Biodata, Activities & Interest

His Motto :

What the Mind Believes, the Body Can Achieve

@ PERSONAL INFO

@ HOPES & PLANS

@ HIS HEROES

@ LEISURE & HOBBIES UPDATED!

@ INTERESTS

@ THE EARLY YEARS NEW!


PERSONAL INFO1

Full Name :
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Al-Masrie

Date of Birth :
July 27, 1972

Occupation :

  • Angkasawan
  • Entrepreneur - Co-owner of Restoran Rebung Chef Ismail
  • Orthopaedic Medical Officer with HUKM
  • Trainee Lecturer with UKM Bangi


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    HOPES & PLANS


    "To become the 1st Angkasawan would be the ultimate dream. I have ventured the earth, the sea, and now it's time to explore space! Insya Allah."
    ~Dr Sheikh~

    Plans for the Near Future :

  • Fulfill bond with ANGKASA till December, 2008
  • Promote space education through talks to schoolchildren; Inspire students to explore this field
  • Venture into space medicine
  • Continue with Orthopaedic Surgery and be a lecturer in UKM at the same time

    • Hopes/Opinion for the Space Programme after the Launch :

  • Foster and improve awareness about the space programme amongst schoolchildren and university students, before Malaysia can attempt her own manned space rocket
  • Once the public euphoria (in Malaysia) toward space exploration is created, be involved in developing the Malaysian space programme

    • Other Aspirations :

  • Complete Masters Degree
  • Be a pilot - Obtain a pilot license after an 18-month training in Australia


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    HEROES OF A HERO


    When asked who his heroes are, Dr Sheikh replied...

    Who inspires me the most?

    There are many names that come to my mind.
    They could be legends, politicians or even the unknown. I admire people who contribute greatly to the nation, who try to make the world a better place to live in.

    I have always felt that my contribution to society and even to the world was never enough. This was why I went to Afghanistan in 2002 and Cambodia in 2003; finding ways to contribute but not knowing how.

    You may call it soul-searching.

    I guess joining the space programme is one way to make a difference to society. To be able to make changes, inspire the youth of today and change their mindset for the better.

    My dad has been a great influence on me and not forgetting also Tun M.

    My dad taught me how to think out of the box and be positive at all times.

    I owe what I am today to my parents.


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    LEISURE & HOBBIES


    Spare-time Activities:

  • Visiting Museums & Historical Sites
  • Skating (in Russia)
  • Watching Movies
  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Reading. (e.g. My Life Story by Neil Armstrong; Alexander the Great of Russia)

    • "I love scuba-diving and bungee jumping. Every 3 months I would go to an island and scuba-dive. I just love the sea. My last trip was to Capetown, South Africa. I did bungee jumping and swimming with the GREAT WHITE SHARKS."
    ~Dr Sheikh~


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    INTERESTS


    "I enjoy life so much that there's nothing really that I hate. Life is just too beautiful."
    ~Dr Sheikh~


    Favourite Music:
  • Music by Bon Jovi & Roxette
  • Slow songs when going to sleep
  • Slow rock when working out e.g. Def Leppard, Scorpions


    • Favourite Constellation:
    Leo

    		constellation leo
    Favourite Types of Food:
    Spicy Foods - curries, rendang, lemak chilli padi
    Milk (Low-fat)


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    THE EARLY YEARS


    Dr Sheikh was always active in schools.

    School Activities & Achievements:

  • National swimmer
  • Head Prefect
  • Student council
  • Debator & Public Speaker
  • Most Honourable Student
  • Represented state in tennis
  • Volleyball


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