A 14-year-old student, K Poonyamitra, has etched her name into the Malaysia Book of Records after successfully memorising and reciting the first 300 digits of Pi, marking a remarkable academic achievement at a young age.
The Form Two student from SMK St. George (Girls) Penang accomplished the feat on 9 February, earning her recognition under the title “Most Pi Recited From Memory By A Teenager”. Her success reflects a growing trend of young Malaysians excelling in niche intellectual challenges, particularly in memory and mathematics-based disciplines.
Poonyamitra shared that her accomplishment was the result of disciplined practice over two months. She set a daily goal of memorising at least 10 digits and ensured she consistently met her targets to strengthen retention. Initially challenging, she gradually found it easier to recall the numbers as her familiarity increased.
Speaking at the launch of the digitalisation system for temple management under the Penang Hindu Endowments Board at Sri Kunj Bihari Temple, Poonyamitra was presented with a computer and certificate in recognition of her achievement. The event was officiated by Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo, with board chairman RSN Rayer also in attendance.
Driven by a strong interest in numbers and mathematics, she described her record-breaking effort as a personal challenge that ultimately paid off. As the first Malaysian to achieve this in her category, she hopes her success will motivate other students to push their limits and explore their passions, especially in areas involving memory and numerical skills.
Her mother, S Thilagam, revealed that Poonyamitra had previously won the Memory Athlete category in Malaysia Kids Got Talent Season Nine in 2025 after completing a similar Pi memorisation feat. She also secured runner-up position at the ASEAN World Records Rising Starz Icon 2025 competition, which featured 100 participants.
Expanding her ambitions internationally, Poonyamitra recently auditioned online for the 21st season of America’s Got Talent on 11 January, where she showcased her ability to memorise and recite 300 digits of Pi, further demonstrating her exceptional cognitive talent on a global stage.
