SMK Rosli Dhoby student with cerebral palsy excels in SPM

SIBU: Alverth Hudson Awan Kebing, an exceptional candidate from SMK Rosli Dhoby, has showcased remarkable achievements in the recently announced 2022 Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) results, defying the obstacles he faced. Despite living with cerebral palsy (CP) since birth, 18-year-old Alverth’s hard work paid off with an impressive score of 6A and 2C in […]

Slow learner student achieves excellent SPM results

KUCHING: Despite facing challenges in learning at a slower pace, Kevin Tang Siok Kai from SMK Bintulu has achieved an outstanding result of 1A+, 2A, 4A-, 1B+, and 3B in the 2022 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. Tang, who is a slow learner student, expressed his gratitude to his friends and teachers for their support […]

Why is it so difficult for Putrajaya to recognise UEC?

KUCHING: Putrajaya’s sincerity in recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) has been questioned by the Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations. Its president Datuk Richard Wee called it to question especially after Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the government does not have any plans now to recognise the UEC taken by students at Chinese independent high […]

MoE reschedules SPM exam for flood-affected candidates, including in Sarawak

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will reschedule the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 examination for 431 candidates who were stranded and unable to go to the designated examination centre or a nearby centre due to floods.   In a statement today, the MoE said the Examination Board (LP) was in the midst of collecting […]

Thrilling and nervous day for all

KUCHING: Yesterday was the first day of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. It was both a thrilling and nervous day for the candidates, their parents and teachers. At Sekolah Menengah Sains Kuching in Petra Jaya here, parents started coming to school as early as 6 am to give moral support and words of encouragement […]

Minister advises SPM candidates to stay calm, focused   

BANGI: In wishing all the best to the 403,637 candidates sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 written tests from today until March 15, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek advised them to focus, listen and stay calm. “Good luck to all and I wish everyone success,” she said when met at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) […]

Dos and don’ts during SPM exams

KUCHING: As the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations start today (Feb 20), candidates will be pressured to remember everything they need to know for the subject papers and forget the important items during their exams. Here are some of the important checklists that candidates should remember throughout the examination period. Dos -Do bring your Identification […]

SPM 2022 exam starts tomorrow, involves 403,637 candidates

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 403,637 candidates will be sitting for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 written tests from tomorrow (Feb 20) to March 15, involving 3,355 examination centres nationwide. The Education Ministry, in a statement today, said about 131,318 invigilators have been appointed to ensure the smooth running of the SPM examinations. “All […]

Taylor’s College path to an accountancy career

KUCHING: Taylor’s College kickstarted the year with the sponsorship of more than RM80,000 for an accounting workshop called ‘Bengkel Kecemerlangan Prinsip Perakaunan’ to produce more future accountants for nation-building. The accounting workshop was held to prepare students for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and encourage more youths to pursue the profession as a career. The […]

Special focus on dilapidated rural schools

KAPIT: Dilapidated schools in the rural areas of Sarawak and Sabah will be given special attention in the presentation of the 2023 Budget on February 24. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Sabah, Sarawak Affairs and Special Duties) Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said the development of schools in Sarawak is also listed in the […]