KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) remains relevant as a competitive and inclusive educational pathway, with students from various backgrounds proving their ability to achieve academic excellence to pursue university studies.
An Orang Asli student from Kampung Paya Mendoi, Kuala Krau, Pahang, Hazaril Hakimi Hassan, who obtained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.00 in STPM 2025, said his success came after he began to understand the advantages of the form six route, which had previously received little attention
“When I learned about the advantages of form six and received support from teachers and family, I was more confident in choosing this path,” he said after receiving the Malaysian Examinations Council (MPM) excellence award at the MPM Building, here yesterday.
The former student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Temerloh intends to continue his studies in the field of Malay Language Education at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and aspires to become a lecturer.
Former student of SMK Tsung Wah, Kuala Kangsar, Perak, Ng Yu Yong, who also obtained a CGPA of 4.00, described STPM as a path that can increase academic competitiveness, as well as being recognized internationally and opening up opportunities to further studies at leading universities abroad.
“Form six is a better option if you have financial problems. The cost is much lower, if you really aim for excellence, you should choose form six because it is more competitive. I encourage students to continue their studies to form six. It will help increase your potential and capabilities,” he said.
The student, who obtained 5As including in Physics and Biology, said he had set a target of excellence since entering form six because he saw STPM as the best platform to achieve his dream of a career in medicine.
He aims to further his studies in the field of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Malaya.
Meanwhile, a visually impaired student, Yeoh Chwen Yih, who also obtained a CGPA of 4.00, said STPM provides a more inclusive learning environment with the support of screen reading technology which facilitates the daily learning process.
He, who attends St John’s Institution here, said the use of the software allows learning materials to be accessed more quickly compared to the Braille method, thus increasing learning effectiveness.
“For visually impaired students, the options available are quite limited and I find that form six provides a more inclusive learning environment,” he said.
Yeoh, who aspires to further his studies in the field of law, sees STPM as the appropriate path to achieve his dream.
— BERNAMA
![PUTRAJAYA, JUNE 19 -- The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) cracked down on the sale of suspected counterfeit branded goods involving a seizure value of RM600,000 at three separate locations in Johor Bahru, last Monday. KPDN Enforcement Director-General, Datuk Azman Adam said that his party, through the Putrajaya Enforcement Division, raided three premises that offered various types of branded goods displaying the trademarks of several well-known brands without the permission of the registered trademark owners. "This operation is the result of a month's worth of intelligence on traders who were found to be selling at major supermarkets, as well as being suspected of being distributors to other traders." "The raid team seized various types of goods suspected of using the trademark incorrectly, such as clothing, handbags, wallets, belts, perfumes and related business documents, with a total value of the seizure estimated at RM600,000," he said in a statement today. Azman said that the results of the initial inspection and verification with the complainant's representative found that there was reasonable cause to believe that an offence had been committed. In this regard, he said, the Ministry of National Development and Reform also detained four local individuals, consisting of the owner and caretaker of the premises, to assist in the investigation as they are believed to be involved in the management of the business operations. He said the case is being investigated under Section 102(1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019 [Act 815] and individuals convicted of the offence can be fined a maximum of RM10,000 for each counterfeit item or imprisoned for a maximum of three years or both for the first offence, while for subsequent offences, a maximum fine of RM20,000 for each item or imprisoned for a maximum of five years or both. He said that for company or corporate offenders, the maximum fine is RM15,000 for each item for the first offence and a maximum of RM30,000 for each item for subsequent offences. Azman said the Ministry of Trade and Industry would continue to intensify enforcement operations and would not compromise with any party that carries out activities such as selling or distributing counterfeit goods that violate intellectual property rights and mislead consumers. -- BERNAMA](https://minutesmy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/TB_KPDN-SITA_KPDN-1024x576.webp)
