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The Sun
03-07-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Teaching college student overcomes cancer battle to achieve her dream
A teaching college student has become an inspiration to many after graduating despite facing severe health challenges, proving that determination and resilience can overcome even the toughest of trials. Nur Syahidatunnajwa Mohamad Naim, a student from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) Tuanku Bainun Campus in Bukit Mertajam, Penang recently went viral on TikTok after a video of her convocation ceremony was shared by @shafiqalsukri. What made her graduation truly remarkable was her battle with Hodgkin lymphoma cancer. According to the announcer at the convocation, Syahidatunnajwa had undergone 22 sessions of chemotherapy, 15 sessions of radiotherapy, and was still undergoing medical treatment at the time of her graduation. Despite these challenges, she successfully completed her degree in Islamic Studies, becoming a symbol of perseverance and courage for many across the nation. The comments section on the viral TikTok video was flooded with well-wishes and words of admiration for Syahidatunnajwa. Many called her a 'real fighter' who overcame not only physical pain but also emotional and mental struggles on her journey to academic success. One user, @itsbloomienine, who identified herself as Syahidatunnajwa's friend, shared a heartfelt tribute. 'Najwa is such a kind person. She's gentle, and her character is truly admirable. Indeed, Allah tested her with cancer and the loss of her father. We're so proud of you, Syahid! Alhamdulillah, you finally graduated after going through so many storms!' Syahidatunnajwa's inspiring story reminds netizens that no matter how big the challenges are, they do not have to stop you from achieving your dreams.
Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
Director: Edu Dept working to increase enrolment in Form Six, better STPM performance
Efforts were underway to increase awareness and exposure among students about STPM exam formats and answering techniques, as well as equipping Form Six teachers with better training. – File photo KUCHING (June 25): The Sarawak Education Department is actively working to boost Form Six enrolment and performance, said its director Omar Mahli. He said while the state saw improvements in several areas—including the number of perfect scorers and high-performing schools—more effort was needed to attract students to pursue Form Six as a viable pathway after the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination. 'There are various post-SPM options such as IPG (Institute of Teacher Education), pre-university, foundation programmes and Form Six. 'We want to see more students choose Form Six,' he told reporters after the announcement of the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 exam results at Dewan Jamilah, Yayasan Sarawak yesterday. Omar said efforts were underway to increase awareness and exposure among students about STPM exam formats and answering techniques, as well as equipping Form Six teachers with better training. 'We acknowledge there's still a shortage of Form Six teachers. However, we've been managing it by using existing mainstream subject teachers to fill the gap,' he said. When asked about the decline in performance among previously high-achieving schools, he said further analysis would be conducted to identify the key factors involved. 'There could be many contributing factors. In fact, these students still have the opportunity to improve their results. 'We will look into it through further analysis and share the key factors behind the decline once identified,' he said. education Form Six Omar Mahli Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
