Straight As but at what cost?


The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2024 results are out, and once again, we are told it’s the best performance in over a decade. The numbers are eye-catching. Over 14,000 students secured straight As – an increase from 3.1% in 2023 to 3.7% this year.

On paper, this sounds like something to celebrate. But scratch beneath the surface, and some troubling questions emerge. What is really going on?

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