BEST IN STATE: Mohd Nor (third back left) with a group of high achievers (student with special abilities and orang Asli) at Johor education department. — Bernama photo
JOHOR BAHARU: Poor vision since childhood does not hold back a student from scoring 8A+, 1A and 1A- in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination 2012.
Teo Guo Sheng, 18, from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tinggi Batu Pahat, whose retina was damaged while he was in kindergarten, said he was fortunate to have parents, teachers and friends who always came to his aid.
“I’ve never thought poor eyesight a deterrence to succeed in life and those who are sharing my predicament should continue to work hard.
“My sacrifices in school and at home finally paid off,” he said when met at a news conference held by Johor director of education Mohd Nor A Ghani to announce the analysis of the 2012 SPM results here, yesterday.
A son of a garment factory worker, Teo said he revised his lessons at home every day after school besides taking a tuition in several subjects.
Teo, who obtained 8A in the Penilaian Menengah Rendah (PMR) examination, aspired to further his studies in engineering.
Another visually impaired student, Ng Guo Sern, 18, said he was surprised to score 4A, 4A-, 1C+ and 1C in the examination.
“I couldn’t see what was written on the blackboard, so always asked my friends to tell me what was taught by the teacher. I spent over one hour everyday for revision and I am satisfied with the results,” said Ng who is from SMK Sri Muar.
Ng, who also has a visually impaired sister, said he decided to go Form Six and become an accountant. — Bernama