Bukit Assek rep rewards 49 SPM high achievers with RM10,800 in incentives
Top scorer Divine Dnurani Nagi Julia receives her award from Chieng for achieving 9As in SPM 2024 during the SPM 2024 Student Excellence Incentive Award Presentation Ceremony. Also seen are Lau (left) and Doreen Tiong.
SIBU (May 15): A total of 49 students from Bukit Assek who scored 5As and above in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination were awarded cash incentives today in recognition of their academic achievements.
The awards were presented by Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek at the SPM 2024 Student Excellence Incentive Award Presentation Ceremony at SMK Bukit Assek here today.
'This is a remarkable improvement from last year when only 13 students achieved 5As or more. The increase reflects stronger academic performance and greater support from families and schools,' he said
A total of RM10,800 was disbursed this year—up from RM3,900 in 2023—as part of Chieng's education incentive programme.
He also announced a revised incentive structure for the 2024 SPM candidates: RM100 for scoring 5As, with an additional RM100 for every A beyond that.
'For example, a student who scores 9As will receive RM500. It's both a reward and a motivation to push for higher results,' he explained.
Chieng credited the success to the collective efforts of students, teachers, and parents.
He emphasised that academic excellence is the result of a supportive learning environment and strong community values.
He urged this year's Form Five students to draw inspiration from the recipients and aim high.
'To those who received awards today—this is just the beginning. Stay focused, stay humble, and keep striving for success,' he said.
The ceremony concluded with Chieng thanking teachers and parents for their dedication while calling for continued collaboration to elevate education standards in Bukit Assek.
Meanwhile, SMK Bukit Assek's senior assistant Lau Chik Kong also congratulated the students and highlighted the school's improved academic performance.
'Our school's Grade Point Average (GPA) has improved to 3.99 in SPM 2024, compared to 4.94 in 2023. All 15 subjects offered showed improvement,' said Lau in his speech.
He cited subjects such as Chemistry, which improved significantly from 4.00 to 1.43, Biology (from 4.79 to 3.62), and Mathematics (from 7.14 to 3.81) as evidence of overall academic progress.
Out of the 182 students who sat for the exam, four achieved 9As, six scored 8As, eight got 7As, nine earned 6As, and 22 students secured 5As.
'These achievements are the result of the dedication of our teachers, support from parents and guardians, and the commitment of our students,' he said.
Lau also thanked Chieng for his continued support and encouragement, adding that the incentive programme not only motivates students but also fosters a culture of excellence in the school community. Bukit Assek joseph chieng lead SPM 2024 top scorers
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