Dr Shukor, an orthopaedic surgeon by profession, was the first Malaysian in space. He trained at Star City in Russia and was subsequently selected into the Malaysia’s Angkasawan programme, which sent him to the International Space Station in 2007. Images of him praying and celebrating Eid increased his popularity in the Muslim world. He is the Founder of ‘Angkasawan Foundation’ encouraging more students to become doctors and is the author of best-selling books including My Way of Parenting and 49th Rule. Dr Shukor is currently at the National University of Malaysia UKM as a Research Fellow focusing on education and STEM. He has been to Gaza, Palestine twice for humanitarian aid.