Bagan Datuk: The 2024 Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) candidates in Bagan Datuk recorded a 100 per cent pass rate, with an increase in the overall Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to 3.22 compared to 3.09 in 2023.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, said Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tun Abdul Razak achieved the district’s highest CGPA of 3.53, while SMK Khir Johari also saw an increase in CGPA to 3.11. The 2024 STPM achievement in Bagan Datuk saw a rise in the number of excellent candidates. A total of seven candidates, or 12.07 per cent of all candidates, obtained a perfect CGPA of 4.00, a jump compared to only two candidates, or 3.45 per cent, in 2023.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also Minister of Rural and Regional Development, stated that the achievement symbolises pre-university academic excellence and reflects the commitment of students, the efforts of teachers and parents, as well as support from the District Education Office. As the Member of Parliament for Bagan Datuk, he prioritises educational development and youth potential in this constituency. He mentioned that all forms of support will continue to be channelled, including education assistance programmes, motivational guidance, and access to higher education and technical training opportunities.
He extended congratulations to all STPM candidates nationwide for the overall improvement in exam performance, where the national CGPA increased to 2.85 compared to 2.84 the previous year. Improvements were also recorded in various indicators, including the number of candidates who obtained a CGPA of 4.00, those achieving 5As and 4As, and the percentage of full passes in five and four subjects.
In addition, Ahmad Zahid announced that the RM150 Early School Assistance for Form Six students will be provided starting in 2025, along with continuous corporate social responsibility (CSR) courses for Form Six teachers and cash incentives for outstanding Form Six centres. He expressed hope that this success serves as motivation for other young generations to continue achieving excellence and bring honour to the Bagan Datuk district.