KUALA LUMPUR: Mrs Malaysia World 2017 Datin Harveen Kaur has successfully completed 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.
Harveen Kaur 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”.
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.- Bernama
