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New Year, New Strategy: Career Intelligence for 2026
As we begin a new year, many of us take time to reflect on what truly drives our career satisfaction and what our next strategic move might be.MoxyKit and SHOAlign Coaching & Consulting have partnered with MPBA to offer Strategic Career Intelligence at a discounted rate with a special bundle of complimentary professional coaching sessions exclusively to MPBA members. What is Strategic Career Intelligence? A methodology that analyzes your actual career behavior to reveal patt

Jane Aw Yang
Jan 262 min read


Kebaya ~ A Cultural Event
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Jane Aw Yang
Jan 161 min read


Chinese New Year Dinner 2026
We are delighted to announce MPBA's highly anticipated Annual Chinese New Year Dinner for 2026! This is the perfect event to connect with fellow Malaysians and friends in the Bay Area community 🤝✨ Join us for a spectacular evening featuring a delicious Chinese dinner with free corkage included 🍽️🥢🍾 📅 Feb 28th, 2026 (Saturday) 📍 Sifu Wong Kitchen 1219 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale CA 94089 🥗 All dishes are pork-free 🎟️ Stay tuned for ticket reservation details! Menu Coming s

Jane Aw Yang
Jan 161 min read


Diwali (Deepavali) Dinner & Dance 2025
Back by popular demand! Bring your dancing shoes and dress your best to join us for a night of celebration with friends in the Malaysian Bay Area community. Date: October 12th, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 5:00pm onward Venue: Sakoon Santa Clara 3701 E El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95051 Dress code: Malaysian formal $55 / adult $35 / student or child (age 3 - 12) Get your tickets/seats by October 5th by sending your payment. Venmo to @treasurermpba1031 (This event is strictly for

Jane Aw Yang
Sep 5, 20251 min read


Merdeka Day Potluck
Join us in this hugely popular and anticipated event with the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow Malaysians and friends. Bring your favorite Malaysian food to share! ( No pork please ) Date: August 30th, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 12:00pm - 4pm Venue: Ponderosa Park, Sunnyvale (Group picnic Area) (This event is strictly for registered attendees only) Any questions? Send us an email marketing@mpba.org #merdekapotluck #merdeka2025 #bayareamerdeka

mpba.org
Jul 5, 20251 min read


Hari Raya Aidilfitri Buffet
JOM Raya! Join us in this hugely popular and anticipated event with the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow Malaysians and friends. All dishes are pork free & Halal. Date: April 6th, 2025 (Sunday) Time: 12:00pm Venue: Curry Leaves Bistro, 6003 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton Ticket pricing: $47 adults $25 Discounted price for students and children under 18 (subsidized by MPBA) Limited seats! Get yours now before March 30th by either one of the following: Paypal to

Jane Aw Yang
Mar 13, 20251 min read


Chinese New Year Dinner 2025
The Annual MPBA Chinese New Year Dinner is coming! Featuring fun entertainment along with a delicious 10-course dinner* (free corkage included). You would not want to miss this hugely popular and anticipated event with the opportunity to meet and catch up with fellow Malaysians and friends. *All dishes are pork free. Date: Feb 8th, 2025 (Saturday) Time: 6:00pm Venue: Hong Kong Palace Restaurant (formerly Tai Wu), 300 El Camino Real, Millbrae CA 94030 Ticket pricing: We are

mpba.org
Jan 20, 20251 min read


MPBA Diwali Dinner & Dance 2024 (Sold Out)
The very first Diwali Dinner & Dance night by MPBA! Bring your dancing shoes and dress your best to join us for a night of celebration with friends in the Malaysian Bay Area community. Questions? Contact marketing@mpba.org #bayareamalaysian #diwali #deepavali

Jane Aw Yang
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Merdeka Day Get Together 2024
Mark your calendars because the most anticipated event of the season is just around the corner! We are excited to invite you to join us for a joyous Merdeka Day celebration potluck at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale. Date: Saturday, August 31st, 2024 Lunch Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Games and Activities: 2:00 PM onwards Location: Baylands Park Sunnyvale, Sites - Meadowlands 1,2&3 To ensure we can anticipate the number of attendees and make appropriate arrangements, kindly register f

mpba.org
Jul 27, 20242 min read


MPBA Hari Raya Buffet Lunch 2024 (Sold Out)
Date: April 21st, 2024 (Sunday) Time: 12pm Venue: Curry Leaves Bistro, 6003 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588 We are sold out for this event.

