History
1985 - 2005
The first inception of Nottingham Malaysian Games was in 1985, the year it was introduced by then NMS Committee. From 1985 until 2005, the games have started to gain interest and participation by Malaysians in United Kingdom.
2006 - 2008
The 20th Nottingham Malaysian Games (2006) saw one of the biggest number of dignitaries present for the event, with then Higher Education Minister Datuk Mustapa Mohamed, accompanied by Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal, was given the honour to launch the game at the sports centre. The event also began to attract participation from Ireland. Squash was introduced in 2006.[1] Two vice-chancellors from Malaysia were also present, with an estimated record number of 5,200 students from more than 60 universities.[2]
In 2007 and 2008, no significant changes were done to the organisation and structure of the Games, but high quality was maintained throughout the running of the games in both years. In 2008, the event was officiated by Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Higher Education Minister of Malaysia.
2009 (Silver Jubilee)
In 2009, the 25th Year celebration was held, breaking the record of number of dignitaries, participants and supporters, with more than half of Malaysians currently in UK and Ireland congregating in Nottingham for the event.[3] The event was graced with the attendance of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato' Ahmad Shabery Cheek, representing Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia.[3] During the event, he complimented the leadership values portrayed by the committee in organising such a large event with little help from sponsoring companies and the Government[3]
Delegates present during the event were:[4][5]
- the Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato' Ahmad Shabery Cheek, representing Dato' Sri Najib Tun Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia
- Professor David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of University of Nottingham
- delegates from Malaysian Students' Department UK and Ireland
- delegates from University of Nottingham International Office and Vice Chancellor's Office
- delegates from Malaysian Ministry of Youth and Sports
2009's Motto read: New Games, New Ground, New Generation.
The year 2009 also saw the largest number of media representatives, including:
- TV3, Malaysia's leading TV Network
- MadGrapeTV
- New Straits Times Press[3]
Results
| Year | Overall Champion | 5-a-side Football |
| 2012 | University of Manchester | |
| 2011 | University of Manchester | University of Sheffield |
| 2010 | Imperial College London | University of Southampton |
| 2009 | University of Nottingham | University of Sheffield (Runner-up) |
| 2006 | University of Nottingham | ? |
| 2005 | ? | London School of Economics |
| 2004 | ? | University of Bristol |
| Year | Badminton Male | Badminton Female |
| 2006 | ? | ? |
| 2005 | ? | ? |
| 2004 | ? | ? |
| 2003 | Preston University ( ) | |
| 2002 | University of Nottingham (Rozaini Bin Kasmin) | |
| 2001 | ? | ? |
| Year | Badminton Double | Basketball |
| 2012 | University of Manchester | University of Manchester |
| 2011 | University of Manchester | University of Manchester |
| 2006 | Cardiff University | ? |
| 2005 | ? | ? |
| 2004 | ? | ? |
| 2003 | University of Nottingham (Rozaini Bin Kasmin & Lim Siang Yew) | |
| 2002 | University of Nottingham (Rozaini Bin Kasmin & Lim Siang Yew) | |
| Year | Lightning Chess | Lightning Snooker |
| 2006 | Imperial College London | ? |
| 2005 | University College London (UCL) | ? |
| 2004 | University of Southampton | ? |
| 2007 | University of Central Lancashire | |
| Year | Table Tennis Male | Table Tennis Female |
| 2006 | ? | ? |
| 2005 | ? | University of Southampton |
| 2004 | ? | ? |
| Year | Scrabble | |
| 2006 | ? | |
| 2005 | ? | |
| 2004 | ? | |
| Year | Netball | Volleyball |
| 2006 | University of Nottingham | ? |
| 2005 | ? | ? |
| 2004 | ? | ? |
| Year | Squash Male | Squash Female |
| 2011 | University of Manchester | ? |
| 2006* | University of Nottingham | University of Bristol |
- Squash was introduced in 2006.
- Tennis, Congkak and Batu Seremban were introduced in 2009.[6]