M. Magendran Explained

Honorific Prefix:Datuk
M. Magendran
Native Name:எம். மகேந்திரன்
Native Name Lang:Tamil language
Birth Name:Magendran M. Munisamy
Birth Place:Kuala Lumpur
Nationality:
  • : Malaysian
Education:M. Ed,[1] University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. B. Sp. Sc (Hons), University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Spouse:Datin V. Senthamarai[2]
Children:3[3]
Occupation:Teacher / Principal[4] [5] [6] / Sports Manager[7] [8]
Known For:
  • First Malaysian/Tamil to conquer Mount Everest
  • The Malaysian title of Datuk
  • Photo on postage stamp[9] [10]

Datuk M. Magendran PJN DSPN JSM KMN AMS (Tamil: எம். மகேந்திரன்) born Magendran M. Munisamy[11] on6 December 1963[9] in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) is the first Malaysian mountain climber to conquer the summit of Mount Everest.[12] [13] Magendran's party ascended the South Col on the southeast ridge. He stepped onto Everest's summit on 23 May 1997, at 11:55 a.m. local time. He was followed by N. Mohanadas (Mohanadas Nagappan), who reached the summit a few minutes later at 12:10 p.m.[14] [15] The two mountaineers were part of the first "Malaysia-Everest Project 97" jointly organised by the Malaysia Mountaineering Association and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Malaysia. Also with their team of ten people was M. Moorthy (Moorthy Maniam), a Malaysian of Indian descent.

Mount Everest is the world's highest mountain, with a peak at 8,848 metres (29,029 ft) above sea level. Its summit was first achieved in 1953 after numerous failed attempts that began in 1921. The first person to finally set foot on its summit was New Zealander Sir Edmund Hillary, who was accompanied by Tenzing Norgay of India. Both M. Magendran and N. Mohanadas were conferred Datukships by the Penang state government in 2010 for their Himalayan achievement.[16] [17] Both men were also conferred the Federal 'Datukships' title by the King of Malaysia in Jun 2011.[18]

In June 2013, Datuk Magendran, who is considered a pioneer among Malaysians, gave advice for those mountain climbers who would brave the hazards of the world's highest peak:

Magendran urged future climbers and trekkers not to overlook their health before and during the climb, adding that any symptom that was overlooked could be fatal. He also reminded, "Trekkers should keep an eye on the health of their teammates, too."

The year 1997 also commemorated the 40th anniversary of Malaysian independence.[19] In 2000, both M. Magendran and N. Mohanadas were pictured on their nation's postage stamps.[20] [21]

Magendran is a vice-principal in SMK USJ 8, in Subang Jaya. Being a Sports Science and Physical Education graduate, he also teaches Physical Education.[22] Since 2021, he is the principal in SMK Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam.

`Malaysia Boleh!’ (Malaysia Can Do It!)

The idea of `Malaysia Boleh!’ was first mooted in 1993 by Nestle and made its debut as part of a marketing campaign for Milo (drink), and a confidence boost for the Malaysian contingent during the 1993 Southeast Asia Games in Singapore.[23] The`Malaysia Boleh!’ slogan slowly gained influence as a signature battle cry in the mid-1990s when Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad co-opted the catch phrase to spur the nation's Vision 2020. Likewise, the Malaysia-Everest `97 organizing committee also incorporated the phrase to its official expedition logo to instill a sense of confidence and perseverance among the climbers. And the force of the slogan worked both ways, it gave the climbers the competitive spirit to strive for excellence and the success of the expedition gave the much needed oomph to the `Malaysia Boleh! spirit.[3] The slogan became more popular and inspired many Malaysians to embark on other adventures like the Read brothers who walked to the last degree of the North pole (1998), Dato' Azhar Mansor who sailed solo around the world (1999), Dato' Abdul Malik Mydin who swam across the English Channel (2003) and many more.[24] [25] The stories of these exemplary Malaysians never cease to amaze the Prime Minister whenever he speaks about discipline, patience and over-coming challenges.[26] Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in his book, A Doctor in the House: The Memoirs of Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad (pg. 589) stated that:

Awards and recognition

Honours

Honours of Malaysia

See also

[41] [42]

