Najibah Eradah
Najibah Eradah (born 20 May 1983),[1] also known as Brunei’s Polar Girl,[2] is a teacher and environmentalist, who is the first Bruneian to have reached the South Pole.
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Born | Najibah Eradah 10 May 1983 |
Occupation(s) | Teacher Environmentalist Explorer |
Known for | First Bruneian to reach the South Pole |
Spouse | Faierony Hazelin Mat Jair |
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South Pole expedition
Era and seven other woman, each from a different Commonwealth country, were selected from among over 800 candidates to take part in the Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition, which reached the South Pole on 29 December 2009.[3][4] Explaining her participation in the expedition, she said: "I am passionate about environmental issues and hope to use my involvement in the expedition to raise awareness in Brunei of global warming and climate change".[5]
Bruneian media described her achievement as "a historic day for Brunei and a momentous day for the Sultanate's women". Saiful Ibrahim, Vice president of the Brunei Adventure Recreation Association, described her as "an icon for all Bruneians, especially for women and our youths".[6] She has become known in Brunei as "the Polar Girl".[7][8] Bruneian businesswoman Halina Taib stepped in to fund the trip, after there were financial difficulties.[9]
Personal life
Formerly a mathematics teacher in secondary school, Era became a government officer at the Bruneian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.[10]
Recognitions and awards
- Youth Outstanding Merit (2010)[11]
See also
References
- "Gema Takbir Idul Adha Bergema di Antartika" Voice of Al-Islam, December 1, 2009
- "Dk Najibah Eradah". YES Inspire | Magazines. 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
- "Women complete 562-mile ski journey to South Pole", Los Angeles Times, December 31, 2009
- "First Cypriot to reach the South Pole" Archived 2010-01-02 at the Wayback Machine, Cyprus Mail, January 1, 2010
- Era Al-Sufri Archived 2010-01-22 at the Wayback Machine on the official website of the Kaspersky Commonwealth Antarctic Expedition
- "Era Becomes First Bruneian To Reach South Pole", Aziz Idris, BruDirect, December 31, 2009
- "Polar Girl makes history" Archived January 3, 2010, at the Wayback Machine, Brunei Times, December 31, 2009
- "Era Becomes First Bruneian To Reach South Pole", Aziz Idris, BruDirect, December 31, 2009
- Sidhu, Jatswan S. (2016-12-20). Historical Dictionary of Brunei Darussalam. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-1-4422-6459-5.
- "Women daredevils for Antarctic Expedition", Times of India, October 26, 2009
- "HARIBELIA - penerima-anugerah". www.hbk.gov.bn. Retrieved 2023-07-17.