The results of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams often play a critical role in determining a teenager’s future direction.
Recently, an 18-year-old girl took to the social media platform X to share her deeply personal and emotional journey after receiving 5Cs, 1D, and 1E in her SPM exams last year.
For many students, the support and encouragement from parents are crucial during academic pursuits.
M’sian parents call teen ‘stupid’ and ‘hopeless’
However, this young woman faced the opposite—a sense of favouritism and increased pressure following her SPM results.
“I don’t know, but sometimes it’s sad when parents favour younger siblings. I always have to sacrifice for my siblings,” she wrote.
She reminisced about her childhood, which she felt lacked the support her younger siblings received.
“My childhood was different from my siblings. I wish I could experience what they feel. I got 5Cs, 1D, and 1E in SPM. My parents didn’t congratulate or feel proud of me at all, even though during the SPM trial exams I got grade G for all subjects,” she shared.
‘I’m tired, I did my best’
The disappointment didn’t end with her exam results. The young woman faced harsh criticism and lack of support from her parents after failing to receive offers to continue her studies at a higher level.
“Instead, outsiders praised me because I did my best. I was sad. After my application to the UPU (Central University Unit) to enter university was rejected, I was even more sad,” she explained.
“They said my results were stupid and that I had no hope of studying. I’m not giving up as long as the appeal results haven’t been released. But I’m sad because my parents don’t support me. If I could, I swear I wouldn’t want to be the eldest child. Because I’m tired. I have to sacrifice everything for my siblings,” she added.
Despite the lack of support at home, the girl found encouragement and advice from the online community.
One user suggested she consider vocational education: “Don’t just focus on public higher education institutions (IPTA). Try applying to Giat Mara or Polytechnic.”
Another user offered supportive words: “I don’t have any advice because I don’t know what you’re going through. But please don’t give up. And please don’t make any rash or foolish decisions.”
A more critical voice reminded her of her responsibilities: “What have you sacrificed? Your job as a student is just to study. You couldn’t even get a B in BM, history, or Islamic studies? When the teacher asked you to study, did you really try? Now that’s in the past. Focus on the future. Try KPTM, UniKL, Polytechnics, or any other path. Talk to your school counsellor.”
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