Compiled by C. ARUNO and ZAKIAH KOYA
HE emerged as the champion in an Asian-level competition where participants were tested on their skills in repairing microscopic smartphone components.
Muhammad Syukri Zaidi, 31, took just three minutes and three seconds to get the job done, Sinar Harian reported.
He managed to edge out 200 other competitors at the micro-soldering competition in Indonesia, where participants were tested on their speed, precision and expertise in repairing microscopic components, including central processing units.
Muhammad Syukri, who owns a gadget shop in Kelantan, said the competition required participants to repair the motherboard of an iPhone 15 Pro Max in the fastest possible time.
He outperformed an Indonesian competitor who took second place with a time of three minutes and 42 seconds.
Muhammad Syukri, also known as “Masteryie”, explained that micro-soldering is a specialised skill in mobile phone repair.
His interest in electrical and electronics technology was honed while he was a student at Kota Bharu Polytechnic.
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