Terengganu maintains best national STPM performance for seventh straight year

Terengganu has once again secured the top spot nationally for its Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examination results, marking the seventh consecutive year of this achievement. In the 2025 examinations, the state recorded a mean Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.18, significantly outperforming the national CGPA of 2.88.

Che Wan Zuraidi Che Wan Zaid, Deputy Director of Terengganu Education, announced the impressive results, highlighting that 112 candidates achieved a perfect CGPA of 4.0. Additionally, 147 candidates obtained all A grades, comprising a combination of A and A- grades. A substantial 90.47 percent, or 1,699 candidates, secured Principal passes in all subjects they undertook.

The success extends to the institutional level, with 43 out of 46 schools offering STPM in Terengganu surpassing the national CGPA. Among these, 36 schools achieved a CGPA of 3.00 or higher. Notable institutions include SMK Bukit Sawa, SMK Kuala Telemong, and SMK Agama Nurul Ittifaq.

Individually, Marisya Kamila Mohamad Hafiz from SMK Bukit Sawa and Wan Nur Mahirah Wan Harun from SMK Bukit Payong, Besut, were recognized as the top STPM students nationally for 2025. Their outstanding performances contribute to Terengganu's sustained academic excellence.