A FORMER Paralympic badminton champion is looking for collectors to take over his collection of vintage Mercedes-Benz cars, Kosmo! reported.
Jasmi Md Tegol, 58, said that maintaining his collection of 31 classic cars is becoming more difficult as he ages, and his children have no interest in taking over.
“Before this, I had 38 classic cars. But because of my health condition, I sold several vehicles. I have 31 cars left now.
“Every time it floods, I need to drive them to a higher location. I am also unable to carry the car batteries on my own,” he said at his house in Kampung Permatang Pasir, Port Dickson.
The former athlete, who now works as a teacher in Melaka, said he purchased his cars from other collectors, including from royalty.
He said taking care of the cars is not difficult, but each engine needs to be turned on daily.
“Even though these cars might look old to others, collectors appreciate their uniqueness,” Jasmi added.
> Even before its cinema release, Duyung: Legenda Aurora has sparked lively debate online, with netizens scrutinising everything from its promotional poster to costumes that some say fall short of expectations set by the original film, according to Utusan Malaysia.
The discussion intensified recently after early viewers revealed that the sequel features the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in several scenes.
Its director, Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Abdul Razak Mohaideen, has since acknowledged the use of AI, but stressed that it accounts for only about 2% of the film.
Lead actress Anna Jobling said she was unaware of the AI usage, adding that she had only been informed that computer-generated imagery (CGI) would be used to enhance visual realism.“Regarding the use of AI, you’d have to ask Prof Razak because I don’t really know.
“This was also my first time watching the film. I was only told that CGI would be used,” she said when met at a recent press conference.
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