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The Sun
a day ago
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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.
The Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Sun
Desire to uplift family drives Orang Asli student to STPM excellence
KUALA LUMPUR: The desire to improve her family's social standing became the driving force for Orang Asli student Roziana Tan Beng Hai to emerge as one of the top scorers in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination. Roziana, a student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjung Gemok, Kuala Rompin, Pahang, said it was sheer hard work and discipline that led to her being named the 2024 STPM Best Student in the Orang Asli category by the Malaysian Examinations Council (MEC). 'My inspiration is to improve my family's social standing, and then elevate my social status... so that I can stand tall as a great Orang Asli,' she said. She said this after the 2024 STPM, Malaysian University English Test and Malay Language Proficiency Certificate for Foreign Nationals Outstanding Student Award Ceremony here today. The awards were presented by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Roziana, who obtained 4As with a perfect cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0, said her life, which is full of hardship - such as the lack of electricity and internet in her village and a daily school commute of nearly one hour - only strengthened her resolve to the point of being willing to stay in the school hostel for a year and a half to focus on the STPM preparation. Asked about her plans, Roziana said she had put Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) as her top pick to further her education in economics, which is her field of interest. 'I am keen on economics, so I plan to study in that field... UKM is my preferred choice because it is one of the best varsities in Malaysia,' she said. Meanwhile, for Nik Muhamad Ahnaf Rujhiee Raja Anuar, the 2024 STPM Best Student in the Special Needs (blind) category, revision and practice were the keys to his success, in addition to often asking teachers if there were things he did not understand. 'I always asked my teachers if I didn't understand anything. Over time, I managed to have a better grasp of the subjects and, alhamdulillah, it paid off today,' said Nik Muhamad Ahnaf, who obtained 4As with a CGPA of 4.0. Another top STPM student, Ahmad Hanif Roslan attributed his keen interest in history for propelling him to excel in the subject and be named the Best Student in the 2024 STPM History Subject. 'For me, history is an interesting subject. I never get bored reading about history, although others may feel otherwise. But I know that we can learn a lot from history,' he said. Earlier, MEC chairman Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff announced the 2024 STPM results, which recorded a national CGPA of 2.85, the highest ever recorded since the examination's inception. He added that a total of 1,266 candidates, or 3.06 per cent, achieved a CGPA of 4.00, an increase of 150 candidates compared to 2023.
Borneo Post
a day ago
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- Borneo Post
SMK Marudi repeats impressive 100 pct pass rate in 2024 STPM
SMK Marudi students and teachers hold cardboards showing their CGPA in last year's STPM examination. MIRI (June 24): SMK Marudi in Baram once again recorded an impressive 100 per cent pass rate in the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination, maintaining the same achievement as in the previous year. Its principal Mohamad Effendi Panglima said a total of 38 out of 101 students who sat for the examination last year obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.00 and above, despite a slight drop in the school's overall CGPA from 2.97 in 2023 to 2.68 in 2024. Effendi (left) presents a certificate of excellence to Dennis (second right) as SMK Marudi Parent and Teacher Association (PTA) chairman Blalang Atom (second left) and Dennis's mother (right) look on. 'The top performer for this year is Dennis Balan Paulos from class U6 Glory, who achieved a perfect CGPA of 4.00,' he said at the STPM results presentation at the school today. Effendi said that other outstanding students included Christina Sani Madela, who scored a CGPA of 3.84; Audrey Lisa (3.75); Jeesika Sulai (3.75); and Elisia Veronica Jarmal (3.67). He pointed out the excellent results reflected the strong cooperation and commitment of the teachers, parents as well as the students.
