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Official Spaceport Malaysia Astronaut
Date of Birth: July 27 1972
I.C. Number: 720727-14-5733
Educational Background:
Sheikh Muszaphar attended primary school at St Paul’s in Seremban, Negri Sembilan, then went on to spend his secondary years at MRSM Muar, Johor. His A-Levels and Bachelor’s degree (MBBS) in Medicine and Surgery were obtained from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India. Sheikh Muszaphar graduated in 1997. Being an Orthopaedic Surgeon, he is also a Fellow Researcher at Institute of Space Science National University of Malaysia UKM.
During his school years, Sheikh Muszaphar actively participated in many core and extra-curricular activities in both oratory subjects and sports. His many achievements include that of being a regular participant as debater on his school team, attaining the status of National Swimmer in 1982, emerging as the top prize winner of the State Story-telling Championship in 1984, and victor of the Muar Tennis Championship in 1987.
His motto has always been, and continues to be: “ What the mind believes , the body can achieve “ |
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In living up to this motto, Sheikh Muszaphar has consistently pushed himself to excel in whatever area of interest he sets his mind on. Among his love for adventurous sports are scuba diving, horse riding and bungee jumping. Not satisfied at exploring the deep sea and scaling the heights of Mount Kinabalu, Sheikh Muszaphar focused on making his ultimate dream a reality. This dream (now a reality) was to venture out into space. His humanitarian side saw him undertaking a hazardous trip for voluntary services in a war-ravaged Afghanistan of 2002, and to flood-stricken Cambodia in 2003, under the auspices of the Malaysian Medical Relief Society (MERCY). Recently in Jan 2009 humanitarian aid to Gaza Palestine working at the Shifa Hospital treating war victims of the Palestinians .Also in 2003, Sheikh Muszaphar teamed up with celebrity chef Ismail Ahmad to open Rebung, a restaurant serving authentic Malay cuisine, located in stylish and upmarket Kuala Lumpur.
Today, Sheikh Muszaphar states that on a professional level (that is, in his capacity as an Orthopaedic Doctor), there is nothing he would want more than to work with children in Africa. On a personal note, he hopes to obtain his pilot’s license in the year 2013, thus giving him the next five years to achieve and complete his current commitments, primarily in conducting motivational talks. |
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How Sheikh Muszaphar was selected from 11,435 participants to be chosen as Malaysia’s first Angkasawan in 2007 was thoroughly and intensively recorded. Similarly, his exploits in space from October 10 to October 21 of that same year need no further description or explanation as they were very extensively covered by the Malaysian press.
Since returning from space in October 2007, Sheikh Muszaphar has been actively giving motivational talks to more than 500 schools and universities. From the corporate sector, he has been invited by Maxis, Telekom Malaysia, CIMB , Proton , Petronas and many others.
Sheikh Muszaphar’s style of speech is such that it is persuasive enough to convince even the most slipshod and laidback individual to “reach for the stars,” as he has. As further testimony of his successful oratory and written techniques, he is now a weekly columnist with leading Bahasa Malaysia daily newspaper Berita Harian’s weekend edition Berita Minggu. |
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On an international front, Sheikh Muszapahar’s motivational talks have recently been heard in California, USA, Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, Saudi Arabia , Jordan and Holland.
Dr Sheikh Muszaphar has always had his priority on schoolchildren and the youth. Since he came back from space , the feedback shows that all 5 year olds want to go to space. A majority of students are more interested in Maths and Science. He always stressed on schoolchildren that you don’t necessarily end up becoming astronauts but be doctors , scientists and engineers hoping that Malaysia will have it’s own rocket by the year 2020. His vision in 2009 is to change the mindset of at least 5 children a day if not more. The youth certainly looks upon him as a role model who could achieve anything if he puts his mind into it. Dr Sheikh Muszaphar juggles his life not only as an Orthopaedic Doctor , but he is also a restarauteur , a model for the past 3 years before becoming an astronaut. |
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“ I am just like you … nothing extraordinary but mental strength plays a key role in achieving success . If I can do this you can too . There’s nothing impossible in life. Dreams are possible “
“ It’s a small step for me but a giant leap to all Malaysians “
Dr Sheikh has certainly create a hysteria-phenomenal wave among the youth and will continue doing so for these are his passion . He had always wanted to make changes , wanting to make his voice heard and by being an angkasawan he has finally been in a position where he could accomplish his dream to make the world a better place focusing on the youth of all Malaysians and worldwide. |
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Honors received and/or awarded:
Tokoh Maal Hijrah 2008
Tokoh Maulidul Rasul 2008
2008 Peace Award - Shurah Islamic Council, California
Tokoh Chancellori USM
National Icon Reading Ambassador 2009
UN Ambassador Global Peace 2008-2010
Ambassador for Breast and Cervical Cancer 2009
National Ambassador for Youth 2008
Country Branding Award 2009 – Brand Laureatte
Leonov Award 2010 – Association of Space Explorers
Meritius Award 2011 – Open University Malaysia
Malaysian Icon Award 2010 – Malaysia Book Of Records
Colonel Honorary RELA
Ambassador Make-A-Wish Foundation 2011
500 Most Influential Muslim 2010 – By Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Center
Kids Choice Award 2011 – Favourite Idol
ASEAN Outstanding Business Awards 2011 – Science & Technology |
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International Talks |
| March 2008 |
Islamic SyuraCouncil |
California |
| April 2008 |
AstronautCentre |
Germany |
| May 2008 |
Planetarium & Schools |
Bandung & Jakarta Indonesia |
| June 2008 |
Education Week |
Brunei |
| August 2008 |
Promoting Science |
Singapore |
| December 2008 |
University Riyadh and Jeddah |
Saudi Arabia |
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University of Jordan |
Jordan |
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Engineering Institute Jordan |
Jordan |
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| January 2009 |
Humanitarian Aid |
Gaza , Palestine |
| June 2009 |
Malaysian Delegates |
Saudi Arabia |
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Airbus Science Competition |
Paris France |
| September 2009 |
International Space Conference |
Berlin Germany |
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Space Presentation |
Brussels Belgium |
| October 2009 |
United Nation |
Vienna Austria |
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Astronauts Association Conference |
Prague |
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| March 2010 |
Motivational Talks |
Singapore |
| August 2010 |
Global Peace |
Jakarta |
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| June 2011 |
United Nation |
Vienna |
| July 2011 |
Atheneo & FEU University |
Philippines |
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Motivational Talks |
Singapore |
| August 2011 |
Humanitarian Aid |
Gaza, Palestine |
| September 2011 |
Motivational talks |
Moscow |
| October 2011 |
Motivational Talks |
Algeria / Maldives / Singapore |
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In Malaysia alone , I have given talks to more than 500 schools , universities , corporates and private companies on promoting science , technology & aerospace |
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