The Malaysia Book of Records (or MBR) is a

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n project to publish records set or broken by Malaysians. The project complements Prime Minister Tun Dr

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's ' Malaysia Boleh!' (''Malaysia Can!'' in English) campaign. As with the

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, there is an annually published book listing the records.

Aims

The MBR is a project formed in line with the peoples Vision 2020. 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 achievements 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 a record, the MBR will issue certificates to the record holder as a recognition for their efforts.

Origin and history

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

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, 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

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. Realising that none of these feats would be recorded, Mr. Ooi felt that recognition should be given to such determination exhibited by

ns.

Striving for excellence

Achievements were compiled for publication into the MBR and were also included in its production shown in a

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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,

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and

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respectively at MBR Awards Night.

Notes

References

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External links

* {{Official website, http://www.malaysiarecords.com.my/
"The biggest, the best, the first -- Malaysia's mania for records", retrieved on March 13, 2000AD from the ''Rekord-Klub SAXONIA''.

Malaysian books Trivia books 1996 establishments in Malaysia Book series introduced in 1998 Publications established in 1998 1990s Malaysian television series 1998 Malaysian television series debuts