Semi-blind girl scores big in SPM exam


Flying colours: Tan (middle), her father Tan Chye Hor and sister Dr Queenie Tan showing her awards for excellence in the SPM examination.

JOHOR BARU: Despite being blind in her right eye, Quintina Tan Guey Juan, 18, has never let her disability stop her from scoring in her examinations.

The former SMK (P) Sultan Abu Bakar science stream student scored an incredible 9A+ and 1A for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam despite struggling with the History subject.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
News , bureaus , SPM , exam

Next In Nation

Tanjong Karang school damaged in midnight blaze
Ministers to answer queries to PM in Parliament while Anwar attends Conference of Rulers meet, says Speaker
Malaysian woman apologises over alleged viral videos mocking locals during China trip
Speaker notifies EC of Pandan and Setiawangsa seat vacancies
Speaker informs Dewan Rakyat of Hamzah's return as Opposition Leader
Umai as identity and tradition
Thunder god’s son takes centre stage
A park, a people, a dilemma
Anwar accords official welcome to Bangladesh PM Tarique
Guardians without a home

Others Also Read