For one Malaysian woman, it’s never too late to chase your goals. At 27 years old, she’s finally ready to sit for her SPM — a decision that’s not just about a piece of paper, but about moving forward in life.
In a candid post on Threads, she shared her journey of leaving school at 16 and only having a PMR certificate. Despite working in tailoring and fashion design, she’s felt the gap in her education weighing on her job prospects.
“I dropped out of school at 16. I only have PMR. Now at 27, I’m wondering, can I still take the SPM as a private candidate? Not because I want to study further, but because I like going out to find work and want to upgrade myself,” she wrote.
Many Jobs Still Demand SPM
She explained how discouraging it is to see so many job postings — both in government and private sectors — still requiring an SPM certificate. This has motivated her to take on the challenge of studying again, not for formal studies but to have that essential qualification.
Flood of Support, Not Criticism
Instead of judgment, the response from Malaysians was overwhelmingly positive. Netizens poured in with words of encouragement and solid advice for someone determined to complete what she started.
One commenter assured her:
“Yes, you can! You’ll need to pay RM150 to register for SPM as a private candidate. It’ll be tough, but try to join tuition classes so you can get proper guidance.”
Others chimed in, offering helpful breakdowns of what she’d need to tackle as a private candidate — six core subjects (Bahasa Melayu, English, History, Mathematics, Science, and Islamic Studies), plus an elective like Visual Arts or Business Studies.
Practical Tips And Resources
Netizens even shared exam registration details and official resources:
They also noted that certain subjects like Business Studies can be tricky as they include additional papers that might need extra guidance from the District Education Office (PPD).
A Heartwarming Response
Beyond the technical advice, it was the outpouring of support from strangers that shone brightest. Malaysians from all walks of life encouraged her to keep going and reminded her that it’s never too late to learn.
As she takes this step forward, she’s proving that finishing what you started is always worth it — no matter how long it takes.
Source: Threads