Kuala lumpur: The performance of candidates with special needs in the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination showed positive progress, particularly among those under the Ministry of Education's (MOE) inclusive education initiatives. Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad said the achievement reflects the MOE's continued commitment to ensuring access to quality education for all segments of society, regardless of background.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, in SPM 2025, there were 10 candidates from Sekolah Bimbingan Jalinan Kasih (SBJK), all of whom qualified to obtain the SPM certificate, achieving a 100 percent pass rate. In SPM 2024, only two candidates qualified for the certificate, marking an increase of eight candidates. This progress was highlighted during a press conference announcing the SPM 2025 results.
The encouraging performance demonstrates the effectiveness of the MOE's targeted interventions in helping students access formal education and succeed in public examinations. For candidates from Integrity Schools and Henry Gurney Schools, a total of 99 candidates sat for the SPM 2025 examination compared with 94 in 2024. Among them, one candidate achieved straight A's, 24 obtained at least a credit, and 63 passed.
At the same time, the performance of Orang Asli candidates under the Special Comprehensive Model School 11 programme also recorded improvements in terms of participation and certification eligibility. A total of 2,128 candidates sat for SPM 2025 compared with 1,932 in the previous year, with 1,769 qualifying for the certificate compared with 1,527 in 2024. Five candidates achieved straight A's, while 133 candidates obtained at least a credit, and 609 achieved at least a pass.
For Sekolah Tunas Bakti, 44 candidates sat for the 2025 SPM compared with 21 in 2024. One candidate obtained at least a credit, and eight passed. Mohd Azam emphasized that integrated efforts by MOE and stakeholders will continue to be strengthened to ensure no student is left behind in the national education system, in line with the ministry's inclusive education aspirations.