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The Star
06-07-2025
- General
- The Star
‘Form Six, not a last resort'
A TOTAL of 14 Form Six centres across three categories - Form Six Colleges, Mod Two and Mod Three Centres - have been awarded RM80,000 in incentives. This was in recognition of their top performance in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 examinations. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the selection was based on the centres' average grade point achievements in the examinations. 'What's most important to highlight is that these are regular national schools - not premium schools - but they have shown outstanding improvements in their STPM results. 'Despite limited resources and repeated challenges, their spirit and performance are what we must celebrate,' she said during an award presentation ceremony for STPM 2024 top scorers in Selayang, Selangor, on June 24. The Education Ministry, said Fadhlina, is stepping up efforts to ensure that Form Six is no longer seen as a last resort, but as a strategic path to higher education. 'This is part of our broader commitment to strengthening the Form Six pathway for all students, and to ensure it continues to be a primary choice after the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM),' she explained. To drive this push, Fadhlina said the ministry is implementing several initiatives (see infographic) to revitalise Form Six - not only to enrich the academic experience but also to offer financial aid and leadership development opportunities. She said that to strengthen instruction, the ministry will work with the Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) to provide corporate social responsibility (CSR)-based teacher training. 'We are conducting CSR-based training for Form Six teachers to improve the quality of teaching and learning, so that content delivery becomes more effective. 'This initiative will involve cooperation among divisions in the Education Ministry, particularly the Daily School Management Division and MPM, to ensure that everyone involved - students and teachers – receives attention,' she said. Regarding financial aid, Fadhlina said a RM100 monthly scholarship from Farm Fresh Berhad is being offered to 500 selected B40 students across 10 states, running until December this year. She added that to ease the financial burden on parents and motivate students, Form Six students are eligible to receive the RM150 Early Schooling Aid (BAP), previously limited to students from Year One to Form Five. 'The first phase of distribution was completed in February, involving nearly RM7mil,' she said, adding that the next phase will begin on Aug 1, with an estimated allocation of RM7.8mil. Immersive learning Fadhlina expressed the ministry's hope to expand the pilot programme placing Form Six students in public universities and to encourage more universities to participate. Currently, the programme is run at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). 'Students live on campus, access all facilities, join campus programmes, and benefit from digital and technological resources. 'Although they will still sit for the STPM examinations as usual, the advantage is that they are placed inside these universities,' she said. Fadhlina also announced the formation of the Form Six Madani generation representative council under her purview. 'We are streamlining the Form Six council, where all student associations will operate under its umbrella,' she said. Fadhlina added that through this effort, the ministry aims to build a Form Six leadership team, particularly to nurture the next generation of national leaders. 'These students will be given the opportunity to be with me and experience the leadership process through an internship programme we call 'Sanggar Bitara',' she said. Post-STPM options Fadhlina said Form Six graduates are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Education Programme (PISMP) at the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM), a path previously limited to SPM leavers. Additionally, 300 scholarships are available for outstanding STPM graduates to pursue education degrees at local universities. 'I hope STPM graduates will apply and look into this offer to further their studies in the field of education,' she said. The MPM will also allow students to retake or 'patch' selected STPM papers within the same academic year to improve results and university admission prospects, she added. Key initiatives Pilot programme at public universities A pilot Form Six programme has been launched at UKM and USM. Opportunity to pursue studies at IPGM From 2024, Form Six leavers are eligible to enrol in PISMP at IPGM. Scholarships for students 300 top-performing STPM students will receive scholarships to pursue education degrees. In partnership with Farm Fresh, selected B40 students will receive RM100 monthly until December this year. 'Patching' STPM results MPM will allow students to retake or 'patch' specific STPM subjects within the same academic year to improve results. BAP for students All Form Six students will receive RM150 in BAP, starting this year. Incentive for Form Six centres Starting this year, the ministry will award performance-based incentives to selected Form Six centres to recognise student, teacher and school commitment. Training for teachers The ministry and MPM will conduct targeted training programmes to enhance the quality of teaching and learning. Source: Education Ministry
The Sun
24-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Terengganu Tops STPM 2024 with Highest National CGPA
KUALA LUMPUR: Terengganu has once again emerged as the top-performing state in the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination, achieving the highest national Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.12 in 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive year the state has led the rankings, improving from 3.11 in 2023 and surpassing the national average of 2.85. State Education Department deputy director (Learning Sector) Wan Zuraidi Che Wan Zaid revealed that the number of students securing straight A's rose to 110, up from 79 in 2023. 'Siti Asihah Othman from SMK Sultan Ahmad was named the top STPM 2024 student in the Social Science stream at the national level,' he announced. Pahang also showcased strong results, with 82 candidates achieving a perfect CGPA of 4.00. SMK Jerantut was recognised as the Best Overall National Form Six Centre. Meanwhile, Johor reported seven students scoring 5As and 167 with 4As, recording a state CGPA of 2.95, above the national average. Sabah saw 146 candidates attain a CGPA of 4.00, up from 130 in 2023. Kelantan, Perak, Kedah, Penang, Sarawak, and Perlis also reported notable improvements, with Perlis maintaining zero failures for five straight years.
