Over 19k candidates sitting for SPM 2022 written tests in Penang

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A TOTAL of 19,501 candidates are sitting for their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) 2022 written tests in 147 examination centres in Penang.

 

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said some candidates were sitting for the SPM 2022 written tests in 15 hospitals in the state.

 

Lim (second from right) taking questions during a media conference at St Xavier’s Institution. With her are Goh (right) and Abdul Said (second from left).

 

“Five candidates in Penang have been tested positive for Covid-19 and will be sitting for their exams after their quarantine period.

 

“The examination centres will be isolating symptomatic candidates and they will be taking their exams in a designated area,” she said after visiting St Xavier’s Institution (SXI) in Farquhar Street this morning.

 

Lim writes the guest book during her visit as Bro Jason Blaikie and Goh (left) look on.

 

It was reported that a total of 403,637 candidates would be sitting for the SPM 2022 written tests from today (Feb 20) to March 15, involving 3,355 examination centres nationwide.

 

Lim, together with Penang Education Department (school management sector) deputy director Abdul Said Hussain, SXI Brother Director Bro Jason Blaikie, and school principal Goh Hong Peng checked out the examination hall and classrooms this morning before the exams started.

 

Lim giving encouragement to the candidates before they sit for their SPM 2022 written tests.

 

“We wish you great success. Do your best and have confidence,” she told the candidates during the visit.

 

Lim also thanked the SPM 2022 invigilators who are on duty throughout the examination period.

 

 

Story by Christopher Tan

Pix by Siew Chia En and Christopher Tan