{
  "id": 19782840,
  "title": "One-handed mechanic repairs up to five motorcycles a day",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/one-handed-mechanic-repairs-up-to-five-motorcycles-a-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T08:51:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/11/1576949/one-handed-mechanic-repairs-five-motorcycles-day"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JOHOR BARU: A 32-year-old mechanic, Samsul Aripin Sadip, can repair up to five motorcycles a day using only one hand following a 2019 motorcycle crash that resulted in the loss of his right arm. Samsul suffered severe injuries in the accident while test-riding a customer's motorcycle from Sungai Danga to Puteri Harbour, which skidded and collided with a road divider. Doctors at Sultanah Aminah Hospital performed an amputation to save his life, advising him that not undergoing the surgery could have led to risks affecting his brain nerves. Samsul accepted his fate, believing in Allah's plan and considering the future impact on his parents. He credits his parents for being his source of strength during this difficult time. Samsul underwent a few months of rest before retraining himself to repair motorcycles using his left hand, which initially felt awkward but grew in confidence with continuous practice. He is now employed at a motorcycle workshop in Jalan Harmonium 23/14, Tebrau, where he works from noon to 11pm and can repair two to five motorcycles daily, depending on the extent of the damage. Despite many people being amazed by his ability to fix motorcycles with one hand, Samsul remains humble, stating that it was a challenging process but achievable through persistence. He has always had a passion for repairing motorcycles since he was 14, and his work has earned him job offers from several workshops. Samsul hopes to deepen his skills and inspire others facing similar adversity.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BARU: Despite losing an arm in a 2019 motorcycle crash, a 32-year-old mechanic here can still repair up to five motorcycles a day using only one hand.",
  "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."
}