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Visually impaired students achieve perfect STPM scores
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Visually impaired students achieve perfect STPM scores

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two visually impaired students achieved perfect scores in the 2025 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations.
  • Saw Xin En and R. Nanthini overcame challenges like difficulty seeing the blackboard with support from teachers and peers.
  • Their success demonstrates that visual impairment does not hinder academic achievement.

Despite visual impairments, two students have achieved outstanding results in the 2025 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) examinations, each earning a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.0. Saw Xin En, 20, and R. Nanthini are among the top achievers, proving that disability is not a barrier to academic excellence.

Saw Xin En shared that a primary challenge during her Form Six studies was the difficulty of seeing the blackboard in class. However, she emphasized the crucial role played by her teachers and friends, whose support significantly eased her learning process. This collaborative environment fostered her ability to keep pace with the curriculum.

Their success highlights the importance of inclusive education and the effectiveness of support systems within educational institutions. The achievements of Xin En and Nanthini serve as an inspiration, showcasing that with the right assistance and a conducive learning environment, students with visual impairments can excel and reach their full potential.

Kalau…

— Saw Xin EnDescribing the challenges she faced due to her visual impairment.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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