It all started in Year 2003. I was eager and energetic and submitted my application with a dream to become Malaysia 1st Astronaut. 2 years 10 months later, I received an email asking me for a first test after my application was shortlisted. From 11900 candidates, the 3.5km run with a timing of 20 minutes managed to eliminate 90% of the candidates.
Left 150 over candidates. On the same day, the medical examination managed to kick more candidates out from the dream to become Malaysia 1st Astronaut. I managed to push my physical fitness and managed to join the group of 59 candidates.
Another one week of full medical check up showed that I have perfect eyesight. More blood tests, more physical tests, more x-rays, few dental checks… finally result out and everyone was sent home.
2 months later, a letter came and said I was not qualified to the next round just due to one simple reason. My 2 pieces of spinal bone was not formed in full and causes my spine to be 2% crooked.
So I'm out. But the experienced was a great one. I love it and always cherish the time spend with the rest of 58 candidates during the selection process.
Cheers
DanielNKH