SMSA

Sheffield Malaysian Students Association or fondly known as SMSA was founded in 1987, a student-run national society registered under the University of Sheffield’s Student Union and also with the Malaysian Students Department in London. It acts as a platform for the voice of Malaysian students in the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University, providing means of help to students.

Furthermore, SMSA actively takes part in Union-organised activities such as World Food Festival and Activities Fair in which we regard this as an opportune time to promote Malaysia to our varsity colleagues and this especially adds more colour to the cultural diversity of the University.

Many activities in SMSA revolve around the interests of Malaysian students in University and Malaysian community in Sheffield.  We annually organise social trips, year-end and festive gatherings and appreciation dinner social.

SMSA works alongside with United Kingdom & Eire Council for Malaysian Students (UKEC) and strives towards the enhancement of Malaysian students. We organise talks and forums which are of interest, supporting any organizations or recruitment bodies wanting to be in touch with the Malaysian students in University of Sheffield, and dispersing information actively towards members.

Our two major annual events, usually held in March, are Sheffield Malaysian Games and Nasheed Extravaganza (NEXT), where Malaysian students and non-Malaysian alike, congregating in Sheffield in the merriment of both events. We shall be updating on our activities in our website so be informed!

MALAYSIA

How much does anyone know about Malaysia?

Lying just north of the equator, our tropical country of Malaysia is situated in the Southeast of Asia, with Thailand bordering the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore at the southernmost, as well as Brunei and Indonesia bordering Malaysian Borneo (East Malaysia).

Malaysia could probably be one of the countries with the most public holidays, owing it to its cultural diversity in which Malays, Chinese and Indians are the three main ethnics in Malaysia. Malaysia boasts of being home to the oldest rainforests in the world and some of the famous historical sites such as Malacca Town and famous caves and archaeological sites such as Niah Cave and Mulu.

Malaysia has a tropical climate throughout the year, enjoying warm days and mild evenings in all seasons. English is very widely spoken although the national language is Malay. The country offers a fascinating cultural mix with colourful festivals, unique arts and crafts, architecture, splendid beaches, and of course, wide variety of foods .

Lastly, Malaysia’s very own once-tallest building in the world (until being surpassed by Taipei 101), Petronas Twin Towers, is situated in the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur city centre – a tourist attraction, a shopping heaven and definitely, an abundance of photo-taking moments.

Experience Malaysia by yourself! Malaysia Truly Asia.