Colombo Plan reunion

Colombo Plan scholars were reunited in April as part of the Vice-Chancellor's visit to Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Generously hosted by Colombo Plan scholar Dr Hijjas Bin Kasturi and his wife Angela, at their beautiful home Rimbun Dahan, just outside Kuala Lumpur, the reunion brought together alumni from Malaysia and Singapore who studied at the University of Adelaide under the Colombo Plan during the 1950s and 1960s.

In his address the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor James McWha said: "It wasn't just the impact that Colombo Plan scholars had on their country of origin that was significant. Your contribution to the University of Adelaide and to the city of Adelaide has also been immense."

Matthew Thomas Philip, Vice-President of the University of Adelaide Alumni Association Malaysia Bhd.
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Lim Yew Meng, the Honorable Penny Williams (Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia) and Professor John Taplin, Pro Vice-Chancellor (International).
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Dato' Patricia Yoon-Moi Chia, Secretary-General of the Colombo Plan Secretariat.
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Dr Ajeet Kaur, Dr Mahar and Dr Hijjas Bin Kasturi.
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Sukhbir Singh and Samantha Munn.
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Lee Siew Chow and Chong Toh Kuan
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Kuching visit: Robyn Brown (Director of Development and Alumni), the Right Honourable Pehin Sri Dr Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud AO (the Chief Minister of Sarawak), University of Adelaide Vice-Chancellor and President Professor James McWha and Lindsay McWha.
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Colombo Plan scholars, university staff and guests at the reunion.
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