Samsung Introduces Inspiring Malaysian Torchbearers For Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) Sdn Bhd today announced four Malaysian inspirational role models who have been chosen to participate in the Malaysian leg of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay. This will be the second time since 1964, for the Olympic torch to pass through Malaysia where Malaysians can witness the most prestigious sporting symbol up-close. The Beijing Olympic Torch Relay will have the longest route in the Olympic Torch Relay history, involving 21,880 torchbearers who will cover a total distance of 137,000 km in 130 days.

The four role models who will be carrying the torch on April 21 in Kuala Lumpur are Yang Berbahagia Datin Paduka Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, Ras Adiba Radzi, Nicol Ann David and Lee Chong Wei. They were meticulously chosen by Samsung Malaysia Electronics for their notable contributions to society and their tenacity to overcome challenges in their lives to achieve success in their respective fields.

“Samsung is thrilled and honored to have these four role models with outstanding and inspiring stories to tell to be Samsung Torchbearers. Each of them truly reflect the Olympic value and represent what the Olympic Games are all about,” said Mr. Min Yong Ho, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Samsung Malaysia Electronics.

“By their participation, Samsung hopes to inspire all Malaysians to continue pursuing their goals, by showing them that dreams can come true through their unique torchbearer experience.  These individuals, with their relentless spirit of never giving up truly exemplified the theme ‘pushing the limits for a better life’. Likewise, Samsung continually pushes the limit and strives to exceed expectations of our business partners, customers and society to keep pace with the growing global operations, rapid changes in the world economy, and escalating competition from well-established rivals,” Min continued.

The four role models with their undefeated spirit and passion have undoubtedly become national heroes in their respective fields. Datin Paduka Sharifah Mazlina Syed became the first Asian woman to conquer the North and South Poles. She broke a new world record by being the fastest person to cross Antarctic from South Pole to Hercules Inlet using ski sailing in 22 days.