‘Ice queens’ continue journey to Antarctica

SHAH ALAM: The All Women Expedition to Antarctica (Aweta), who were held up due to uncertain rains in Puntas Arenas, Chile, was finally able to continue the journey yesterday. Its spokeswoman, when contacted by Bernama, said the team of ice queens led by polar adventurer Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, was allowed into Antarctica […]

Malaysian ‘Ice Queens’ held up by weather

SHAH ALAM: The All Women Expedition to Antarctica (Aweta) team who were scheduled to begin its mission last Wednesday, are held up due to uncertain rains in Puntas Arenas, Chile. Mentor, Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, via her Facebook yesterday, said the team were not allowed to fly until the weather condition is stable. […]

Malaysian ‘ice queens’ ready to conquer Antarctica

SHAH ALAM: Women have always been synonymous with soft, delicate as well as gentle demeanour, and while still retaining these qualities, they have become more courageous in participating in adventurous activities used to be dominated by men. Undoubtedly, more women today are highly educated and more exposed to the outside world and like to challenge […]