Muhammad Faiz Qudry Ridzuan, an 18-year-old Malaysian student, went directly to his deceased family members’ graves after receiving his Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results.
The SPM a Malaysia’s national exam and it is the equivalent of the O-Level exams in Singapore.
He wanted to share his achievement of 5As with his late parents and younger brother.
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Orphaned Teen’s Journey to Academic Success
In a TikTok post posted on 25 Apr, Muhammad Faiz showed his SPM result slip while standing in front of his family’s graves.
“Dad, mum, and little brother! I got 5As in my SPM,” read the in-video caption.
The teenager lost his father to a lung infection in 2014. Two years later, tragedy struck again when his mother and younger brother passed away due to pneumonia and asthma complications.
Despite being orphaned for nearly a decade, Muhammad Faiz persevered in his studies, motivated by the memory of his family.
“This is what they would’ve wanted to see. If I gave up, I’d be the one disappointing them,” he told Weird Kaya.
In another post, he shared a collection of selfies with his certificate and the headstones of his deceased family members.
“I hope my achievement brings you happiness. I’m trying to be a child who stays strong in the face of all challenges,” wrote Muhammad Faiz.
He admitted that the moment wasn’t as joyful as he had hoped. “The atmosphere [at school] just isn’t as joyful. I love all of you. Thank you for taking care of me,” he wrote, addressing his late family.
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Future Aspirations and Unwavering Determination
Muhammad Faiz described his results as “average” but emphasised that he had proven himself capable of success despite his circumstances.
“I never got to experience going up on stage with my parents, but it’s ok, that’s my fate. What can I do, even if I complain, it won’t change anything,” he reflected.
Looking ahead, Muhammad Faiz aims to further his education at the Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG), a tertiary education institute for aspiring teachers.
“If I get in, that’s a blessing,” he said. “But if I don’t, it’s okay. At least I tried. I’ll apply to other universities. No matter what, I’ll keep studying.”
The teenager made a promise to his parents to work hard and become the very best version of himself. He shared with BuzzKini that staying strong without his family was difficult, but their memory motivates him to persevere.
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“Everything I do now is for them. Even if I can’t see them anymore, I want to bring them happiness,” he said.
When asked what sustains him through difficult times, Muhammad Faiz simply answered: Hope.
“My family’s hope is what keeps me alive,” he said. “It’s not easy, but I try. I don’t want to disappoint them, even if they’ve left me behind, I still want to continue the dreams they had for me.”
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