KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — More than 900 students in Johor did not sit for the SPM examination, with some believing they can secure well-paying jobs in Singapore without completing Form 5.
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — More than 900 students in Johor did not sit for the SPM examination, with some believing they can secure well-paying jobs in Singapore without completing Form 5.
Johor Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin raised concerns over the dropout rate, stressing the crucial role of parents in ensuring their children complete their education.
“The challenge for us is that Singapore does not require the SPM for employment,” he said at the Bantuan Kasih Murid Johor event, urging schools to engage parents and students on the exam’s importance.
His remarks follow Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek’s statement last month that around 10,000 students nationwide had yet to confirm their exam attendance.
To support dropouts, Aznan highlighted the Johor Talent Development Council, which offers alternative education through Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).
This trend comes as more Malaysians seek job opportunities in Singapore, attracted by the stronger currency.
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