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Long-awaited official Rubik’s Cube Competition is finally arrived in Malaysia. Malaysia Cube Club is proud to bring you Malaysia Cube Open 2009. Malaysia Cube Open 2009 is sanctioned and supported by World Cube Association.

Competition detail
Venue :  Universiti Kuala Lumpur, City Campus, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  (view map)
Date : 28th and 29th November 2009
Time : 10.00am to 7.00pm

Events that are opened for competition
2×2×2
Rubik’s Cube
4×4×4
5×5×5
Rubik’s Cube One Handed
Rubik’s Cube Blindfolded
Pyraminx
Megaminx
Square-1
Rubik’s Magic

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Registration is Open NOW!

 
1. Click above image
2. Click on “Registration Form”
3. Type in your FULL NAME in the given box and press “Search”
4. If you are a new competitor, click “I am New” and proceed with rest of the the registration

Note : It takes some times for the database to show your name in the registration list.

Registration Fee

1.  For Rubik’s Cube event (3×3x3 category), each competitor will be charged at Rm15.00
2. For other events, Rm5 will be charged per person per event

Important: Registration fee will be collected during the competition day at 10.00 am on 28th and 29th November 2009

Frequent Asked Questions

1. If I want to join 3×3x3, 4×4x4, pyraminx and megaminx, how much do i need to pay for registration fee?
The total amount you need to pay for registration fee is Rm30.00 (Rm15 for Rubik’s Cube + Rm15 for 3 events)

2. Can i register on the competition day?
No, we encourage the competitors to do online registration. Walk in registration will not be entertained.

3. Do i get participation certificate?
Yes, you will.

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The format of event is depending on the total registered competitors. The organizer reserved the rights to amend the information above without notice.

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Rules and Regulations

1. Malaysia Cube Open 2009’s Rules and Regulations are complied to WCA’s Rule and Regulations. Please click here.

2. All competitors are encouraged to be punctual in order to avoid disqualification

3. All cubes which are to be used during the competition must be at least 80% perfect in condition (especially sticker/paint).

4. For blindfold event, a cube must be in good condition or about 90% good in condition

5. Transparent cubes are not allowed during the competitions. Any brand with any colours of base cube is allowed

For first timer competitor, please familiarize with the rules and regulations provided by World Cube Association. Here are some videos regarding the flow of competition.

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Due to school holidays in Malaysia, we encourage the participants to make an early reservation in any hotel listed below :

Lotus Hotel 0.1km (http://www.lotushotel.com.my/) - Recommended

Tune Hotel, 0.1km (www.tunehotels.com) - - Recommended

Prescott Inn (http://www.eprescotthotel.com/) - - Recommended

Quality Hotel KL, 0.2km (http://www.quality.com.my/KL/)

Hotel Grand Continental,Kuala Lumpur 0.2km, (http://www.kl-hotels.com/hgckl/)

Plaza Hotel 0.3km, (http://www.plazahotelkl.com/)

Sheraton Imperial Hotel 0.4km, (http://www.starwoodhotels.com/luxury/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=129)

Hotel Noble 0.5km, (http://www.hotelnoble.com/)

Cititel Express 0.6km, (http://www.cititelexpress.com/kl/) 

*Participants are encouraged to make their own hotel reservation.

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Click here UniKL City Campus Map

From Other Countries to Malaysia

You may choose any Airlines to travel to Malaysia or MAS Airlines or AirAsia Airlines. Please check the visa issue and plan your travelling

How to get to Competition Venue from Airport

From KLIA Airport
1. Take transit bus to KL sentral (approx. Rm9.00/way and 1hours ride), or
2. Take ERL Transit (Train) to KL sentral (Train Fare : Rm28.00/way, 28 minutes ride)
3. Take taxi/cab to UniKL City Campus (Taxi Fare : approx. Rm80.00/way)

From LCCT Airport (via AirAsia airlines)
1. Take Skybus outside terminal to get to KL Sentral (Bus Fare : Rm8.00/way), or
2. Take taxi/cab to UniKL City Campus (Taxi Fare : approx. Rm80/way)

From KL Sentral
1. Take KL Monorail to Medan Tuanku Station, then walk to UniKL City Campus  (Rm2.50/way) - Recommended

How to get to Competition Venue via public transport

KL Monorail : Walking distance from Medan Tuanku Station (highly recommended)

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Any enquiries, please contact the person-in-charge :

Kongee
Organiser of Malaysia Cube Open 2009
Email : kongee@malaysiancube.com
Mobile: +60179009560

Sponsorship opportunity is still open. Kindly email the organiser for further details.

