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Learners in Malaysia Rewarded for Outstanding Performance During Cambridge Learners Awards

Published by SchoolAdvisor | Dec 04, 2019

Learners in Malaysia have done it again as 192 learners from 58 schools were named top achievers at Cambridge Assessment International Education’s (Cambridge International) Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. Held at Holiday Villa Subang Jaya, the ceremony acknowledged the exceptional performance of students in the June 2019 examination series for Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels.

This year’s awards ceremony presented a total of 199 awards for achievements in Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. Among the recipients, 39 learners were awarded ‘Top in the World’ for Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics while 8 learners received ‘Top in the World’ for Cambridge International A Level Mathematics. Additionally, awards were also presented to students who obtained first place in Malaysia within their respective qualification category: ‘Best Across Three Cambridge International A Levels’, ‘Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels’ and ‘Best Across Eight Cambridge IGCSEs’. 

Dr Ben Schmidt, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Pacific, Cambridge Assessment International Education said: "I believe that education is the key to unlocking the doors of opportunity in our life’s journey. The process is endless, but every door that is opened is a new adventure to be had and life is all about experiencing as many things in this world as humanly possible.

"Our young learners have taken new steps in this journey of self-development and this awards ceremony is a reward for their persistence and zeal. They continue to be an inspiration to other countries worldwide, as Malaysia is the only country where this awards ceremony is held twice a year, due to the impressive number of recipients. I hope that this proud tradition continues and that everyone here today has the courage to embark on their adventure in life," he added.

Dr Ben Schmidt, Regional Director, Southeast Asia & Pacific, Cambridge Assessment International Education speaking during the Cambridge Assessment International Education’s Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards Ceremony

Bhuvanadevi a/p Elanchelvan of Austin Heights International School, who received the ‘Best Across Eight Cambridge IGCSEs’ award as well as a ‘Top in Malaysia’ award for Cambridge IGCSE Physics said: “With the well-structured Cambridge IGCSE curriculum, I was able to better understand complicated subjects. Over time, this has taught me to adopt a more methodological, as well as analytical mindset.”

Meanwhile, Tang Yi Qwan from Methodist College Kuala Lumpur said: “Before enrolling into Cambridge International A Level, I was still searching for a subject that piqued my interest. Throughout my studies during the programme, I have developed a deeper understanding of different subjects. As I continued to progress into the A-Level curriculum, I began to realise my true potential and interest in Mathematics.” Tang is the recipient of two awards, including ‘Top in the World’ for Cambridge International A Level in Further Mathematics and ‘Best Across Three Cambridge International A Levels’.

Both Bhuvanadevi and Tang are among the many Malaysian high achievers who were recognised for more than one accolade in the Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards. Below is the list of learners who received multiple awards and/or first place in Malaysia within their respective qualification category:

NAME	SCHOOL	QUALIFICATION LEVEL	SUBJECT / POSITION	AWARD
Elena Clare Merican	British International School (Kuala Lumpur)	Cambridge IGCSE	History	Top in Malaysia
			Music	Top in Malaysia
Lee Teren	The International School @ Parkcity		Co-Ordinated Sciences (Double Award)	Top in Malaysia
			Mathematics (Without Coursework)	Top in the World
Bhuvanadevi a/p Elanchelvan	Austin Heights International School		Physics	Top in Malaysia
			First Place in Malaysia	Best Across Eight Cambridge IGCSEs
Tay Wei Yang	Sunway College	Cambridge International AS Level	Physics	Top in Malaysia
			Mathematics	Top in the World
Foo Sze Wei	UCSI College		First Place in Malaysia	Best Across Four Cambridge International AS Levels
Lee Jinhen	Methodist College Kuala Lumpur	Cambridge International A Level	Chemistry	Top in Malaysia
			Physics	Top in Malaysia
Victoria Tay Huey Qi	KDU College (PJ)		Sociology	Top in Malaysia
			Accounting	Top in the World
Tang Yi Qwan	Methodist College Kuala Lumpur		Further Mathematics	Top in the World
			First Place in Malaysia	Best Across Three Cambridge International A Levels

           

“The celebration today is a reward for the learners in Malaysia who have put in the effort to enhance their knowledge while striving to fulfil their potential. Combined with the dedication of their educators and a structured curriculum, I believe the high achieving learners are well equipped with the appropriate knowledge and skills to help them progress further in their tertiary education and life. May these achievements motivate many more high achieving learners in the future,” said Mr Ng Kim Huat, Country Director, Malaysia and Brunei, Cambridge Assessment International Education.

About Cambridge Assessment International Education

Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. They are part of the University of Cambridge.

Cambridge Pathway gives students a clear path for educational success from age 5 to 19. Schools can shape the curriculum around how they want students to learn – with a wide range of subjects and flexible ways to offer them. It helps students discover new abilities and a wider world, and gives them the skills they need for life, so they can achieve at school, university and work.

For more information about Cambridge Assessment International Education and its host of education programmes, please visit http://www.cambridgeinternational.org/