Saturday, May 26, 2012

wendy: Stay A Chance to Win Microsoft Arc

wendy: Stay A Chance to Win Microsoft Arc:

Stay A Chance to Win Microsoft Arc

Dear All Imagine Cup 2012 Malaysia Competitors,

How was the trip during Imagine Cup 2012 Malaysia final at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah?

I bet you all have a very wonderful experience at the final.

How about share your fun and interesting story happen at the final with us and stand a chances to win a yourself a cool Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse?

What you should do then
1. Write us your interesting story about journey in Imagine Cup 2012 Malaysia.

2. Select a few interesting pictures captured during Imagine Cup 2012 Malaysia.

3. Submit your story and pictures (you may need to resize before send) you selected to ksooi@mystudentpartners.com before 27 May 2012, 11:59pm.

4. Optionally, you may specify the description for each picture you submitted.

5. Remember to state your name, team name and university name in the e-mail.

6. We will upload all your pictures to a separate album on Microsoft Student Partners Malaysia fans page together with the story on the album description.

7. Once the post is on Microsoft Student Partners Malaysia fans page, you can share the album out and call your friend like the album (not the link).

8. The most interesting story and the most liked story will be selected at the end of 3rd June 2012.

9. The winner will inform through e-mail and announcement on Microsoft Student Partners fans page.

Example
· Interesting story happen to you or your team during the final at Kota Kinabalu
· Story about how your team start joining Imagine Cup and end up in the final
· Experience in Imagine Cup 2012
· Interesting pictures taken in the final or Manukan Island

Prize
· The Most Interesting Story – 1x Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse
· The Most Liked Story – 1x Microsoft Arc Wireless Mouse

Term & Condition
· Must be a registered competitor in Imagine Cup 2012 Malaysia.
· Only one submission per person is allowed, team with multiple members are allowed to submit a different story of their own.
· Each story submitted must be unique.
· Make sure you have the right or ownership of the pictures you submitted.
· Each person is only eligible to win one of the prizes.
· The number of like is counted on the album on Microsoft Student Partners Malaysia fans page only, not the share link or pictures post.
· We reserve the right to cancel this competition if the number of submission is low.

Start writing your story now. We can wait to share what sort of fun and interesting story you have during the final.

Thanks.
For more info, please contact Ooi Keng Siang at : ksooi@mystudentpartners.com or on our facebook.com/myimaginecup

Friday, May 25, 2012

Imagine Cup 2012 Worldwide Finalists!

We are proud to congratulate the students who have qualified for the Imagine Cup 2012 Worldwide Finals in each of the following Competitions and Challenges.







We have seen an outstanding level of talent, passion and imagination in the projects and submissions by students throughout the world. The Worldwide Finalists are truly an outstanding group. We are excited to introduce them to the world on 6-10 July in Sydney, Australia.

Hope to see you soon!

For more, visit http://www.imaginecup.com/CompetitionsContent/Competition/WorldwideFinalists.aspx#WindowsPhone

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Aramai Ti Bah, Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012!

After all the hard works, finally it comes to the ends. We have Imagine Cup Malaysia held at Pacific Sutera, Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. All 30 excel teams from different universities and locations gathered around to feel the sensation of the finals. We puts all the efforts, tears and exciting moments in this event. So, for sure, we share the linkage in these 3 days. 

I have the pleasure to meet and get to know many new friends from locals to foreign countries friends. Ideas from them are meaningful and some how surprising me in their ways to solve the toughest problem and change the world. Salute you all!

Manukan Island is a place that I never forget! 


The day full of laugh and fun with all my friends even I been dumped into the sea and I can't swim at all. It is very salty!

Thanks all that support Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 and I can't wait to see you again next year. We are all winners!

For more pictures in higher resolution, kindly refer to the link: https://t.co/6pbNfo6b

wendy: Aramai Ti Bah, Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012!

wendy: Aramai Ti Bah, Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012!: After all the hard works, finally it comes to the ends.

Friday, May 18, 2012

wendy: They are going to Imagine Cup WW Final representin...

wendy: They are going to Imagine Cup WW Final representin...

They are going to Imagine Cup WW Final representing Malaysia!

The Rhapsody from Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) won the champion again this year and defense their seats to the Imagine Cup Worldwide Final at Sydney, Australia. They will represent Malaysia to the Imagine Cup Worldwide Final. 

