Malaysian Book of Records
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The Malaysia Book Of Records (or MBR, an initialism as it is always called) is a noble project of Malaysia's national interest that complements its Prime Minister, YAB Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Bin Mohamad's call for the campaign, 'Malaysia Boleh!'.[1] It can also be considered as Malaysia's very own local record-breaking phenomenon or an event and with its reference book published annually, which is an equivalent of the Worldwide's Guinness World Records.
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[edit] Background, Aims and Objectives
It is a project with the concept created in line with the governments's call to private sectors to play its role in nation building towards Vision 2020.[2]
Realising that these feats and attempts could be recorded, Datuk Danny Ooi, who is the Founder of The Malaysia Book of Records, felt it was time that proper recognition should be given to such aspiration, effort and determination exhibited by Malaysian. As the National Record-Keeper, MBR is an official body that recognises record-holders, record-breakers, and record creators in the couuntry. Upon confirmation of record, the MBR will issue certificates to them, as a recognition for their efforts.[3]
[edit] Origin and History
[edit] How it all began
This unorthodox Malaysian idea formed in 1990AD when Mr. Danny Ooi, stumbled upon a few questions regarding extraordinary feats set 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 letter was hoping his attempt could be entered in the Guinness Book of World Records.[4]
Realising that none of these feats and attempts could be recorded or kept, Mr Ooi felt it was time that proper recognition should be given to such aspiration, effort and determination exhibited by Malaysians. Therefore, MBR is set to motivate and inspire Malaysians to excel in various fields to the extent of surpassing the world's standard. This also serves as a tool in highlighting Malaysia to the world.[5]
[edit] Striving for Excellence
To fulfil the goals and purposes to acknowledge, recognise and record all achievements, creations and human feats, appropriate stages were set, such as the compilation of all records for the publication of The Malaysia Book of Records and the production of The Malaysia Book of Records TV Series. The Malaysia Book of Records' weekly TV series which outset on October 6, 1996AD on RTM TV2 also serves as the most powerful medium in providing the acknowledgement and recognition to all Malaysians who in one way or another, had taken the extra miles to make the country and her people proud.[6]
Moreover, its first record book entitled "The Malaysia Book of Records' First Edition" was successfully launched on December 9, 1998AD, unveiling the the best of Malaysians and Malaysia in one book for the first time in Malaysian history.[7]
[edit] Awards-Giving Ceremony
MBR Awards Night at National and State Level has started since December 1998AD, where the Malaysia Book of Records had successfully organised a national level and two states' level, Sabah and Melaka respectively at MBR Awards Night.[8]
[edit] References and Notes
[edit] References
- Communications, Maxis (1998). The Malaysian Book of Records, 1st Edition. Cheras, Kuala Lumpur: MBR Publications. DOI:(058.6)031.02 MAL R (058.6)031.02 MAL.
- Communications, Maxis (2000). Malaysian Book of Records, Millenium Edition. Cheras, Kuala Lumpur: MBR Publications. DOI:(058.6)031.02 MAL R (058.6)031.02 MAL.
[edit] Notes/Footnotes
- ^ Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir: Father of Modernization (HTML 4.01). Malaysian Book of Records: A Brief Background. Sunway College. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir: Father of Modernization (HTML 4.01). Malaysian Book of Records: A Brief Background. Sunway College. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir: Father of Modernization (HTML 4.01). Malaysian Book of Records: A Brief Background. Sunway College. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ The MBR members (2001). Malaysian Book of Records - About MBR (HTM). About Us: How It Started?. The Malaysian Book of Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ The MBR members (2001). Malaysian Book of Records - About MBR (HTM). About Us: How It Started?. The Malaysian Book of Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ The MBR members (2001). Malaysian Book of Records - About MBR (HTM). About Us: A Project that Instils the Spirit to "Strive for Excellence". The Malaysian Book of Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ The MBR members (2001). Malaysian Book of Records - About MBR (HTM). About Us: A Project that Instils the Spirit to "Strive for Excellence". The Malaysian Book of Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
- ^ The MBR members (2001). Malaysian Book of Records - About MBR (HTM). About Us: MBR Awards Night (at National and State Level). The Malaysian Book of Records. Retrieved on 2006-12-07.
[edit] See also
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[edit] External links
- Main/Major Weblink
- In the News
- "The biggest, the best, the first -- Malaysia's mania for records", retrieved on March 13th, 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!.
- "KUTKM awarded the Malaysian Book of Records for the success in being the First Malaysian Robotic Interactive Programme", from Kolej Universiti Teknikal Kebangsaan Malaysia (KUTKM)'s web-homepage.
- "Rail-ly Fun Hunt enters Malaysia Book of Records", retrieved on December 15th, 2004AD from the KL Monorail.