2014 SPM: Social media reacts to examination results

A total of 455,839 candidates who sat for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) received their much anticipated results, earlier today.

The results, however, showed a decrease in the number of students who scored straight As -- a total of 11,289 candidates scored all As compared to 13,970 students in 2013.

(PICTURE GALLERY: 2014 SPM RESULTS)

Education Ministry director-general Datuk Seri Dr Khair Mohamad Yusof who announced the results today said that the National Average Grade (GPN) used to indicate a candidate’s performance showed that the GPN index for last year is 5.08 compared to 4.93 for 2013, down 0.15.

The social media was abuzz with various reactions following the announcement of the results.

Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak on Twitter congratulated the high achievers and at the same time reminded students to celebrate their success together with their parents and teachers.

Syabas kpd pelajar2 SPM & STPM yg cemerlang. Jgn lupa sumbangan & dedikasi ibu bapa dan guru2 sekolah dan raikanlah hari ini dengan mereka!
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 3, 2015

Some reminded that the SPM examination was not the end but a beginning of another whole new journey .

SPM is just a stepping stone towards another phase of life. Congratulations you have finished high school life, you did well boys & girls.
— Lelaki | Amir Azfar (@TwtLelaki) March 3, 2015

Getting your SPM slip means that you are moving onto your next phase in life. It's a different ball game already.
— not typical. (@JustinTWJ) March 3, 2015

Dear 97 SPM candidates, bear in mind that whatever your result is, it is not the end of the world & it is just the beginning of your future.
— Maira Elizabeth. (@Gorgxous_) March 3, 2015

to some people, SPM is everything. to some people, SPM is nothing once u guys have diploma & degree. but remember, SPM is a stepping stone.
— Lucaspeebo (@Lucaspeebo) March 3, 2015

Several well known figures on Twitter also congratulated those who did well following the announcement of the result.

I suppose it should not about scoring #SPM or any exams, it's abt setting a high benchmark 4 urself and always pushing urself over the limit
— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) March 3, 2015

Heartiest Congratulations to all students who received top grades in their #SPM. May you be successful in your future pursuits /p>— Idris Jusoh (@idrisjusoh) March 3, 2015

I only got 2 As for my SPM, I wasn a bright kid but I never gave up. I hope youl do the same
— Jin Lim (@JinnyBoy) March 3, 2015

In responding to a Twitter question about the fate of students who did not score well, Deputy Education Minister II, P. Kamalanathan on Twitter replied:

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P.Kamalanathan in a series of tweets responding to the question posed about the fate of students who underperformed in the SPM examinations.-Pic from tweet