SADONG JAYA: Students of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Pesantren Abdul Taib Mahmud (PATMA) are urged to continue pursuing educational opportunities beyond their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) examinations.
Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee said that academic success is not the end of the road but the beginning of a journey toward a brighter future.
“Today, there are countless opportunities in the field of education, and these must be fully utilised to achieve success at higher levels,” she said.
She said this when speaking at the appreciation and graduation ceremony of the 2024/2025 Session of SMKA PATMA held at the Dewan Sri Laila here recently.
Rodiyah also called on parents to remain supportive of their children’s educational aspirations and to guide them in choosing career paths aligned with current demands.
The ceremony also celebrated the achievements of 96 SPM students and 19 STAM students who excelled in their respective examinations.
As a gesture of support, Rodiyah announced a contribution of RM15,000 to SMKA PATMA.