Borneo Post
24-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
92 STPM candidates from S'wak record 4.0 CGPA
Omar (front, centre) joins STPM top achievers in celebration during the results announcement ceremony. — Photo by Kong Jun Liung KUCHING (June 24): Sarawak recorded a slight improvement in the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) exam, with 92 candidates achieving a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 4.0, said state Education Department director Omar Mahli. He said this was an increase of 0.06 per cent compared to the 88 candidates in the 2023 STPM examination. 'In terms of overall CGPA, the number of candidates that scored between 3.75 to 3.99 is 312, while 1,570 candidates scored between 3.00 to 3.74,' he said after the announcement of the 2024 STPM results at Dewan Jamilah, Yayasan Sarawak here today. He added Sarawak achieved an overall CGPA of 2.68 in the 2024 STPM. Omar said a total of 5,877 candidates registered for the 2024 STPM exam, up from the 5,838 that registered in 2023, while 5,717 candidates sat for all three semesters. He noted Sarawak saw improvements in various subjects, including Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Information and Communications Technology, Usuluddin, Tahfiz Al-Quran, Chemistry, Syariah, Business studies, and Literature in English. 'A total of 5,612 candidates, or 98.16 per cent, passed all four or five subjects. 'To be eligible for the STPM certificate, a candidate must obtain at least a partial pass in one subject. 'For the STPM 2024 examination, I am pleased to inform that out of the 5,717 candidates who sat for the exam, all are eligible to be awarded the STPM 2024 certificate,' Omar announced. Among the notable achievers is Kong Wei Hang from SMK Sungai Merah, Sibu, who was recognised for his outstanding performance and will be receiving an award from the Federal Ministry of Education in Kuala Lumpur today (June 25). Meanwhile, the 12 schools in Sarawak which achieved excellent STPM results with a CGPA of over 3.00 were SMK Saribas in Betong; SMK Sacred Heart, SMK Chung Hua, SMK Bandar Sibu, SMK Rosli Dhoby, SMK Methodist and SMK Tung Hua in Sibu; SMK Merbau, SMK Chung Hua and Kolej Tun Datuk Tuanku Haji Bujang in Miri; as well as SMK Green Road and SMK Bako in Kuching. SMK Sacred Heart was also named the best national-level Form Six Centre for both Mod 2 and Mod 3 categories.
Barnama
24-06-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Ahmad Zahid Congratulates STPM 2024 Candidates
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the 41,434 candidates who received their Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) 2024 examination results today. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid extended his best wishes to all candidates, regardless of their performance. 'If you achieved excellent results, Alhamdulillah and keep striving forward. If the outcome is not as expected, don't worry. This is not the end, but a new beginning. Many more opportunities will come, insya-Allah. 'Congratulations and well done to all! You have done your best. Proud of everyone and wish you all the best!' he said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Rural and Regional Development Minister, also expressed appreciation to the parents and teachers for their continued support and encouragement behind the students' success. Earlier, Malaysian Examinations Council chairman Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the national cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for STPM 2024 stood at 2.85, the highest ever recorded since the examination was introduced. -- BERNAMA
Borneo Post
24-06-2025
- General
- Borneo Post
STPM 2024 records highest national CGPA of 2.85
Md Amin announces the STPM 2024 results at MPM today. – Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (June 24): The national cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for the 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination has reached 2.85, the highest ever recorded since the examination's inception. Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) chairman Prof Datuk Dr Md Amin Md Taff said the CGPA rose slightly by 0.01 point, up from 2.84 the previous year. 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. 'In 2024, the number of candidates who scored 5As in all five subjects increased from 41 in the 2023 STPM exam to 53,' he told a press conference here today. He also said the number of candidates who scored 4As increased from 1,087 in 2023 to 1,228 in 2024. MORE TO COME
