THE TEAM
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TEAM BIOGRAPHIES
Swee Chiow made history in 1998 when he was one of the two members of the Singapore team that set foot on the peak of Mt. Everest. He is the team leader for the Antarctica 2000 expedition.
He is drawn to the Antarctica 2000 expedition by its uniqueness - the first South East Asian expedition to the Pole, and at an historical time - the turn of the century.
Born on 16 November 1964, Swee Chiow works for Singapore Airlines as an Assistant Manager in Applications Development (Reservations). He holds a BSc in computer science. Swee Chiow lives in Singapore, is married and is in the process of obtaining a Singapore citizenship.
Swee Chiow's list of mountaineering experience includes some of the most well known peaks on the globe such as Kilimanjaro, Mt. Massive in Colorado, Mont Blanc, and of course Mt. Everest which he successfully climbed in 1998. Among his other achievements are two marathons which he ran in two successive years: The Mobil Marathon in 1997 and the Singapore International Marathon in 1998. As part of the final training leading up to Everest, he is also one of the 4 who summitted Cho Oyu, 8201m, the world’s 6th highest mountain.
His spare time is filled with adventurous activities: scuba diving, rock climbing, canoeing and cycling.
Robert is the co-leader and the secretary of the expedition.
Born on 22 September 1965, Robert works for DSO National Laboratories as a senior aeronautical engineer and holds a PhD in Aerodynamics. He is a Singaporean.
His training and expedition experience spans the globe. He has climbed mountains in the United Kingdom, Norway, France, Spain, New Zealand, Nepal, India, Malaysia and one of his greatest achievements is reaching the South Summit (8,751m) of Mt. Everest as a part of the Singapore expedition in 1998. He was also the treasurer of the Mt. Everest Expedition in 1998.
His passions include all aspects of climbing and exploration. He was the Vice President of the Imperial College Mountaineering Club in London from 1992-1993 and ran the London Marathon during his University days. Robert also enjoys caving, football, scuba diving, cycling and running.
Dr Mok Ying Jang is the expedition doctor, an important responsibility in view of the perils the team is likely to encounter in the icy Antarctic environment. He has been the team doctor for previous expeditions including Cho Oyu, Putha Hiunchuli, and Yosemite.
Dr Mok was born on 14 November, 1967. He is a qualified doctor with an MBBS from the National University of Singapore. He currently works as a Medical Officer at the Cassia Clinic and Surgery.
Mok was also a member of the 1998 Singapore Everest expedition. His climbing experience includes Mt. Rainier and Mt. Stok Kangri in Kashmir. He has completed a Rock Climbing Instructor Course in Singapore, a Technical Mountaineering Course in New Zealand and an Advanced Trauma Life Support Course with the Singapore Armed Forces.
In addition to rock climbing and mountaineering where the emphasis is placed on staying on the mountain, Dr Mok loves parapanting and airborne static jumps where the idea is to jump off the mountain. In his spare time, Dr. Mok can be found participating in tri and biathlons, cross-country running, scuba diving and competitive swimming. Mok is also a classical pianist. He has played as a solo pianist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and in 1988 won the Cerebos Young Artist Award.
Edwin was the other member of the Singapore team that set foot on the summit of Mt. Everest in 1998. He hopes the Antarctica 2000 expedition will enthuse climbers and the public to become more adventurous in their hobbies and lifestyles.
Edwin was born on 23 August 1969. He is a senior instructor at Outward Bound Singapore. He has a Diploma in Building Services Engineering from Ngee Ann Polytechnic and is a Singapore permanent resident.
Edwin loves all outdoor sports. His technical credentials reflect this. He has gained top water sport credentials such as proficiency and coaching skills in sea and white water kayak. He is also a wilderness leader. He has first aid and CPR basic life support certificates. His climbing credentials include India, Himalayas and New Zealand climbs, ATS Ropes Familiarisation and other ropes and rigging courses.
Jasmine is the Expedition Manager for the team. Armed with finance and accounting work experience, Jasmine has been raising funds and has managed numerous projects for worthy causes.
As the managing director of Imark Communications, she is an expert in project management. This time, together with her team from Imark, Jasmine is pursuing the behind-the-scenes aspects of the Antarctica 2000 expedition. Her responsibility exceeds the sponsorship and administrative logistics duties; from sourcing of heart beat monitors to booking train tickets.
