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The Star
25-06-2025
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- The Star
Autistic student gets As in all STPM subjects
AN autistic boy became the best student of his school in Kelantan, after scoring a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0 in the 2024 STPM, reported Berita Harian. Alam Haikal Jansari Anuar, 20, of SMK Machang, had pursued business studies and scored As in all of his subjects. In an interview, Alam Haikal said he had never considered autism to be a limitation but rather saw it as a challenge to excel academically. 'I believe every limitation has its strengths, and this success is a blessing from God, as well as the result of discipline and diligence in studying every day,' he said. Alam Haikal added that he had dedicated a total of six hours a day to revising his studies during the afternoon and early morning. 'I use different study techniques for each subject. I am aware that I am not like others, so I need to tailor my study methods to my abilities,' he added. Alam Haikal now aspires to become an educator to prove that autistic individuals can also be independent and successful if given the opportunity.
The Sun
24-06-2025
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- The Sun
Alam Haikal breaks through autism barrier to ace STPM
MACHANG: Born with autism, but blessed with a heart full of fire and determination, Alam Haikal Jansari Anuar is not one to be defined by labels. The 20-year-old student from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Machang has done what many thought impossible. He not only aced his Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination but also emerged as the school's top scorer with a perfect cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0. Opting for business studies, Alam Haikal never saw autism as a hindrance and turned the challenge into fuel that powered his extraordinary focus in academics. 'I've never felt ashamed or less than others. I believe every weakness comes with its own strengths. What I achieved today is nothing but a blessing from Allah.' 'I'm not ashamed of being an autistic child because my mother is the inspiration of my life, and my teachers have been the guiding lights on my path,' he told reporters at SMK Machang today. According to Alam Haikal, who aspires to be an educator, his success was not solely the result of hard work, but also stemmed from spiritual discipline and exceptional perseverance. The third of six siblings, he dedicated six hours a day to revision, including a special study session from 3 am to 6 am while the world was still asleep. 'For every subject, I used different learning techniques. I know I'm not the same as others, so I created my own learning style according to my capabilities. 'I had initially targeted a CGPA of just 3.5. I never expected to get all As and be the top student at the school,' said Alam Haikal, who had previously achieved 5As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Behind Alam Haikal's success stands a strong mother, Norlaila Ismail, 53, a resilient woman who has raised three children with disabilities alongside her ex-serviceman husband, never once giving up. 'Alam is the first in our family to achieve this level of academic success. I'm very grateful and pray that he continues to succeed,' she said.
