72YO retired Malaysian engineer repairs toys and gives them back to charity


‘Staying active through meaningful hobbies like repairs helps senior citizens keep mentally alert,’ says Tan. Photos: The Star/Art Chen

Tan Guan Poh, 75, hung up his tools as an electrical and electronics engineer over 25 years ago – but he never stopped tinkering.

His favourite project these days? Faulty toys.

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