Orang Asli Girl From Perak Overjoyed To Score Straight 9A’s In SPM Without Tuition

Source: SAYS 

An Orang Asli student from Tapah, Perak, never imagined she would score 9A’s in the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

Fifi Nurfatin Marjaidi Hirwan, from the Semai tribe in Kampung Sungai Segenting, Chenderiang, shared with Bernama that she and her parents were overwhelmed with joy and shed tears of happiness after checking her results online at home on the morning of 27 May.

The 17-year-old achieved A+ in Bahasa Melayu, Islamic Education, History, and Mathematics; A in English, Physics, and Chemistry; and A- in Additional Mathematics and Biology.

As she could hardly believe her eyes, she rushed to her school, Sekolah Menengah Sains Tapah, to obtain the official SPM result slip.

“I am very grateful for this success, and I hope it will inspire more Orang Asli children to excel in their studies,” said Fifi, who aspires to become a teacher like her aunt.

Fifi revealed that she did not attend any tuition classes to prepare for the exam. Instead, she focused on her school lessons, attended extra classes there, and sought help from her teachers whenever she didn’t understand a topic.

“I often study late into the night and wake up early, around 4am, to continue studying. I really didn’t expect to get A’s in all subjects because I only got 3A’s in the SPM trial exam,” she said happily.

Meanwhile, her parents proudly expressed that their eldest daughter of four has always been a diligent student.

“She has been dedicated to her studies from an early age and was involved in various activities, including sports,” said her father, Marjaidi Hirwan Sinak, 40, who works as a gardener.

Marjaidi mentioned that he and Fifi’s mother have always reminded their daughter not to compare herself to other students or feel inferior because of their background.

In addition to her academic success, Fifi also excels in basketball at the district level and chess at the state level.

He also thanked the Orang Asli Development Department (JAKOA) for providing a RM700 scholarship that helped cover Fifi’s schooling needs.

Source : SAYS