
Father's Final Words Propel Student to Perfect STPM Score
A Melaka student has achieved a perfect 4.00 CGPA in the 2025 STPM examination, crediting her late father's parting advice as the cornerstone of her academic triumph and personal resilience.
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A Melaka student has achieved a perfect 4.00 CGPA in the 2025 STPM examination, crediting her late father's parting advice as the cornerstone of her academic triumph and personal resilience.

Malaysia's 2025 STPM examination results reveal the strongest academic performance in over a decade, with the national CGPA reaching 2.88—the highest mark since 2013 and representing a 12-year upward trajectory.

Twenty-year-old Yong Xin Yi from Ipoh achieved a perfect 4As in the 2025 STPM examination by dedicating five hours daily to revision and maintaining strong classroom engagement, setting an example for aspiring students.