60-Year-Old Grandfather Becomes First Sarawakian To Conquer Mount Everest

Wong said it took him three years of preparation to take on the world's tallest peak.

news 60-Year-Old Grandfather Becomes First Sarawak ian To Conquer Mount Everest Wong said it took him three years of preparation to take on the world's tallest peak. Cover image via The Borneo Post Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.

“Every challenge could've turned nasty but giving up never crossed my mind as I was determined to reach the peak," he told the press at Miri Airport. Sarawak Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Datuk Sebastian Ting was also present, and praised Wong for the incredible feat as a representative of the state.

Image via The Borneo Post Last year, two Malaysians died, while another had to be rescued by a Sherpa after failing to reach the summit:

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