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A-Z Databases. umlibguides.um.edu.my.
  2. Web site: On top of the world again – Mt. Everest climbers happy to get recognition for their feat. Manjit Kaur. The Star. 11 July 2010. 6 August 2019.
  3. News: For Malaysia's Everest conquerors – no dream is too high. Frankie D'Cruz. FMT. 25 May 2020. 25 May 2020.
  4. Web site: First Malaysian Everest conquerors re-route silver jubilee plans amid pandemic. Bernama. The Star. 13 Jun 2021. 7 January 2022.
  5. Web site: Banjir-RM 2.5 juta kelengkapan SMK Taman Sri Muda rosak. Mohamad Naufal Mohamad Idris. Utusan Malaysia Online. 4 January 2022. 7 January 2022.
  6. Web site: Banjir-RM 2.5 juta rugi kelengkapan SMK Taman Sri Muda rosak. Mohamad Naufal Mohamad Idris. Utusan Malaysia Online. 6 January 2022. 7 January 2022.
  7. Web site: German stint for Rayzam and Hup Wei. The Star. 18 April 2013. 6 August 2019.
  8. News: High jumper Hup Wei might miss SEA Games again . Aftar Singh. The Star Online. 27 February 2015. 6 August 2019.
  9. Web site: Datuk M Magendran – The first Malaysian Mount Everest summiteer.
  10. Web site: Siri Milenium III – Semangat Malaysia Baru. 6 August 2019.
  11. Book: Everest: Expedition to the Ultimate . Reinhold Messner . Reinhold Messner . The Mountaineers Books . 1999 . 256 . 0-89886-648-0 . 20 July 2013.
  12. News: Malaysia's Everest Quest . 1 September 1997 . 19 July 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923050944/http://hinduismtoday.com/modules/smartsection/item.php?itemid=5023 . 23 September 2013 . dmy-all .
  13. Encyclopedia: Mountaineering . Khalid Yunus . encyclopedia.com . The Encyclopedia of Malaysia . 19 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120617233929/http://www.encyclopedia.com.my/volume15/138.html . 17 June 2012 . dmy-all.
  14. Web site: The Best Records of the Year . The Malaysia Book of Records . Malaysian Book of Records . Malaysiarecords.com.my . 1995–2012 . 19 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020100436/http://www.malaysiarecords.com.my/recordoftheyear.php . 20 October 2013 . dmy-all .
  15. Web site: Mount Everest Expedition . Sambutan Kemerdekaan . Malaysiamerdeka.gov.my . 1997 . 19 July 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130518080052/http://www.malaysiamerdeka.gov.my/v2/en/achievements/271-pendakian-gunung-everest . 18 May 2013 . dmy-all.
  16. News: Mt Everest climbers get Datukships . K. Suthakar . . 10 July 2010 . 19 July 2013 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20131020120903/http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx?file=%2f2010%2f7%2f10%2fnation%2f6637881&sec=nation . 20 October 2013 . dmy-all .
  17. News: Two ethnic Indians receive Malaysia's Datukship title . . 12 July 2010 . 19 July 2013.
  18. Web site: Archived copy . 15 May 2014 . 19 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140519233715/http://www.thestar.com.my/story.aspx/?file=%2F2011%2F6%2F5%2Fnation%2F8842050&sec=nation . dead .
  19. The UK Statute Law Database: Federation of Malaya Independence Act 1957 (c. 60). Retrieved 19 July 2013
  20. Web site: Siri Milenium III : Semangat Malaysia Baru.
  21. Book: Malaysia at Random . At Random Series . . 75 . 2010 . 978-9814217958 . 20 July 2013.
  22. Web site: The Star Online . 4 June 2017. Still feeling on top of the world . Shahanaaz Habib. 3 June 2018 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20171018073830/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/06/04/still-feeling-on-top-of-the-world-twenty-years-ago-malaysia-made-history-when-m-magendran-and-n-moha/ . 18 October 2017 . dmy-all .
  23. Web site: Did you know:The iconic 'Malaysia Boleh!' Slogan originated from a marketing campaign. Samantha Khor . 25 October 2018. 13 June 2019.
  24. Web site: Malaysia Boleh . Maf73 . The Star . 6 April 2011. 12 June 2019.
  25. Web site: M. Magendran- The first Malaysian Mount Everest Summiteer.
  26. Web site: PM:Discipline and patience are also vital. The Star. 31 August 2003. 23 June 2019.
  27. News: Nepal marks 50th Anniversary of Mount Everest climb. Laurinda Keys. Deseret News. 30 May 2003. 12 June 2019.
  28. News: Everest golden jubilee celebrations kick off. ABC News. 25 May 2003. 12 June 2019.
  29. Web site: On top of the world again – Mt. Everest climbers happy to get recognition for their feat. Manjit Kaur. The Star. 11 July 2010. 6 June 2019.
  30. Web site: Mt Everest climbers get Datukships . K.Suthakar. The Star. 11 July 2010. 6 June 2019.
  31. Web site: A mountain of memories . Shahanaaz Habib . The Star . 4 June 2017. 10 June 2019.
  32. Web site: Abdullah Ayub among 1707 conferred titles in conjunction with king's birthday . The Star. 5 June 2011. 11 June 2019.
  33. Web site: List of award recipients in conjunction with king's birthday. The Star. 4 June 2011. 11 June 2019.
  34. Web site: A boost for Malaysian Indian Athletes. Y.P. Sivam. The Star. 25 July 2014. 10 June 2019.
  35. Web site: Mt Everest conquerors 20 years on. Y.P. Sivam. The Star. 30 May 2017. 10 June 2019.
  36. News: Genap 20 tahun tawan Everest. R. Umavathi. Utusan Malaysia. 24 May 2017. 10 June 2019.
  37. News: Genab 20 tahun Magendran, Mohandas tawan Everest. Nizha Periaswamy. FMT. 25 May 2017. 25 May 2020.
  38. Web site: Yang Di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday Honours List. The Star. 8 June 2011. 6 June 2019.
  39. Web site: Semakan Penerima Darjah Kebesaran, Bintang dan Pingat. 6 June 2019.
  40. Web site: On top of the world again – Mt. Everest climbers happy to get recognition for their feat. Manjit Kaur. The Star. 11 July 2010. 6 June 2019.
  41. Book: Rahman . Abdul Aziz . 100 Wira Negara . 2012 . Majlis Bekas Wakil Rakyat Malaysia (MUBARAK) . Kuala Lumpur . 978-967-10541-0-9 . 301 . First .
  42. Book: Ahmad . Norlaila . Memori Pejuang Bangsa: Bersama mencipta masa depan gemilang . 2008 . Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia . Kuala Lumpur . 978-983-5405-32-7 . 399 . First .

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