mpba.org
Mar 28, 20241 min read


Chinese New Year Dinner 2024
Featuring the auspicious lion dance performance, lucky draw and fun entertainment! Along with a delicious 10-course dinner (free corkage included) you would not want to miss this hugely popular and entertaining event. *All dishes are pork free. Date: Feb 24, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 6:00pm Venue: Harbor Bay Village Seafood, 35219-A, Newark, CA 94560 Ticket pricing (Venmo price): Individual $70 (Sold out) If you are interested in individual tickets, send an email to marketing@m

mpba.org
Jan 21, 20241 min read


Diwali Buffet Lunch 2023 (Registrations Closed)
We have reached the limit and registrations are now closed. We'll be gathering at Curry Leaves Bistro, in Pleasanton. They have an awesome menu that we're excited to try out. The lunch will start at 12PM, and we'll spend the afternoon exploring the restaurant and chatting with each other. We hope you can join us! Date: Nov 19, 2023 (Sunday) Time: 12:00 pm Venue: Curry Leaves Bistro, 6003 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Ticket: $40 per attendee #diwali2023 #deepavali2

mpba.org
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Merdeka Day Get Together 2023 (Registration Closed)
[UPDATE] Due to the overwhelming response and to prevent overcrowding, registration for this event has been closed. Mark your calendars because the most anticipated event of the season is just around the corner! We are excited to invite you to join us for a joyous Merdeka Day celebration potluck at Baylands Park in Sunnyvale. Date: Saturday, August 26th, 2023 Lunch Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Games and Activities: 2:00 PM onwards Location: Baylands Park Sunnyvale, Sites - Eucaly

mpba.org
Aug 12, 20232 min read


Chinese New Year Dinner 2023
Featuring the auspicious lion dance performance, lucky draw and fun entertainment! Along with a delicious 9-course dinner, you wouldn't want to miss this hugely popular and entertaining event. Date: Jan 28, 2023 (Saturday) Time: 6:00pm Venue: Jade Cathay, 1339 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112 Ticket pricing: Individual $68 - ( Add your name to our Waitlist ) Table - $528 (8 per table - $66pp) *All dishes are pork free. (To purchase your ticket by Venmo send your payment to @t

mpba.org
Dec 12, 20221 min read


Diwali Celebration 2022
Make sure to save the date for Sunday, October 30th! We're inviting you to a special Diwali Lunch Buffet hosted by MPBA. We'll be gathering at Curry Leaves Bistro, in Pleasanton. They have an awesome menu that we're excited to try out. The lunch will start at 12PM, and we'll spend the afternoon exploring the restaurant and chatting with each other. We hope you can join us! Date: Oct 30, 2022 (Sunday) Time: 12:00 pm Venue: Curry Leaves Bistro, 6003 W Las Positas Blvd, Pleasant

mpba.org
Sep 30, 20221 min read


Hari Raya Eid Celebration 2022
Happy Eid Fitr, Selamat Hari Raya, and Eid Mubarak to all our Muslim friends and families! The Malaysian Professional Business Association (MPBA) and our friends from Singapore Global Network(SGN) are pleased to bring you Eid Celebration (Hari Raya) at Killiney Kopitiam. Chef Nora Haron has created a special menu, all halal and ready to enjoy as a family. This fun-filled evening includes dinner, entertainment, and a chance to win prizes! Please join us! Date: May 6, 2022 (Fr

mpba.org
Apr 16, 20221 min read


Meet the new Honorable Consulate General of Malaysia
Bay Area Malaysians welcome the new Honorable Consulate General of Malaysia, Anil Fahriza Adenan following her posting to LA. We also welcome Ahmad Fayyadh who has been posted to San Jose as the new Deputy Director of Mida. Left to Right: Jeannette Hayden, Nini, CG Anil Fahriza Adenan, Michelle Boo, Semara Hassan, Ahmad Fayyadh, Justin, Manor, Sadat #consulategeneralmalaysia

mpba.org
Nov 19, 20211 min read


Selamat Hari Raya Aldilfitri!
Maaf Zahir dan Batin. Enjoy the cover of the song Suasana Hari Raya "Festive Atmosphere" by Band Antara Benua "The Intercontinental Band"! Fauzi Omar and Lin Adhar are the singers based in the US; Nazmi Razak is the guitarist based in Malaysia. Friends since college at Maktab Rendah Science Mara, the talented Malaysians collaborated across continents and time zones. Also, don't forget to join us at our Aidil Fitri celebration on 22 May! Come enjoy music performances by Han

JiaQie Lee
May 12, 20211 min read


Hari Raya 2021 Virtual Celebration
Wishing all our Muslim friends and families a very Happy Eid Fitr, Selamat Hari Raya, Eid Mubarak! To celebrate the upcoming Hari Raya, MPBA and our friends from SingaporeConnect, Singapore Global Network and Indonesian Professional Association (IPA) will be co-hosting a virtual event. Join us for some fun, food and games! Date: May 22, 2021 (Saturday) Time: 5:00 - 6:30pm (PDT) Location: Online Event - Zoom (registration required) A line-up of entertainment, quizzes and a

mpba.org
May 10, 20211 min read
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JiaQie Lee
Jan 21, 20212 min read
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