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title: "12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’"
url: https://weirdkaya.com/12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british/
date: 2024-12-13
modified: 2024-12-13
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author: "Yu Ang Tan"
description: "A 12-year-old Malaysian student recently went viral after proudly revealing that he failed his English test, scoring only 26%. Despite the poor grade, the Standard 6 student seemed indifferent, offering..."
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  - "English"
  - "English Test"
  - "Malaysia"
  - "msian student"
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# 12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’

##### A 12-year-old Malaysian student recently went viral after proudly revealing that he failed his English test, scoring only 26%. Despite the poor grade, the Standard 6 student seemed indifferent, offering a rather unconventional reasoning behind his performance.

> **In his TikTok post, the boy stated, “Why did I fail my English test? Because I am not British.” **

![Pic 2_12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/pic-2-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)Screengrab via TikTok

## Passes Islamic Studies with flying colours

In another TikTok video, the student highlighted a subject he deemed essential to pass—Islamic Studies—where he achieved a 68% score.

![Pic 1_12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/pic-1-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)Screengrab via TikTok

**“I passed my Islamic Studies test because I’m a Muslim,” he remarked, expressing pride in the result.**

The student also showcased his passion for *basikal lajak*, a type of modified bicycle that has gained notoriety in Malaysia. His posts further amplified concerns among social media users about youth attitudes toward education.

## Netizen: BI & BM are equally important

His lack of concern about improving his grade sparked a mixed reaction online, with many questioning his attitude toward academics.

*"Later when you enter university, don’t panic, okay?," one wrote.*

![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/comment02-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)

*"Even [some of] the British can speak Malay!"*

![Comment01_12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/comment01-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)

*"Just because you’re Malay, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t learn English, right??? If you go study abroad, you’ll still need English, dear."*

![Comment03_12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/comment03-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)

*"English (BI) and Malay (BM) are both important, you know!"*

![Comment04_12yo M’sian Student Fails English Test & Proudly Says ‘I’m Not British’](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/comment04-12yo-msian-student-fails-english-test-proudly-says-im-not-british.png)

## A trend on TikTok

**A quick search on TikTok shows several students displaying their low English test results, with some even celebrating their failures.**

These TikTok videos often feature students showing their test papers with poor grades, accompanied by humorous or dismissive captions.

Read[ also](https://weirdkaya.com/msian-student-slams-teacher-for-holding-math-class-in-english-says-he-isnt-a-coloniser/):

https://weirdkaya.com/msian-student-slams-teacher-for-holding-math-class-in-english-says-he-isnt-a-coloniser/

Many adopt a nonchalant attitude, claiming that English proficiency isn’t essential for their lives.

As education remains a cornerstone of personal and societal development, the importance of fostering a growth mindset and valuing academic success continues to be emphasized by many.