My Education Journey

21 years of life have been quite challenging, especially in academics. I don’t come from a high-level educational background, but with the encouragement and support of my parents, I am now pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with Honors at one of Malaysia’s top universities—National University of Malaysia (UKM) in Bangi, Selangor.

Primary School: Where It All Began

My educational journey started at SK Datuk Awang Udin, Mukah, Sarawak, where I attended pre-school and primary school from Year 1 to Year 6. This was the place where I discovered my potential, particularly in leadership and talent development. I was appointed as Vice President of the School Prefects in Year 5 and served as Class Monitor for four consecutive years from Year 1 to Year 4.

Academically, I sat for the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and achieved 2As and 4Bs. Honestly, it was a bit disappointing because I had scored 5As and 1B in my trial exams, but it was a learning experience that motivated me to push forward.

Secondary School: A Turning Point

After primary school, I was placed in "Kelas Rancangan Khas" in Form 1 at SMK Three Rivers, Mukah, Sarawak, where we studied Mathematics and Science in English. I was later offered a place at Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM), but I turned it down as I felt comfortable with my current school environment. This led to a small disagreement between me and my parents at the time, but I stood by my decision.

In Form 3, I sat for Penilaian Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) and scored 5As and 4Bs, which allowed me to enter the Science Stream in Form 4. However, my journey took an unexpected turn when, just three months into the school year, the world was hit by COVID-19. Schools were forced to close, and online learning became the new norm. It was tough to stay focused, but I persevered and eventually achieved 5As, 2B+, and 2C+ in my Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).

Post-SPM: The Big Decision

After SPM, I received an offer to pursue a Diploma in Marketing at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UNISZA). However, after seeking advice from teachers and seniors, I decided that Form 6 would be a better option for me. I initially enrolled in the Science Stream but later requested a transfer to the Economics class, which turned out to be one of the best decisions I ever made.

STPM: A Journey Worth Taking

Despite my initial doubts about Form 6, I gave my best and managed to achieve a perfect CGPA of 4.00 in STPM. Looking back, I have no regrets. STPM taught me resilience, discipline, and the value of hard work. What once seemed like a difficult path turned out to be a journey filled with valuable lessons and growth.