Malaysian Book of Records
Encyclopedia
The Malaysian Book of Records (or MBR) is a Malaysian project to publish records set or broken by Malaysians. The project complements former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad
's 'Malaysia Boleh!' (Malaysia Can! in English) campaign. As with the Guinness World Records
, there is an annually published book listing the records.
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Realising that feats and record attempts were not recorded, Datuk Danny Ooi, (founder of The Malaysia Book of Records) felt that recognition should be given to record achievement by Malaysians. As the National Record-Keeper, MBR is an official body that recognises record-holders, record-breakers, and record creators in the country. Upon confirmation of record, the MBR will issue certificates to them, as a recognition for their efforts.
Realising that none of these feats would be recorded, Mr. Ooi felt that recognition should be given to such determination exhibited by Malaysians.
The first record book entitled "The Malaysia Book of Records' First Edition" was launched on December 9, 1998, unveiling the Malaysian records in one book for the first time.
and Melaka respectively at MBR Awards Night.
Malaysian Record Breakers and Achievements
Miscellaneous Relations
Mahathir bin Mohamad
Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad . is a Malaysian politician who was the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia. He held the post for 22 years from 1981 to 2003, making him Malaysia's longest serving Prime Minister. His political career spanned almost 40 years.Born and raised in Alor Setar, Kedah, Mahathir...
's 'Malaysia Boleh!' (Malaysia Can! in English) campaign. As with the Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
, there is an annually published book listing the records.
Aims
The MBR is a project formed in line with the peoples Vision 2020Vision 2020
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Realising that feats and record attempts were not recorded, Datuk Danny Ooi, (founder of The Malaysia Book of Records) felt that recognition should be given to record achievement by Malaysians. As the National Record-Keeper, MBR is an official body that recognises record-holders, record-breakers, and record creators in the country. Upon confirmation of record, the MBR will issue certificates to them, as a recognition for their efforts.
Beginnings
The idea was conceived in 1990 when Danny Ooi stumbled upon questions regarding extraordinary feats by Malaysians. He recalled seeing a man cycling for days at the Merdeka Stadium, trying to set a world record, and another individual, who travelled from state to state by walking. The latter was hoping his attempt could be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records.Realising that none of these feats would be recorded, Mr. Ooi felt that recognition should be given to such determination exhibited by Malaysians.
Striving for excellence
Achievements were compiled for publication into the MBR and were also included in its production shown in a TV series called The Malaysia Book of Records' weekly TV series, which debuted on October 6, 1996 on RTM TV2. The MBR will serve as a medium with which to acknowledge Malaysians who have promoted their country by creating records.The first record book entitled "The Malaysia Book of Records' First Edition" was launched on December 9, 1998, unveiling the Malaysian records in one book for the first time.
Award ceremony
MBR Awards Night at National and State Level started in December 1998, when the Malaysia Book of Records organised a national level and two states' level, SabahSabah
Sabah is one of 13 member states of Malaysia. It is located on the northern portion of the island of Borneo. It is the second largest state in the country after Sarawak, which it borders on its southwest. It also shares a border with the province of East Kalimantan of Indonesia in the south...
and Melaka respectively at MBR Awards Night.
See also
The MBR connection- Danny Ooi
- Mahathir bin Mohammad
- Malaysia
- Malaysia Boleh!
Malaysian Record Breakers and Achievements
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Miscellaneous Relations
- Guinness World RecordsGuinness World RecordsGuinness World Records, known until 2000 as The Guinness Book of Records , is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world...
External links
- Official website
- "The biggest, the best, the first -- Malaysia's mania for records", retrieved on March 13, 2000AD from the Rekord-Klub SAXONIA.
- "The World Record-Breaking Capital", retrieved on April, 2006AD from the Wired Magazine.
- "BOH enters the Malaysian Book of Records for the Largest Tea Bag", retrieved on November, 2005AD from BOH's got Ummph!.
- "UTeM awarded the Malaysian Book of Records for the success in being the First Malaysian Robotic Interactive Programme", from University Technical Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)'s web-homepage.
- "Rail-ly Fun Hunt enters Malaysia Book of Records", retrieved on December 15, 2004AD from the KL Monorail.