Sabah B40 student surprised by SPM results

 By Olivia Miwil - June 10, 2021 @ 4:13pm

Addino Rio Louis (left) and his mother Floren Bassin checking Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia result at the smartphone from their home at Kampung Maang, here. - NSTP/OLIVIA MIWIL.

PENAMPANG: Addino Rio Louis thought he would fail his SPM examinations following the limited face-to-face schooling sessions due to the numerous Movement Control Orders imposed following the spread of Covid-19.

However, the 18-year-old was surprised to see his results when checking the online system this morning.

The second of five siblings from Kampung Maang here said throughout the pandemic year until the examination, he only went to school for less than half a year.

"There were many times that I was unable to attend the class due to poor connectivity at my house," he said, adding his lowest score was a "D".

Addino, who aspires to further his studies in allied health, said he believed he could have scored better if there was more time spent at school.

The family of a B40 income group was featured in the New Straits Times early this year where the parents were struggling to ensure their children had the best education.

Apart from the connectivity, the four siblings had to take turns using limited gadgets to attend online classes.

His mother Floren Basin said after a year of adapting to online school sessions, she worried less for her children.

"I was not worried much as the schooling sessions resumed to online learning for the next one month.

"It is something that we have adapted to and the school teachers have also been very dedicated to ensure children attend online classes and finish their homework," she said, adding that it is the best way to protect her kids from getting infected with Covid-19.