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Result:

Preliminary round:
63.73 Javier Teo Han Seng
44.64 Ong Yu Han
56.67 Henna Tan Shen Po
42.05 Azlan Bin Azahar
28.12 Nik Adli Hakimi Bin Nik Mohamad Syukri (adli89)
28.92 Fauzan Azmi Bin Mohd Sabri
49.21 Teoh Kok Hon (kenzaki)
19.12 Samuel Fong (Neutrals)
18.13 Chan Chee Yong (ccymie)
27.12 Eman Shahadi bin Suheri (jrcube)
27.42 Mohd Firdaus Shahrin (satirae)

Final round:
29.62 Nik Adli Hakimi Bin Nik Mohamad Syukri (adli89)
20.26 Samuel Fong (Neutrals)
20.06 Chan Chee Yong (ccymie)
24.30 Eman Shahadi bin Suheri (jrcube)
24.57 Mohd Firdaus Shahrin (satirae)

15^TH AUGUST 2009 (SATURDAY)

COMPETITION - V4 CAFÉ – [9.00am-6.00pm]

16^TH AUGUST 2009 (SUNDAY)

WORKSHOP – CONVOSQUARE – [9.00am-12.30pm]

 Event Schedule

Event                          : UTP CUBE OPEN 2009

Co-organiser             : UTP Convofair Committee 2009

Venue                         : V4 Café, UTP, Malaysia ((http://www.utp.edu.my/theUniversity/howtoutp.php)

Date                            : 15 August 2009

Time                           :  9.00am to 6.00pm

Registration Fee       : Rm3.00 (UTP student) & Rm10.00 per person (Non UTP student)

Prizes  

• 1st Fastest Winner      : Medal + Hamper worth Rm50 + Rubik’s Cube + Certificate
• 2nd Fastest Winner     : Medal + Hamper worth Rm40 +Rubik’s Cube + Certificate
• 3rd Fastest Winner      : Medal + Hamper worth Rm30 +Rubik’s Cube + Certificate
• Consolations               : All participants will be given a participation certificate

 *Prizes are subjected to change.

Event Schedule 

• 9.00 am           : Last Registration + Briefing
• 10.00 pm         : Refreshment
• 10.30 pm         : Qualifying Round
• 1.00 pm           : Lunch Break
• 2.00 pm           : Rubik’s Cube Semi - Final & Final
• 4.30pm            : Prize Giving Ceremony
• 6.00 pm           : Photo Session

Pre-Pregistration

Pre-registration can be done by emailing the following details to kongee@malaysiancube.com :

1.Full Name
2.IC/ Passport No
3.Phone No
4.Email
5.Home Address

Note : All participants’ details will kept confidentially and only used for contest purpose. The registration fee will be collected during the registration time in the venue

Rules and Regulations 

• Based on World Cube Associations Rules and Regulations 2009

Roadshow Activies 

• Registration for the UTP Cube Open 2009
• Free Tutorial
• DIY Cube Sale and Lubrication Service

“well..wat can i say..there are only 7 of us that came on dat gathering..fariq,me,tkoif and his bro and elfie with his 2 friends..xekill missing..dont know where he went..like usual the gathering was like the main event..many people attracted and got a free puzzle solving show..lol..fariq especially bring a lot of puzzles..anyway it was a good gathering..” by cube_1st

alot of cubes and puzzles

Sabah MCG!

the red shirt uncle is looking at them!