Teen overcomes family crisis to score 9As in SPM
KANGAR: Despite a family crisis, the son of a fertiliser storekeeper stayed focused and scored 9As in the 2024 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam.
Adib Azrif Norazamzee, 18, a student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Derma, faced a tough time when his father, Norazamzee Teh, 47, was hit by a motorcycle just as he was preparing for his SPM trial exams last year.
The incident forced him to juggle caring for his bedridden father at home while also preparing for his final exams.
"My father had an accident on his way home. He was hit by a motorcycle, which caused a broken right thigh bone, a broken left arm, and a concussion.
"At that time, I was sitting for my SPM trial exams, and the incident was a heavy blow to me.
"However, my mother and brother took turns caring for my father, so I still had some time to study, especially since I stayed in the school hostel," he said.
He spoke to reporters after the SPM 2024 results announcement ceremony at SMK Derma today.
Adib said he was determined not to let his father's condition disrupt his exam preparations.
"It was heartbreaking to see my father in that state. He was bedridden, and my brother had to take on part-time work to help support the family.
"Although I helped care for my father, I was committed to studying hard and ensuring I could achieve success in the SPM.
"I revised my lessons every morning before dawn prayers and again at night, from 9 to 11pm," he shared.
Adib added that during the actual exams, he made sure to stay focused and not be distracted by his father's condition.
"I had to stay strong and focused, even though I knew my father was bedridden at home. This is my future, and I aspire to become an engineer.
"Alhamdulillah, when the results were announced, I scored 9As. I plan to pursue engineering at the International Islamic University Malaysia," he said.
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