Curtin Malaysia fosters closer ties with local govt agencies via bowling tourney
MIRI: The Curtin University Malaysia management strives to foster closer relationship with local governmental organisations through social and recreational activities, such as sports and games.
This was shown during a friendly bowling tournament, jointly run by the university’s Student Services Department and Curtin Bowling Club at Mega Lanes East Bintang Megamall here recently.
The sports meet gathered 48 bowlers representing Curtin Malaysia, Miri Immigration Office, Employees Provident Fund ( EPF) Miri Office and National Higher Education Fund Corporation ( PTPTN) Miri Office.
The participants were divided into 12 four-member teams.
Curtin Malaysia deputy pro vicechancellor Prof Beena Giridharan officiated at the simple opening ceremony, witnessed by officers Mohammad Osman and Nortina Puah from Miri Immigration, Wilson Lanyau and Fikri Abu Talip from EPF Miri, Mohammad Lutfie Mohd Hafipi and Roney Ngalai from PTPTN Miri, as well as Curtin Malaysia Student Services Department manager Audrey Palance.
In her address, Giridharan said the annual tournament had proven to be highly fruitful in maintaining good rapport between Curtin Malaysia and the governmental agencies, especially in terms of providing the students with related support and services.
“It’s also a good way for us to get to know the government officers and their staff, as well as their roles in their respective organisations. The tournament is also a good opportunity for us at the university to show our gratitude to these agencies for their continued support,” she said.
In his remarks, Curtin Malaysia associate lecturer Jameson Malang, who is also the advisor to Curtin Bowling Club, commended the club’s committee members for their support and hard work in organising the tournament.
Meanwhile, the Miri Immigration teams came out strong in the competition, having not only secured the top two positions on the podium, but also clinched the ‘ Best Bowler’ prizes.
Team Immigration B – comprising Mohammad Osman, Nortina Puah, Andika Tukiran and Raymie Nyambek – was the champion, while Abdul Sophian, Mohd Shahreen Bahrin, Mohd Faizal Jamain and Norahimah Mohamad of Team Immigration A emerged fi rst runner-up.
Moreover, Andika and Nortina were adjudged the ‘Best Male and Female Bowlers’, respectively.
Curtin Malaysia also fared well, with bowlers Frankie Sedi, Leslie Rissin, Adyline Tannai Saga and Jeremy Edison George fi nishing at third place.