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The Star
27-04-2025
- Health
- The Star
Woman determined to sit for SPM to pursue medical dream
SHAH ALAM: A 36-year-old woman is determined to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam this year to fulfil her dream of entering the medical field. Entrepreneur Rusni Shafiya Ruslan said she is taking three subjects from the Pure Science stream for the exam, including Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. She said support from family and friends motivates her to pursue becoming a doctor, despite nearing her 40s. 'My mother chuckled when I said I wanted to retake the SPM, but my sister, surgeon Dr Nur Hanisa Ruslan, has been a great inspiration." "My friends in the medical field also share their career stories, sparking my interest in hospital life and the medical world in general,' she said to Sinar Ahad. Rusni Shafiya, from Kluang, Johor, said she has been interested in this field since childhood. However, as a mother of three, she had to abandon her ambitions due to financial constraints and family commitments at that time. 'This year, I've decided to try again. Now, I focus on retaking essential SPM subjects like Biology, Physics, and Chemistry." "My plan is to continue to university foundation programmes afterwards. I prefer this over Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) as it is more intensive and closer to university learning environments." "If all goes well, I estimate it will take six years to complete my medical studies,' she said. Commenting on her desired career path, Rusni Shafiya said she has no specific plans yet. 'I have a slight inclination towards Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) or Paediatrics. However, I am open to exploring other fields during my studies." 'I believe with effort and support, my dream can become a reality, God willing,' she added.
New Straits Times
27-04-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Determined to become a doctor, woman to sit for SPM at 36
KUALA LUMPUR: A 36-year-old entrepreneur is proving it is never too late to pursue your dreams, as she prepares to sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination this year with hopes of entering the medical field. Sinar Harian reported that Rusni Shafiya Ruslan will sit for three science papers — Biology, Physics and Chemistry — with the unwavering support of her family and friends. "Even though I am almost 40, their encouragement keeps me going," she said. Rusni said her mother was initially amused when she expressed her wish to retake SPM, but her sister, Dr Nur Hanisa Ruslan, a surgeon, has been a strong source of motivation. "Being surrounded by friends and acquaintances in the medical field also deepened my interest in hospital life and medicine. Hearing their experiences made me eager to learn more about the world of healthcare," she said. The mother of three said she had to set aside her ambition in the past due to financial constraints and family responsibilities. However, this year, she decided it was time to take the leap. "My focus now is on retaking the essential SPM subjects. After that, I plan to enroll in a university foundation programme, which I prefer over Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) as it is more intensive and closely aligned with the university environment," she said. Rusni says it will take about six years to complete her medical studies if everything goes according to plan. While she has yet to decide on a specialty, she is interested in obstetrics and gynaecology or paediatrics. "But I am keeping my options open and looking forward to exploring different fields during my studies. I believe that with effort and support, my dream can become a reality," she said.
