20th Anniversary of German Reunification

Guenter Gruber giving a speech about the german independence by Thena Amuthan

Limkokwing University bear witnessed today a great honor of celebrating with his excellence the ambassador of Germany the 20th anniversary of the peaceful revolution and the reunification of Germany.

The ceremony took place in the re-branding gallery hall; it was fulfilled with ambassadors from distinguished countries such as Croatia, Albania, Yemen, Swaziland, Kenya, Netherlands, Kazakhstan and Timor-Leste.

The ceremony took place in order to reflect the well democratic and peaceful vision of the Dutch indeed.

The Dutch ambassador came into stage reveling his opinions and motives to the honorable guest.

His excellence explained the main conception of the German reunification, that a country which has too many conflicts in the past and enhancement of peace was his message.

He added that the great mission and vision from the theme of German reunification is stimulating peace, democracy all around the country.

“Be involved in decision making, effective implementation of what was thought to everyone and bring back the outcome to respective nations”. The German ambassador said.

In addition he recalled the main objective4s and goals of German reunification that all humans values should be respected, fight against poverty for men and women, and serve citizen with good educational base thereof each and every citizen would enjoy.

“Germany is willing already to accept anyone who has the intension they are fully supported free of charge” his Excellency uttered

“We all have to be creative and innovative and able to produce creative students from round the globe to creative minds, he said

He also added that there is no much university offering what Limkokwing University can give and has been producing, that Limkokwing University of Creative Technology is just like another united nations.

“I was delighted to be here and to participate this moment with many friends “.he lastly added

MAYA 2010 – Better, Stronger, Harder

The crew and organizers of MAYA 2010 audition Courtesy by Gaithri K Raveendran

MAYA is back, this time better, stronger and harder with  open auditions held on the 24th - 26th of August 2010 at the Hall of Fame, Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya.

The audition’s intention was to find talents and provide the university students with an opportunity to show their talents and skills in modeling, dancing and performing.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to create a platform for us as a model and performer, not forgetting that this is for a good cause as well, ” said an Iranian student, Salma.

One of the organizers of the event, Jai Prakash also said that MAYA is basically a fund raising event that will contribute to the three targeted schools.

MAYA 2010 is a national intervarsity dance competition organized by the Indian Cultural Club of Limkokwing University in support of 1 Malaysia that consists of a fashion show, automobile show and a dance competition which will be held on 23rd of October 2010.

“Satu Malaysia” and the 53rd National Day Celebration

Satu malaysia inside a stadium By Edris Tiew Kai Ru

Kuala Lumpur - Limkokwing University of Creative Technology’s choir sang “Satu Malaysia” for Malaysia’s 53rd Independence Day at the Putra Stadium indoor arena in Bukit Jalil on August 31st.

“Satu Malaysia” is produced by the Limkokwing University’s Sound and Music Academy and sung by the university’s students and staff members during the event.

The choir also presented another song which is also originally produced by them, “Malaysia Inovatif” during the celebration.

The celebration started at 8am in which the arrival of Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah, was greeted with thunderous applause from the stands with nearly 10,000 people in attendance present.

This is the first time where the function is to be held indoors and was themed “1 Malaysia Transforming the Nation”, and also was accompanied with colorful performances by different clubs and societies from around the nation.

There were also demonstrations by the armed forces, including members of the anti-terrorism unit and commandos who performed a rescue operation to free hostages.

The choir also performed for the closing of the celebration and sung “Satu Malaysia”, again where the audience in cheer also joined in the festivities.

‘BUKIT KEPONG’ re-lived in Cyberjaya.

Tan Sri Datuk Jins Shamsuddin taking a group picture with students during his visit here at the hall of fame in limkokwing university of creative technology

On 26 August 2010 senator Tan Sri Datuk Jins Shamsuddin, one of famous Malaysian director was invited as guest lecturer according to his move Bukit Kepong at Limkokwing University Creative of Technology, Cyberjaya.

Bukit Kepong movie was filmed back in the 1980s. It took 120 days to shot with RM 1.3 M of the budget.

The movie also won 7 awards during the 3rd Malaysian Film Festival, including Best Film and Best Director.

Tan Sri Datuk Jins joined the students in the screening of Bukit Kepong at Hall of Fame.

According to Tan Sri the movie was initially banded by the Malaysian Goverment, but he managed to negotiate with then prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman for the movie to be screened after the national election.

Tan Sri known as the ‘Malaysian James Bond’ also said, ‘If you see the film you will know what exactly happened, it was as though I placed a camera during the incidents happened.

He mentioned, the crew had to use 600 gallons of petrol to burn down the police station which was the climax of the movie and it took almost 1 week for it to be fully burned.