THE world is his oyster.
That would seem to be the case of 17-year-old Ahmad Khidir Ahmad Nazri who picked up a slew of high achiever awards at his school.
Th pupil of SMJK Heng Ee in Penang were seen “going up and down” the stage to pick up awards for subject top marks in addition to having emerged first at both class and form levels in a short clip by social media influencer amighul deghaman (@@ricxxxkiddo) on the X platform.
The deputy head prefect was also named “Outstanding Pupil” of his school.
Pandai gila budak ni. Semua anugerah dia tapau. Fly high and higher bro 👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/gQxOVA0nE6
— amighul deghaman (@ricxxxkiddo) November 24, 2024
The poster went on to praise Ahmad Khidir for his “high flying feat” in a post that has generated 1.3 million at time of publication with many netizens wowed by a Malay boy doing so well in a Chinese school.
One netizen urged this young man to spurn UiTM (Universiti Teknologi MARA) Shah Alam when furthering his studies, contending that he should earn everything on merit as he has done thus far.
Another commenter hoped he would not flee abroad later but for this bright pupil to remain a national asset.
One netizen praised the young man’s parents for sending him to Chinese school, recounting her own experiences in Kuen Cheng Girls School. Being in the minority and the experience of competing with Chinese students has held her in good stead.
A few commenters reckoned that the boy has every potential to be a future prime minister (PM). In fact, he should be as he possesses the brains.
One praised the school by stating that it was a strict yet offers a highly conducive environment for studies in addition to the very fact that meritocracy is the rule of the day. Those who worked hard would be justly rewarded.
One netizen sarcastically made reference to parents who do not want their children to be in an ultra-competitive learning environment, noting their preference for the so-called “holistic” atmosphere.
A commenter echoed that sentiment by remarking that being in a challenging environment is what breeds success.
One used this as an example to refute the stereotype of Malays being lazy, arguing that the culture of “cable connections” (who you know) is what holding Malays back.
FocusM would like to congratulate this young man on his fine achievements. It is proof that Malay students can not only survive but thrive in a meritocracy.
It also negates the “Malays are lazy stereotype” by proving that in the right environment – ie when they “surround themselves with top achievers” – they, too, can be successful. – Nov 26, 2024
