语表演，这让我再次想起在中学的时刻。每次等化学室开门，都会在草场听学弟学妹唱歌。翔翔就把宁宁拉到一旁，“姐姐，你好！我是翔翔！相信开心叔叔是最亮的一颗星！” 宁宁说：“我也是希望他会是最亮的星星！”


宁宁终于领悟，原来爸爸在生的时候都把爱给这些孩子们，让他们感受到满满的父爱。而她就继续把这份爱传承下去，替爸爸完成未完成的任务。爱可以用很多方式来表达，我们总是觉得 “我爱你” 这三个字只是用在情侣之间，不是哦！“我爱你” 这三个字也可以用在家人和朋友们的身上。

最后，歌手们送上黎升铭老师的《给》，所有前台幕后向观众们致谢。我们回向，马大佛学会菩提之夜2019 ：《爱的重奏》正式圆满结束！我就走去恭喜每个演员呈现的精彩表演。

亿濠的同学们问：“亿濠，这位是……” 他说：“这是我的学姐—— 袈文！小学就认识到现在。” 同学们感叹：“哇，亿濠！你学姐过来支持你咧！真的是人生大赢家！” 我可以看他露出沾沾自喜的脸色。不只是忆濠，学妹—— 雯涵也是！真的很开心，我能够和中学的学弟学妹们相聚在一起，可以说是缘分！


恭喜马大佛学会菩提之夜演出成功！我也希望可以用歌声弘扬佛法！

BGF 30th Anniversary (5/5/19)

It's been busy weekend for Katelyn, yesterday she attended Kindness Concert held by The Star Rage. Fresh from yesterday's event, Katelyn showed no signs of slowing down by attending Buddhist Gem Fellowship's 30th anniversary celebration along side her Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) kayana mitras (friends in the Dharma), at SJK(C) Yuk Chai.

I hopped off from the car as I arrived at the school, I saw two lion dancers at the entrance of the hall greeting the guests, they were in position mode. One of the attendants asked me which society I was representing, I said Sunway University Buddhist Society. I looked at the list, it's number 29. "Follow me this way please!" the attendant said.

As guests entered the room, I saw a big screen projector. Quickly, Yee Tang spotted me in an instant and led me to our table. It's been awhile since I had Coke as a cocktail drink. A sip or two won't hurt a little, right? The emcees were in their position to greet the guests, "Welcome to BGF 30th anniversary celebration! Now let us give a warm welcome to our VIPs!"

Remember the lion dances were at the main entrance? With a bang of the drum, the VIPs were escorted by the lion dancers. One of them was Minister in the Prime Minister Department- YB Waytha Moorthy, who is in charged of National Unity and Social Well Being, as well as the person who started BGF, Datuk Seri Prof. Victor Wee.

Once the VIPs were settled in, the lion dancers gave a final performance by pulling the banner of the event. With that. Buddhist Gem Fellowship 30th anniversary is officially begun! A short video was shown on the screen, documenting the journey of Buddhist Gem Fellowship since 1989 till the present year- 2019. A small prayer was conducted before dinner was served.

I had some "culture shock" when dinner was served. Usually the Buddhist events I attended in the past, it's usually vegetarian meals. I didn't know how to react. I got to know that in Theravada Buddhism, it's not necessary to eat vegetarian but the teachings in the Dharma is more or less the same.

Wesak Day is around the corner, so in conjunction with the upcoming celebration, we had performances from BGF juniors who are ranged six to nine-year-olds, it's a really cute performance! Our hearts just melted immediately.

In between dinner, we got to with fellow Buddhist youths from Nalanda. Actually, there were other two universities- Monash University Malaysia Buddhist Society and INTI Buddhist Society, turned out Sunway was the only university to turn up at the event.

Throughout the night, my favourite performance of all was iGemz, a singing group of BGF, spread the teachings of the Dharma through music. Two of my course mates- Mudita and Metta, are in it. It's quite a surprise to see them! We left during the last performance, I sure had a tiring day after attending two-events in a row, but I had the best time!

Thank you BGF for inviting Sunway University Buddhist Society (SBS) to join in the milestone celebration!