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THE SPM results are out. In one household, shrieks of joy echo as parents hug their straight-A child. In another, the same silence that follows disappointment settles like a heavy fog. We all know the platitudes that follow this ritual. “SPM is not the end.” “It’s not the final determinant of your future.” Bernama FILE PIX

The only way up is sideways, to reduce the stakes of SPM, diversify assessment, reward teachers who teach thinking instead of answering techniques and yes, learn from schools like MCKK that balance intellectual rigour with character development.

Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki. Bernama FILE PIX

Education director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad

The results of the 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination will be announced on March 31, the Education Ministry said today. Bernama FILE PIX

Yusren Yusoff, 24, a graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication (Journalism) with her twin Yusrah when met after the 102nd Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Convocation Ceremony (May 2025 Session) at the Dewan Agung Tuanku Canselor (DATC), UiTM Shah Alam, yesterday. - Photo by Bernama

Chai Ko Chong, 85, and his wife, Loy Mooi Ying, 82, after casting their votes during the Ayer Kuning by-election at SJKC Pheng Lok, today.

Joy was clearly seen on the faces of SMK Tunku Sofiah students after receiving their SPM results announced today. - Photo by Bernama

The Education Ministry is conducting a thorough investigation into an error involving the display of the Jalur Gemilang in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Results Analysis Report that was distributed today.