Malay teen excels in Chinese school


Stellar performance: Ahmad Khidir showing his certificate of achievement and a trophy recognising his academic excellence at SMJK Heng Ee. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: A 17-year-old Malay boy is in the spotlight after a video of him receiving five top awards at a national Chinese school went viral.

Ahmad Khidir Ahmad Nazri walked onstage to receive multiple accolades, including the Student of the Year award, first place in his class, first place in the Arts stream as well as awards for highest marks in Bahasa Melayu and Islamic Studies.

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