Malaysian boy is now ‘Iron Man’ with new arm
Year One student goes from being made fun of to being named after a Marvel superhero
Baz Mazwin Nik Anis
Attending school was a painful experience for Muhammad Fathul Naqib Fakrul Iskar, who had to face taunts from other students everyday for being born without a left arm.
But things are looking up for the Year One pupil from SK Kampung Tengah in Kemaman, Terengganu, who has been given a prosthetic limb courtesy of MyVista Sdn Bhd, a 3D printing company.
Since he received the bright red prosthetic, Muhammad Fathul Naqib is now known as “Iron Man” after the Marvel superhero.
“I’m famous and everyone wants to see and touch my arm,” the boy proudly declared.
His 3D printed arm had caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak who was being briefed on the latest initiatives under the Northern Corridor Economic Region’s social innovation programme.