MUNsters in Kuala Lumpur
 
IASAS Model United Nations Conference was held at the International School of Kuala Lumpur on November 21, 2001. While the Model United Nations team was flying to Kuala Lumpur, the Conference was cancelled because the King of Malaysia died on November 21. After some string pulling by ISKL administrators, the conference was reinstated, under the proviso that activities such as music and dance would be subdued. Apart from that restriction the MUN conference was a success.
The RIS delegation was represented by ten zealous ambassadors. The ambassador represented one of five countries: Ireland, Lebanon, Mozambique, Panama, and Thailand. Nine of the people were divided into the four committees; Humanitarian, Technological, Political, and Environmental, and one final delegate was a member of the Security Council. The delegates in each committee discussed their respective problems including genetic engineering, global warming, terrorism, to refugees, and many others. Hence, all nations tried to reach a consensus, agree on a common solution, and pass resolutions pertaining to each problem. Eventually, one resolution that was passed from each committee was to be debated in the General Assembly, where about 200 delegates representing about 90 countries would meet to discuss the resolutions again.
RIS team:
Top left to right: Ankit Tambe, Paarth Bhonsle, Rahil Jogani, Nik Ratnaswamy, Anik Ahmed, Chin Hao Huang
Bottom left to right: Ms. Bea Toews, Charlie Lin, Angie Ahn, Komal Daswani, Aditi Rao, Mr. Tom Huebner
Apart from the strenuous work, the trip also offered many amusing incidents, and allowed us to develop friendships with other students. Admittedly, Komal and Aditi spent a majority of their time giggling. Chin Hao earned a lot of respect as he argued to the death for his resolution, even as it was being repeatedly attacked by other delegates. Nik and Angie (delegates of Thailand), were constantly bickering among themselves, but did reach agreements with other delegates. Charlie became very lonely and bored at times as he was the sole delegate of Ireland in the GA. Ankit, the youngest delegate in the Security Council had the daunting task of arguing with delegates who were more mature. Rahil and Paarth (delegates of Panama) prepared an amusing speech relating the Panama Canal to a swimming pool, but never got to deliver it due to a veto from the advisors. Lastly, Anik, our veteran, boasted his experience by always helping out fellow RIS delegates. Ms. Bea and Mr. Huebner were a great support, and kept an eye on the RIS delegation.
Overall, the MUN conference was a success not only because three RIS-made resolutions passed with a majority in the General Assembly, but because we represented well and made RIS proud.
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