CHERAS: Tuition teacher Subash Abdullah, 55, proved age is no barrier when he scored 12As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

Subash, from Cheras Perdana, has retaken the exam for more than seven years, including a resit last July.

He said his goal was not to improve past grades or show off, but to motivate his SPM students.

"The reason I sat for the SPM exam was to understand the marking scheme, and the best way to do that is by becoming a candidate myself.



"Moreover, as a tuition teacher for Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, and Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, I need to teach my students the correct answering techniques so they can better grasp the exam experience.

"Indirectly, I can also inspire my SPM students to study together and aim for excellent results," he said.

Subash said one of his biggest joys was sitting alongside students in the exam hall.

"It was really enjoyable and felt like being 17 again. But the nerves were still there, and I think that's normal every time you're about to sit for an exam.

"I prepared as usual, and the hardest subject for me was Tasawwur Islam, since I only embraced Islam seven years ago. But thankfully, I managed to get an A in that subject," said Subash, who has run a tuition centre for 10 years.

He plans to sit for SPM again this year, with 12 subjects in total.

He hopes his effort inspires not only students but also the wider public, regardless of age, to pursue the SPM.

"I encourage anyone with the desire to sit for the SPM to go for it. There is no age limit for SPM, but not many people know this, and it's disheartening to learn that over 8,000 candidates were absent for the written exam.

"Even parents can sit for the SPM alongside their children if they want to, which could boost their children's motivation even more.

"Just imagine if an entire family sat for the SPM in the same year — that would be something really special and could strengthen family bonds," he said.

This post has been edited by iSean: May 20 2025, 07:03 AM

Ah, I thought he studied for fun, didn't knew he purposely converted to Islam.... But can keep regular Indian name ah?

"I prepared as usual, and the hardest subject for me was Tasawwur Islam, since I only embraced Islam seven years ago. But thankfully, I managed to get an A in that subject," said Subash, who has run a tuition centre for 10 years.

can keep, no obligation to change name as long as the name carry good meaning

Moreover, as a tuition teacher for Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, and Science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, I need to teach my students the correct answering techniques so they can better grasp the exam experience.

Now isn't this the problem? Instead of giving understanding to the students, he is giving answering technique. A correct answer is a correct answer regardless of the method, or am Im wrong?

If he does problem based, the student naturally will understand the concept. Anyway tuition is meant to supplement the learning process, not to provide core teaching understanding.

He's the one who appear in big billboard ads around mahkota cheras

I saw his billboard b4

Ok he ain't no chapalang tuition teacher

By scoring straight A

With proven track record he scores, he got something good in his brain.

His brand secured

Not a problem if he is a Muslim or not Muslim but he shows good academic quality.

As a tuition teacher he is damn pro.

This post has been edited by Nihonmaru: May 20 2025, 11:40 AM

“I want to take SPM again this year, with 12 subjects”

“It would be nice if parents can take SPM together with their children to increase family bonding”

Macha treating SPM like video game lol

If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles - Sun Tzu

true dedication

Students: Cikgu dah tua pun bodoh

It's the system we're in. He's there to get you the grades, not to get you right answers that won't score full marks. It's a bit sad, but that's how you play the game.

Should resit STPM instead

I wonder he fully converted with IC say he is Islam or not
Or haven't do the full commit an register at the JPN.

Answering techniques for maths are basically writing down how you get the answers, not just the answers it self. Points are given on the methodology. That's what my lecturers in uni pointed out long time ago. Show all your works. Don't just write down the answer. So yes, you're kinda wrong here.

Tutor forever 18 years old take SPM keep berulang ulang like a cheat manga hero. Still kennot perfect cemerlang tertinggi failed reincarnation hero.




Study harder for Geography, Moral and BM la.

This post has been edited by fu'house: May 20 2025, 10:28 AM

Deswai type I population reduce a lot.

All Convert2

Inb4 baconateer dont convert convert lar sei sohai

Unfortunately it's not that pragmatic, showing work is not only important, but you can lose marks for not doing it the exact way the marking scheme the teacher refers to.

e.g.
RM12.00 =/= RM12

Apparently this is even worse in subjective answers. Atleast that's what my tuition teacher friend told me, it kinda went too far.