Kuala lumpur: Perak recorded its best Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) performance in 13 years with a State Average Grade (GPN) of 4.49 for the 2025 results, continuing a three-year upward trend. Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad stated that the achievement reflects the continuous efforts by all parties to enhance the quality of education in the state.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the achievement gap between urban and rural candidates, which is only 0.04 points, indicates that opportunities for receiving quality education and achieving excellence are becoming more balanced across the state. This demonstrates the commitment of the state's education community to continuously improve education quality, assuring that all efforts and plans implemented are moving in the right direction.
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad made these remarks during his speech at the 2025 Appreciation Ceremony for Perak SPM, Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) students. The event was attended by State Education Department director Zulkafli Mohamed Mokhtar and Yayasan Perak general manager Dr. Nasreen Khanum Nawab Zadah Khan.
Commenting on the performance in other examinations, Saarani highlighted that Perak also recorded encouraging STPM results with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.91, surpassing the national average of 2.88. Out of 1,336 candidates nationwide who achieved a CGPA of 4.00, 116 were from Perak. For STAM, Perak recorded a GPN of 3.03, with 36 candidates obtaining the Mumtaz grade, reflecting excellent performance in the examination.
Saarani emphasized that a student's success should not be measured solely by examination results, but also through continuous effort and support from various parties. He remarked that when a child steps onto the stage to receive recognition, that success is shared by many who have made sacrifices, including teachers, parents, and the entire school community. He encouraged recipients to use the recognition received as motivation to continue improving and moving further ahead.
A total of 266 recipients comprising students, teachers, schools, and District Education Offices (PPD) received recognition for their outstanding achievements throughout the year.