On the other hand, 4GM from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) won the 1st Runner-Up and Sirius from same university with 4GM won the 2nd Runner-Up and Presentation Stars award in Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012. Besides that, Beyond the Imagination from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Team Drinking Water from Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation (UCTI) and SLIM from Tunku Abdul Rahman College (TARC) won the Consolation Prizes in Software Design Challenge. UTM KiHECT Team from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia won the Kinect Fun Labs Challenge.

Congratulation to all! Imagine Cup, Aramai Ti Bah!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

wendy: Top 6 teams of Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012

wendy: Top 6 teams of Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012

Top 6 teams of Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012

After the booth presentation and judging process, we have our top 6 groups. The groups are as below:- 

SLIM from Tunku Abdul Rahman College, 
Team Drinking Water from Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation, 
Beyond Imagination from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 
Sirius from Universiti Putra Malaysia, 
The Rhapsody from Asia Pacific University College of Technology & Innovation,
4GM team from Universiti Putra Malaysia. 

They are prepared so long for this moment. It's a closed-room session with 10 judges. They have 20 minutes to present their project and to persuade the judges. While judges have 10 minutes for Q & A Session to ask and to clear about their doubts. Many fun things happen during the presentation. 

So let's us wait and find out for the ultimate winner for Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

wendy: Sun rises at 5.30am in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

wendy: Sun rises at 5.30am in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.: Sun rises at 5.30am in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. So don't worry that you will be late for your presentation!

wendy: Judging is here!

wendy: Judging is here!:

Judging is here!

There are 3 groups of judges for booth presentation starts from 9.00am. 15 minutes presentation as 10 mins presentation and 5 mins Q&A session. Remember to design and decorate your booth. Team will commence presentation once the first bell is rung and will stop the presentation when the second bell is rung which means 10 mins have been reached. Then judges will start with Q&A session. The bell will be rung twice to signal the max 15 mins for each team have been reached.

Feel hungry? Don't worry! There is a tea break at Ballroom 1 at 10.30am. Top 6 teams will be announced for Round 2 at 1.00pm. Please do not close the booth until 5.30pm where we have visitors from IPTA and schools.

For the closed-room presentation, 6 teams will be selected. 20 minutes presentation and 10 minutes Q&A session for it. Team will commence presentation once the first bell is rung and will stop the presentation when the second bell is rung which means 20 mins have been reached. Then judges will start with Q&A session. The bell will be rung twice to signal the max 30 mins for each team have been reached. The presentation will be video recorded. Wear nice and suitable attires!

Let's check for your flow!





For more, join me at Twitter: @HereWendy

Sun rises at 5.30am in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Sun rises at 5.30am in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. So don't worry that you will be late for your presentation! Once the sentence ends, the crowd start to laugh.

Today, there are 30 teams from different universities and locations gathered at Sutera Harbour, Kota Kinabalu. Very excited to catch their shows tomorrow. We have a competition and logistic briefing for all where all details are shared.



After that, we are prepared for the welcoming dinner officiated by Minister of Higher Education at the Garden Area. Buffet for all! Not the less, cultural performance. 


For this time, we introduce 30 teams to all. There are supporters from UKM sit at the same table with me. Wow!

Monday, May 14, 2012

wendy: Let's Rock at Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 Finale!

wendy: Let's Rock at Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 Finale!

Let's Rock at Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 Finale!

Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 finale is just around the corner.  This year, the final will be held at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from 16th to 18th of May.  30 teams which advanced into the semi final will be there to compete against each other. The winner of the local final will be represent Malaysia to the Imagine Cup worldwide final at Australia, Sydney this coming July 2012.


Me and Keng Siang, as Microsoft Student Partners (MSP) will be  updating all the latest news of Imagine Cup Malaysia 2012 final through Facebook, Twitter and Blog. Follow us for more!


*Support Wired In Team from UMP!

Wendy Lau (MSP)

Twitter: @HereWendy
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/wendypwl

Ooi Keng Siang (MSP)

Twitter: @ooikengsiang

Official Channels 

Imagine Cup Malaysia fans page: http://www.facebook.com/myimaginecup
Imagine Cup Twitter hasttag: #ImagineCup
MSP Social Media Twitter and Blog: @MSPSMT & http://icsocialmediateam.com/