'Anak Kita' Programme Boosts Academic Achievements Of At-risk Students
She said that the intervention programme has proven effective, with 460 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 candidates from 11 schools in Penang showing excellent performance, following continuous support provided over the past year.
She added that 99 per cent of the students sat for the SPM, and 93 per cent successfully obtained their certificates, particularly in core subjects such as Bahasa Melayu and History, in Penang.
'PAK is a national intervention programme, which is both comprehensive and targeted, involving collaboration between the Ministry of Education (MOE), the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and various strategic partners,' she told reporters, after visiting Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Taman Widuri, here, today.
She added that, as of mid-2025, the implementation of PAK in Penang, covering 1,280 students across 64 schools, has shown significant positive developments.
A total of 71 per cent of students recorded grade improvements in Bahasa Melayu, while 44 per cent showed progress in History. For Mathematics, one of the most challenging subjects, 13 per cent of students managed to improve their grades.
The programme is being implemented in a structured manner, combining online tuition sessions with small-group learning activities, providing additional academic support for SPM students who need it most.
Commenting further, Fadhlina said that the programme takes a holistic approach, which caters to students' specific needs, offering tailored interventions, personal coaching and subject-focused support, as well as psycho-social assistance and counselling.
'We believe this holistic intervention will have a broader impact, and will continue to be expanded. Likewise, we remain committed to sustaining and strengthening these efforts over time,' she said.
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