Notice of MUPA Annual Election 2024 – Nomination Period Opens!

We would like to announce the commencement of MUPA Annual Election 2024! Nominations are now open for all Executive Committee positions. All interested Monash Malaysia postgraduates (except for academic, research or administrative Monash Malaysia staff) who are enrolled in postgraduate courses/diplomas are encouraged to apply for the following positions.

    • President
    • Vice President
    • Secretary
    • Treasurer
    • Activities Manager
    • Welfare Executive
    • Publicity & Media Executive
    • Student Representatives:
      • School of Arts & Social Sciences
      • School of Business
      • School of Engineering
      • School of Information Technology
      • School of Medicine & Health Sciences
      • School of Pharmacy
      • School of Science
      • Coursework Student Representative
      • International Student Representative
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MUPA Annual Election 2024 Timeline

Nomination period  4th October 2024, Friday (8am) – 14th October 2024, Monday (6pm)
Manifesto preparation & Campaigning period  15th October 2024, Tuesday (8am) – 20th October 2024, Sunday (6pm)
Polling period 21st October 2024, Monday (8am) – 23rd October 2024, Wednesday (6pm)
Declaration of results 1st November 2024, Friday

Note: All times stated is in Malaysia Time (MYT). If the candidates are uncontested, there will be no polling and the results of the new committee will be announced on Monday, 21st October 2024.

Key information to note:

    • With the exception of the President and Secretary positions, candidates may run together with another person.
    • For the position of Welfare Executive, a joint position of one male and one female is required.
    • Traditionally, positions under “Student Representatives” have been held by ONE (1) person.
    • Refer to the attached Appendix 2 – Guidelines for details on the documents you need to submit.
    • Please submit the following via email to Dr Mrudula Guggilla (Returning Officer) and Ms Thiviya (Deputy Returning Officer) at mum.mupa.election@monash.edu:

Refer to the attached documents:

    1. Notice of Election
    2. Nomination form
    3. Appendix 1 – Election Regulations
    4. Appendix 2 – Guidelines
    5. Appendix 3 – Duties & Responsibilities
    6. Appendix 4 – MUPA Constitution

For further information, please contact Ms Thiviya (Deputy Returning Officer) at mum.mupa.election@monash.edu.

We look forward to your active participation.