Space Dream

   It has been hot news about the Malaysian government is sending the first Malaysian to space in 2007.  Now, the story goes back in 2003, I accidentally came across the First Malaysian Astronaut program.   I was so excited and quickly register my application via the Agency's website. 

   Months of waiting, there isn't any news/updates from the agency, eventually my dream to fly is being diminished until recently I received an email from the Malaysian Space Agency office 2 weeks ago.  Among the 800+ short listed candidates, I'm so happy to be one of them!!!

  The selection program kicked off a physical selection where candidates required to run 3.5KM within 20mins.  Followed up with series of medical check-ups.  According to the local news, the first round of selection held on the 27th Aug 2005, where only 30 odd candidates turn up.  The 2nd round will be on the 3rd of Sept where the remaining candidates (including myself) will compete in various places simultaneously.

   I will update more in this section after my selection round.   I'm looking forward for this coming Saturday.  I'm so excited now!



In the news - TheStar
Space.com