Jasmine has spent countless hours with the team, giving them moral support and handing advice. She also ensures that the expedition's mission and objectives are kept in focus. Her famous words, "We must stay true to our objectives", and in this case, to plant the Singapore flag on the Antarctic.
Jasmine does not mind the long extra hours spent on Antarctica 2000. It is worth every second, as she believes in what the expedition represents; the spirit to dream, do and achieve.
Yau Choon is an adventurer at heart. This can be seen in his chosen profession of Commando Officer with the Singapore Armed Forces. The lifestyle and working conditions of a commando takes Yau Choon to some of the most inhospitable places in the region where he must use all his energy on survival and getting the job done. These qualities will serve him well in the harsh environment of the Antarctic.
Yau Choon was born on 20 February 1967. Yau Choon holds a diploma, is married and he is Singaporean.
Yau Choon has completed the military Ranger Course as well as a winter SEAL (Sea, Air and Land) course in the US. This has trained him for strength and endurance as well as leadership qualities.
In his spare time, Yau Choon sees the earth from very different perspectives. Parachuting, he sees the earth from the top down and diving, where he sees the bottom of the ocean.
"Going to the South Pole will be an extreme experience in terms of the cold conditions and dangerous terrain. I look forward to the camaraderie with the rest of the team to pull us through," said David Lim, a member of the Antarctica 2000 expedition team.
He was born on 9 January 1970. He is a Singapore permanent resident and is single.
David holds a Degree of Applied Science Human Movement from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. As a team leader instructor at Outward Bound Singapore (OBS) he tells participants about the life rewards one can gain living outside one’s comfort zones and to venture into the unknown.
He has completed expeditions kayaking around Batam, trekking in Nepal and climbing Mt. Kinabalu and Mt. Ohpir. His technical credentials again reflect his love of water sports and mountaineering. He has gained a Powered Pleasure Craft licence and completed courses in kayak training, ropes and rigging, OBS Wilderness First Aid and CPR Basic Life Support. David has also completed mountaineering training in India.
David’s other hobbies include watersports and fishing.
It is Nam Jin's passion for adventure that has drawn him to be a part of Antarctica 2000. Nam Jim feels he sees too few Singaporeans leading an outdoor and adventurous lifestyle. "I hope this expedition will encourage Singaporeans to embrace a more rugged outlook and lifestyle."
He was born on 19 July 1972. Nam Jim's adventurous lifestyle is lived every day as he is an instructor and team leader at the Outward Bound Singapore (OBS). He holds a GCE ‘A’ Level certificate from Outram Institute and he is a Singaporean.
He has completed expeditions in the South East Asian region as well as a ream of credentials such as a Technical Level 2 Sailing Coaching course from the Singapore Yachting Association, Level 3 Kayak training with the British Canoe Union, first aid and CPR certificates and a mountaineering course in India.
Lee Ling Yen, a keen and experienced mountaineer, looks forward to the harsh conditions of the Antarctic as her climbing achievements to date have mostly been in warmer climes.
Ling Yen was born on 28 September 1970 and is currently awaiting posting as a physical education teacher. She holds a BSc from the National University of Singapore and a Postgraduate Diploma (P.E) from the National Institute of Education. She is Singaporean.
In addition to an extensive list of rock climbing expeditions around the Southeast Asian region and in France, Ling Yen has completed a mountaineering course in India which culminated in a expedition to the summit of a 5,500m peak. She has also been on several kayaking and white water rafting expeditions in the region.
Ling Yen has completed two Mobil Marathons in Singapore, the Bangkok Marathon and a biathalon in recent years.
When she’s relaxing, Ling Yen likes to bake and play tennis or badminton.
Experience as a firefighter and rescuer has prepared Mohammed Salleh well for the treacherous journey to the Antarctic.
Salleh was born on 15 July 1958 and is Singaporean. Salleh faces adventure and danger in his daily life as a firefighting and rescue instructor with the Singapore Civil Defence Force. He is also a member of the SCDF Disaster Assistance Rescue Team. He has spent 23 years in this elite profession.
His mountaineering experience has included Aconcangua in Argentina, the highest peak in South America. He also carried a paraplegic to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu. The Nepal Peaks and a rescue mission to Bagio City in the Philippines after an earthquake disaster are his other achievements.
Salleh loves all extreme sports. He has even tried bungee jumping. Salleh has also completed a Breathing Apparatus Instructor's course at the Fire Service Collage in the United Kingdom and a Technical Mountaineering Course in the Mt. Cook region of New Zealand.
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