【Review】MSAC Extraordinary General Meeting

The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Malaysian Students Association in China (MSAC) was called on 7th July 2024 (Sunday), 1pm. The meeting was attended by Tuan Muhammad Sallehuddin bin Mohd Dilif, Director of Education Malaysia Beijing (EMB), Dr. Cherry Wei Xiao Yun, Honarary Advisor of MSAC, Batch 2024-2025 MSAC Executive Committee Members and Board of Council, Executive Committee Representative and Candidates.

The President first expressed gratitude for everyone's attendance and emphasized the importance of selecting the Vice President. The President urged all representatives to carefully evaluate the candidates' abilities and visions, aiming to choose the most suitable Vice President who can bring new vitality to the student association. The President looks forward to the new Vice President working closely with the team to further advance the student association's development. Lastly, the President emphasize that MSAC will continue to provide the best support and services for Malaysian students studying in China

The Honorary Advisor passionately traced the evolution of the MSAC team, highlighting the annual surge in membership as a testament to not just the student union's internal vitality but also the remarkable unity and synergy among Malaysia's multi-ethnic students striving towards a shared vision. This trend underscores not merely the union's worth but also the steadfast commitment of Malaysia's youth to transcending racial barriers and forging a collective future.

As we mark the auspicious 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China, Dr. Cherry exhorted student union members to expand their horizons globally, serving as a vital link between students, embassies, school advisors, and beyond, fostering collaborations that propel academic exchanges, cultural harmony, and youth empowerment. She underscored the paramount importance of "staying true to one's roots," urging everyone to remain steadfast in their original aspirations and beliefs when embarking on initiatives, ensuring that every accomplishment genuinely enriches the student body and fosters their holistic growth and development.

Malaysian Student Association in Guangdong

Election Manifesto:

1. Ensure equitable resource distribution among Malaysian students in China.

2. Promote and execute social practice projects in China.

3. Integrate sustainable development principles into MSAC's daily operations and future project implementations.

Association of Malaysian Students in Beijing

Election Manifesto:

1. Establish connections and cooperation with student unions in other countries to increase MSAC’s exposure

2. Fully assist the president in leading the executive committee to complete daily affairs, and assist in handling student affairs in case of emergencies

3. As a connection between student unions in various provinces and assist provinces in providing feedback and handling problems when needed.

Malaysian Student Association in Zhejiang

Election Manifesto:

1. Encourage provincial student unions to organize more offline activities.

2. Maintain the relationship between the executive committee and council members of MSAC.

3. Foster communication between MSAC and provincial (municipal, autonomous region) student unions.

4. Build a more cohesive, innovative, and caring MSAC based on its 3C principles.

5. Enhance the work efficiency among the executive committee members.

In the initial round of voting, candidate Fam Jia Shuan secured a vote tally that reached two-thirds of the total number of attendees eligible to vote, thus successfully being elected as the Vice President. The remaining two candidates failed to achieve this threshold.

Since only one candidate was elected as Vice President, a vote was held to decide whether to conclude the election (with only one Vice President) or to have the other two candidates rerun for the position. Candidate with the most votes will be elected as the second Vice President. 

Voting Result: Rerun the election for the other two candidates. Candidate with the most votes will be elected as the second Vice President. 

All eligible attendees present had one vote each, and the candidate with the highest number of votes would be elected as the second Vice President of MSAC.

Voting Result: Candidate Goh Kang Thong received 29 votes, while candidate Ng Bee Hooi received 12 votes. Goh Kang Thong was elected as the Vice President of MSAC with a higher number of votes.

First of all, Tuan congratulates both Vice Presidents on their election. He believes that their appointments are a testament to the trust students have placed in them to be their representatives, to assist and facilitate their needs in China, and to act as mediators between the Malaysian Embassy in China and various associations. This role is not a form of power to enrich their resumes, but rather a significant responsibility as leaders.

Additionally, He reminded all Malaysian students studying in China to register with the DOHE system. This portal ensures that Malaysian students are always within the reach of the Malaysian Education Office and the respective coverage countries.