Malaysia has a rich history of women breaking barriers on the global stage, from sports and entertainment to science and aviation. Below are some of the most notable Malaysian women who have held or currently hold Guinness World Records or significant "World Firsts."
Guinness World Record Holders
| Name | Record Title | Year | Key Detail |
| Michelle Yeoh | First Asian to win the Academy Award for Best Actress | 2023 | Recognized by Guinness for her historic Oscar win for Everything Everywhere All at Once. |
| Pearly Tan | Fastest Badminton Hit (Female) | 2023 | Recorded a smash speed of 438 km/h (approx. 272 mph). |
| Melinder Kaur | Fastest Mile Barefoot (Female) | 2024 | Completed the mile in 6 minutes 4.87 seconds in Kuala Lumpur. |
| Sylvia Lim | Most Costume Change Illusions in One Minute | 2017 | Alongside partner Avery Chin, she achieved 24 changes in 60 seconds. |
| Nicol David | Most Consecutive Months at Squash World No. 1 | 2015 | Held the World No. 1 spot for 108 consecutive months (9 years). |
Scientific & Professional "World Firsts"
Beyond the Guinness Book, several Malaysian women are recognized for global breakthroughs:
- Dr. Nur Adlyka Ainul Annuar: An astrophysicist who led a team that discovered a "hidden" supermassive black hole in the galaxy NGC1448, roughly 38 million light-years away.
- Major Patricia Yapp Syau Yin: She made history as the world’s first female pilot to fly the MiG-29 fighter jet, a feat that gained international recognition in the aviation world.
- Dr. Wan Wardatul Amani Wan Salim: The first Malaysian to lead a NASA satellite launch (the SporeSat-1) to study how living cells respond to gravity.
- Nor "Phoenix" Diana: Recognized globally as the world’s first hijab-wearing professional wrestler, sparking a shift in the inclusivity of the sport.
Recent Sporting Milestones (2024–2025)
- Tan Cheong Min (Wushu): In 2025, she became the first Malaysian to win a World Games Gold Medal in Wushu (Nanquan and Nandao events).
- Nadia Lim (Swimming): At just 15, she broke multiple long-standing national records in 2025, signaling her rise toward the world rankings in freestyle swimming.
- Sivasangari Subramaniam (Squash): In 2024, she won the prestigious London Classic, defeating the reigning World No. 1 and No. 4, marking a historic comeback for Malaysian squash on the world tour.
Cultural & Arts Records
- Kiki Poh: The first Malaysian shading and grooming technical director at Pixar, contributing to world-renowned films like Cars 3, Finding Dory, and Toy Story 3.
- Shila Amzah: The first Malay-Muslim singer to successfully break into the massive Chinese music market, winning the inaugural Asian Wave competition.
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20 January 2026: 5.35 p.m
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