Khagendra Thapa Magar may have once been the world’s shortest man but he has his eyes set on one of the world’s tallest towers – the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia.Khagendra Thapa Magar, who is only 67cm tall, will certainly strike a stark contrast when he poses beside the towers during his visit here.
The 18-year-old goodwill ambassador for the Nepal Tourism Board is in Malaysia for the first time.
“I am the shortest man from the highest mountain (Mount Everest) in the world. I look forward to seeing the tallest twin towers in Malaysia,” Khagendra quipped in Nepali.
His words were translated by the country’s ambassador to Malaysia Dr Rishi Adhikari during a press conference at Hilton Kuala Lumpur yesterday in conjunction with the teenager’s visit.
Khagendra’s stature has already granted him celebrity status in his home country, particularly after being certified by the Guinness World Book of Records as the world’s shortest man.
He held the record for eight months until 59cm-tall Junrey Balawing of the Phillipines knocked him out of the top spot in June this year.
He is now seeking another record attempt for having the world’s smallest feet and hands.
Malaysian shoemaker Sherlina Doraimani, of Natasha Handmade Shoes, will produce three pairs of custom-made footwear for Khagendra as a gift.
Sherlina said Khagendra’s feet were only about 10.2cm in length.
Accompanied by his father Rup Bahadur, members of the Khagendra Thapa Magar Foundation and several Nepalese celebrities, Khagendra is expected to meet and greet other Nepalese on his tour to several cities including Johor Baru, Penang and Port Klang until Thursday.
... ... ... nepalawaz
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