{
  "id": 16680783,
  "title": "Malaysia’s Manjari makes her numbers count in Ireland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/malaysias-manjari-makes-her-numbers-count-in-ireland-16680783",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T23:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/leisure/2026/10/27/malaysias-manjari-makes-her-numbers-count-in-ireland"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manjari Tanuskodi, a 10-year-old Malaysian-born student, has made a significant impact in the world of mathematics. Her dedication to the subject has not only earned her the title of Rock Hero, one of the highest ranks on Times Tables Rock Stars (TTRS), but also placed her among the top three finishers in the Ireland Rocks, a regional TTRS virtual competition.\n\nOver three days, Manjari answered an impressive 9,903 questions, testing her speed and accuracy in solving mathematical problems across multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it was her first competition of this kind. Despite the anxiety that accompanied her first-time participation, Manjari remained determined and felt proud of her performance.\n\nHer parents, Kala Manickam and her husband, have always encouraged her love for learning, nurturing her curiosity and helping her overcome difficulties in areas like English. Born in Melaka, Malaysia, Manjari moved to Belfast, Northern Ireland, with her family in 2021. Her fascination with numbers started early, with her counting objects, comparing colors, and even analysing the amount of rice on her plate from a young age.\n\nAs she prepares to transition to grammar school in 2027, Manjari remains excited about new experiences and potential career paths, such as becoming a paediatric doctor or a teacher. Her parents hope she will contribute to society back home, encouraging children to express themselves and explore their interests while providing support in whichever direction they choose.",
  "summary": "At only 10 years old, Melaka-born Manjari Tanuskodi is preparing to start secondary school a year ahead of her peers.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}