The Malaysian Chinese Association Overseas Club of United Kingdom (MCACUK) was established in the year 2005. MCACUK is a non-profit and non-political organization founded with the aims of, amongst others, providing a platform for networking between Malaysian Chinese working and studying in the United Kingdom and, where possible, to look after the welfare of Malaysian Chinese residing in the United Kingdom. This does not mean that MCACUK is restricted to serving only the Malaysian Chinese community in the United Kingdom. Rather, we work with many other like-minded organizations for the betterment of the Malaysian community in the United Kingdom as a whole.

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Unity in Diversity by Choi Tuck Wo

Thursday February12, 2009 - The warmth among Malaysians who attended Chinese New Year open houses in Britain certainly cuts across all boundaries. It was a nice, fuzzy feeling to see Chinese, Malays, Indians and their Mat Salleh friends mingling and chatting away happily with one another. The latest political developments back home might be cause for concern but that did not dampen the spirit of those present. Never mind the fact that the guests had turned up for various reasons – to forge new friendships or renew old ties, to network or simply to tuck into the new year delicacies, such as the irresistible yee sang or crispykuih kapit (love letters). But one thing was certain ...

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No Politics, Please by Choi Tuck Wo

Shaking off public misconception about the MCA UK Club being a political organisation is no easy task, as its newly appointed president Pua Hong Ping can readily testify. And the job can be a lot tougher, especially with the Malaysian community in Britain following with great interest the flurry of political events unfolding back home. While others might be wringing their hands in desperation, Pua would rather let the club's activities do the talking. He admitted there would always be some misconception about the club (www.mcacuk.org.uk), particularly among ...

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