The National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association

NMBVA, MSSNI, MyPNI and MSC QUB visit Belfast City Hall and Continental Market on Saturday 17th December 2011

The local NMBVA branches organised a private guided tour of Belfast City Hall for Malaysian Students in Northern Ireland, luckily on a day when the visiting Continental Market was in based Belfast.

Several years ago the City Hall had been completely refurbished and the results were a beautiful building open for all to visit. It is hoped that future tours will be organised dependent on demand and it really should be a must for Freshers attending the two local Universities.

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Dr Raja Harun, Tony Baker and Graham Evans at the NMBVA Christmas Dinner 2011

On Thursday 15th December 2011, both branches held a Christmas Dinner at the PSNI Country Club, Newforge, Belfast, with guests of honor Dr Raja Harun, his wife Rita, Mr Raja Roslan and Miss Sabariah Eni, all eminent personalities within the Malaysian community of Northern Ireland.

The evening went very well, with the convivial atmosphere being very palpable.

At the conclusion of the meal, Mr Graham Evans presented an Honorary Membership Certificate to Dr Raja Harun in recognition of his assistance to the two local branches.

Mr Ron Moore, Chairman of the Mid Ulster Branch expressed his thanks to all present, but particularly Graham Evans, who had put in much effort to organise the evening. There was much applause from the diners.

The obligatory raffle went well and we felt that it was good to return to normality, as last years dinner had been cancelled due to snowy conditions.

Dear All,
Sir, this photo was taken on the 25th March 2004 at Brigade Hq, Kuantan, Pahang.
I was then the Brigade Commander of South East Brigade, General Operations Force.
I started  my career in this same Brigade as a Platoon Commander in August 1970.
Time flies and would never return… but memories of Infantry days  will linger on till KINGDOM COME !

Could not wait the day when I will meet you all Sir !

Enjoy, Thank you
DATO AHMAD TEJUDDIN (NMBVA)

NMBVA address Queen’s University Belfast, Malaysian Students at Freshers’ Day, Saturday 15th October 2011

Graham Evans Chairman of the Northern Ireland Branch and Tony Baker,MBE., the Secretary of the Mid Ulster Branch were invited to speak to newly arrived students at  Queen’s University, Belfast, to welcome them and extend the hand of friendship to the scholars.
A substantial number of students are sponsored by the Malaysian Government to undertake Masters Degrees and Doctorates at both QUB and the University of Ulster at Jordanstown.

A number of films were shown and talks given by the Student body and Dr Raja Harun who is an enthusiastic member of the Belfast Islamic Centre and has published eminent papers regarding horticultural subjects.
The atmosphere was extremely convivial, especially on the serving of delicious Malaysian makan. A real taste of the East and great memories flooded back.

Many positive links were formed and the next venue for the intrepid pair was QUB Diwali Festival day, which also went extremely well. So things are looking quite positive and they intend to follow through in bonding the local NMBVA with the Malaysian population in Northern Ireland.

A happy group.

Graham Evans Chairman of the Northern Ireland Branch and Tony Baker,MBE., the Secretary of the Mid Ulster Branch were invited to speak to newly arrived students at Queen’s University, Belfast, to welcome them and extend the hand of friendship to the scholars.

Both the Mid Ulster and Northern Ireland Branches of NMBVA welcome as Honorary Member:
Dato’ Haji Ahmad Tejuddin Bin Haj Abdul Majeed a former Senior Assistant Commissioner 1, who joined the Para Military Wing of the Malysian Police (Polis DiRaja Malaysia) as a Probationary Inspector in1969 and served throughout Malaysia in a broad spectrum of roles during his service involving,Jungle warfare / Anti guerilla operations / Platoon Commander / Intelligence Officer / Marine Branch / Operations, Finance and Development / Logistics / finally as Deputy Director of Narcotics Crime Investigations at the conclusion of a brilliant career, retiring in 2006.
He now works for a company dealing with metals.

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MID ULSTER & NORTHERN IRELAND BRANCHES BOND WITH MALASIAN STUDENTS

The two local branches of the NMBVA were invited by the President of Malaysian Post Graduates of Northern Ireland (MyPNI) Junainah Mohd Mahdee to deliver “ Our Stories – Experience Sharing with the NMBVA”  as part of their Training for Trainers programme.

The event was held on Saturday 26th November 2011, with Tony Baker and Graham Evans delivering a Q & A event for the students.  Supporting the presentation were Ron Moore, Fred Holt and Tommy Gates who all spoke of their experiences over 44 years ago in Malaysia. Followed a power point show by Tony Baker and slides from Graham Evans.
Afterwards the NI Branch presented a plaque to Raja Roslan Raja Mohamed (MyPNI) and the Mid Ulster Branch presented a framed, engraved logo to Arif Fuad(MSSNI), followed by flowers to June Mahdee and  Sabariah Eni. Both Ron and Graham were given gifts from MyPNI.

MyPNI laid on a superb spread of makan, teh,kopi and sarsi after the talk which was much appreciated by all present.
This was a happy afternoon spent amongst friends, which NMBVA have been asked to repeat soon.

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Mid Ulster Branch attend Eid alAdha with the Malaysian Students Society

On Saturday 12th  November 2011,   Leslie Smallman SBStJ., and Tony Baker MBE., were entertained by members of MSSNI from Queen’s University Belfast and University of Ulster at Jordanstown as they celebrated at their student house in Belfast.
Young Malaysian children gave a charming display of singing and dancing to the assembled audience, followed by Tony Baker awarding 4 certificates for attendance at the Pantridge Ceremony after a short speech.

Mr Kamarulzam, who is the diplomat responsible for Graduate and Post Graduate education in Ireland and Northern Ireland gave Tony Baker a gift. Afterwards Leslie and Tony were treated as VIPs to a sit down dinner of Malaysian makan. Everybody had a really good day and the weather was good to us.

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The 54th Anniversary of Malaysian Independence Reception

On 28th September 2011, Graham Evans, Ron Moore and Tony Baker travelled to Ballsbridge Dublin to attend the 54th Malaysian Independence Reception, held at the 4 Seasons Hotel.
A very warm reception was given by HE Dato’ Ramli Naam the new Ambassador to Ireland, supported by his very able staff attired in national dress. A superb spread of Malaysian style food was served to guests during the evening.
Tony Baker, MBE., gave a speech partly in Behasa Melayu, prior to Ron Moore presenting an engraved Mid Ulster plaque to his Excellency in appreciation of our new links with the Malaysian Embassy in Ireland.
Special thanks to Ms Zurina Tejuddin, First Secretary and daughter of our new Honorary member Dato’ Ahmad Tejuddin of Kuala Lumpur.
Zurina, stunningly beautiful in her national dress charmed the guests and us in particular, ensuring a very memorable evening for all.

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