For the first time First Residential College or formally known as Asrama Tunku Abdul Rahman (ASTAR), the oldest residential college in University of Malaya with the cooperation of New Straits Times  will be organizing an inter-varsity Scrabble competition.
	First Residential College - The journey. First Residential College is the oldest residential college in University of Malaya . It was built in 1959 and comprise initially of 3 blocks, namely Block A, B and C. The pioneer batch to reside in this college comprises merely 28 students, and this figure has since grown to an impressive 265 students. The pioneer batch mainly consists of third year students from the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Engineering, who previously were based in the Singapore campus. With the growth of students, the year 1971 saw two new blocks built, Block D and E, which could host up to 270 new students.
In the initial years of its inception, First Residential College was home only to male students. However, in 1968, the college opened its doors to female students, who were put up in Block A, with their male counterparts occupying Blocks B and C. The number of students has since reached 700. The college was initially named First College , being the foremost residential college to be built in Universiti Malaya. The name was subsequently changed to Kolej Tuanku Abdul Rahman (KTAR), in honor of the first D.Y.M.M Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Muhammad. In 1978, KTAR was changed to Asrama Tuanku Abdul Rahman (ASTAR). In 1993, ASTAR was also known as First Residential College . In 1968, the college first hosted a friendly game with Duncan Road Hostel , Singapore (DRN). In 1982, another game was hosted by the college with SHEARES Hall. In both occasions, KTAR came out victorious and was well regarded by fellow colleges in the university. More...
About the game. Scrabble games or better known as English word games are popular among many students as well as adults in the working environment because of its ability to train the players to think critically and act fast as well as to practice a good command of using various English words. This inter-varsity Scrabble competition is aiming to bring together all the students from public as well as private universities and colleges, enhancing a healthy competition but challenging mind game and also encouraging the students to interact well with one another throughout the competition. In addition, it is also a word competition to strengthen the bonds between all public and private colleges and universities.

• A short briefing and workshop will be held on 29th of January 2009. 

• The competition will start on the 29th of January 2009 at 8.30pm until 10.45pm on the 30th of January 2009. 

• Accommodations and meals will be provided. 

• Certificates of participation will be given to all contestants. 

• Participation fees is RM200 per team(2 person per team) while international students USD 70 per team(2 person per team). 

• Closing date is on the 10th January 2009. 

• Please send the registration form to us before 10th january 2009.
  Registration fees is required to be pay on the registration day (29th January 2009). 

• Click here to download form. 
  

** All the Malaysian participants must obtain their entry form from New Straits Times**

• Places are limited so please register as soon as possible. 

• Please click here for some frequent asked question.

• Entry form for Malaysian participants can get from New Straits Times start from 8th December 2008 to 31 December 2008. 

• New announcement: Aged from 16 to 25 years old (in years 2009) will be allowed to participant the competition. ( initially is aged from 18 to 25 years old)

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Advisor:

Nik Zuraik Majid(Roy)-- Malaysian Scrabble Assoctiation

Mr. Ganesh Asirvatham-- World renowned scrabble player

 

For more information, please contact :
Lee Wee Siong +6016-7507975(l_wee_siong@hotmail.com)
Lia Sharlina +6017-2406532(yellowlieya_88@yahoo.com)
Aw Wei En 

+6012-6950831(weien8887@gmail.com)

1st Residental College, 
University of Malaya, 
50603, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur MALAYSIA

:  +603-7956 7898, +603-7967 3415

: +603-79566117

Route to University Malaya for international participants:

• When reach KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT(KLIA),take the KLIA express to KUALA LUMPUR Sentral for only RM35 per person.

• Transportation will be provided at KUALA LUMPUR Sentral to University Malaya.

• We will serve and guide you along the route.

SCHEDULE

 

MORE THAN RM15000 CASH PRIZES TO BE WON!!

	First prize :  RM 7,000.00
	Second prize:  RM 3,000.00
	Third prize :  RM 1,500.00
	4th-5th :  RM 500.00 x 2  6th-10th :  RM 300.00 x 5 11th-15th :  RM 200.00 x 5

22/01/2009 18:40

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