Press Release

8 December 2005

An attempt by Singapore Adventurer Khoo Swee Chiow to break the existing record of 212.5 Hours underwater

Having conquered great heights and vast distances climbing, skiing, cycling and swimming, Singapore Adventurer Khoo Swee Chiow shall now be conquering new territory going underwater. For his latest adventure, Swee Chiow shall attempt to break the Guinness World Record of the Longest Scuba Submergence (controlled environment). The record to break, set in 1986, is 212 hours 30 minutes.

The challenges facing Swee Chiow in spending 9 days underwater are sleep deprivation, dehydration, skin maceration, chest muscular fatigue from breathing underwater, ear infection, eye irritation from dry air, nausea and vertigo. He shall require great mental and physical stamina to complete this latest challenge.

Interestingly, after 10 years of global expeditions, this will be Swee Chiow's first adventure to be carried out on Singapore soil, and his first adventure where he will not be travelling anywhere. He shall attempt this latest challenge in a specially built water tank measuring 20x10x8 feet, where the public shall be able to interact and encourage him through a viewing panel.

In line with the theme of giving, Swee Chiow, a North East resident, will be giving a very special gift to the residents of the North East and Singapore on Christmas Day - A World Record. This shall further establish Singapore on the World Map as a nation of record setters and breakers. In addition, this feat will be a platform to promote The Indian Ocean - South-East Asia (IOSEA) 'Year of the Turtle - 2006', a marine turtles and habitat conservation campaign staged by UNEP, United Environmental Programme and CMS, Conservation of Migratory Species.

The attempt will be held at Tampines Central as part of the Giving Month organized by Heartware Network, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre and North East CDC. The attempt will commence on 16th December 2005 at 3pm. If everything goes according to schedule, the record will be broken on Christmas Day at 11.30am.

Swee Chiow invites the Media to witness a 5-day test dive scheduled from 3-8 December 2005 at the SAF Yacht Club, Changi Clubhouse. A press conference will be held on 8 December at 11.00am. The media is invited to join him then for a short dive to experience his unique aquatic home first hand during the press conference.

The Media shall be kept informed of relevant updates to this event. The attempt shall also be reported upon daily on Swee Chiow's website (www.daretodream.com.sg).

A special thanks to SAF Yacht Club, Changi Clubhouse, for supporting in the attempt with its hospitality and the use of its premises as a training ground. Also, to CORE-IRM, Fisherman Scuba and SCDF for their round-the-clock assistance during the training program.

Other Information

1. Sponsors
Swee Chiow's endeavours to challenge his limits in each record-breaking attempt would not be possible without the support of his sponsors. For their belief in him, and for making this world record attempt possible, Swe Chiow expresses his heartfelt thanks to the following

Presenting Sponsor

CORE-IRM - Designer and builder of the dive tank. CORE-IRM also provides technical dive crew to monitor the dive and technical dive equipment.

Major Sponsor

Associate Sponsor

Offical Time Keeper

Ball Watch - For keeping accurate timing for this world record attempt.

Supporting Sponsors

	SCDF - Paramedics on site (training and actual attempt)
	SAF Yacht Club - Training venue
	The Water Consultant - Carefree mineral water system
	Fishermen Scuba Studio Pte Ltd - Dive support crew & witnesses
	DKSH - Nutritional beverages
	Nutrition & Sports Professionals - Diet planning
	Seapro - Tailored dive suit
	Astralys Solutions Pte Ltd - Customised Timer program
	Hyperbaric Medical Services - Team doctor & provision of recompression chamber
	Toshiba
	Nonya Manis Caterers Pte Ltd

Organized by

*Information accurate as at press time.

2. Contact for media enquiry:

Ms Kim Tay
Aonia Universal Private Limited - 'Panache & Passion'
Email: kim@anonia.bz
HP: 98736942
Tel: 67326851

3. Details in Brief

3.1 Press Conference

Date:	8 December 2005, Thursday
Duration:	11.00am - 1.00pm
Venue:	SAF Yacht Club, Changi Clubhouse
Highlight:	Members of the press are invited to dive with Swee Chiow

3.2 Longest Scuba Submergence Attempt Details

Start Date & Time:	16 December 2005 at 3pm.
Targetted End Date & Time:	25 December 2005 (Christmas Day) at 11.30am.
Venue:	Tampines Central
Challenges:	Sleep deprivation, dehydration, skin maceration, chest muscular fatigue from breathing underwater, ear infection, eye irritation from dry air, nausea and vertigo

The attempt will be held at Tampines Central, in tandem with the Giving Month celebration organized by Heartware Network, Nation Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre and North East CDC.

Volunteers Needed Urgently

The Guinness World Record requires witnesses to observe Swee Chiow's attempt. A witness must be above 18 years old. Two witnesses are to be on duty at anytime on a 4-hour shift. After a 4-hr break, a witness can resume duty again if he/she would like to do so. There is no limit on the number of shifts each witness can do.

Can you or your organization help? Please contact Kim at 98736942 or kim@aonia.bz