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New Straits Times
10-08-2025
- New Straits Times
Former beauty queen Harveen Kaur achieves second climbing record
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian beauty queen Datin Harveen Kaur pulled off record back-to-back climbs to Everest Base Camp and the summit of Island Peak in a single Himalayan expedition, earning her a second entry in the Malaysia Book of Records. The Mrs Malaysia World 2017 said she reached Everest Base Camp on May 16, 2025, before successfully summiting Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, on May 20. On Aug 7, the Malaysia Book of Records recognised her as the "First Beauty Queen to Complete Back-to-Back Everest Base Camp and Island Peak". The Everest Base Camp (5,364 metres) in Nepal's Khumbu region serves as the gateway for climbers attempting Mount Everest. Nearby Island Peak (6,189 metres), a striking trekking peak accessible from the Imja Valley, is a popular challenge for mountaineers and trekkers alike. This latest feat marks Harveen Kaur's second record-setting achievement. In September 2023, she became the "First Beauty Queen to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro", Africa's highest peak at 5,895 metres. Her mountaineering journey has also taken her to Mera Peak (6,476 metres) in Nepal, which she scaled on April 11, 2024. That expedition came at a cost, as she lost her left middle finger to frostbite. In the spirit of National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations, Harveen Kaur urged Malaysians to strive for excellence in all they set out to achieve. "Let's make our nation stand out in the world by scaling new heights in our pursuits," she told Bernama.
The Sun
10-08-2025
- The Sun
Malaysian beauty queen Harveen Kaur sets second climbing record
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Mrs Malaysia World 2017 Datin Harveen Kaur has secured her second entry in the Malaysia Book of Records after completing consecutive climbs to Everest Base Camp and Island Peak during a single Himalayan expedition. Harveen Kaur reached Everest Base Camp on 16 May 2025 before summiting Island Peak, also known as Imja Tse, on 20 May. The Malaysia Book of Records officially recognised her achievement on 7 August as the 'First Beauty Queen to Complete Back-to-Back Everest Base Camp and Island Peak'. Everest Base Camp, situated at 5,364 metres in Nepal's Khumbu region, serves as the starting point for climbers aiming to conquer Mount Everest. Nearby Island Peak, standing at 6,189 metres, is a popular challenge for mountaineers and trekkers due to its accessibility from the Imja Valley. This accomplishment marks Harveen Kaur's second record-breaking feat after she became the 'First Beauty Queen to Summit Mount Kilimanjaro' in September 2023. Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, reaches 5,895 metres above sea level. Her climbing journey also includes scaling Nepal's Mera Peak at 6,476 metres on 11 April 2024, though the expedition cost her the loss of her left middle finger due to frostbite. In celebration of National Day and Malaysia Day, Harveen Kaur encouraged Malaysians to pursue excellence in their endeavours. 'Let's make our nation stand out in the world by scaling new heights in our pursuits,' she told Bernama. – Bernama
