BANTING – The results of the 2022 Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) examinations showed an increase in the national grade average at 3.13 compared with 3.15 in 2021, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
Announcing the 2022 STAM results at Sekolah Agama Menengah Tinggi Tengku Ampuan Rahimah here today, she said that the average grade of schools under the Education Ministry was 2.91 compared with 2.92 in 2021.
“The results of STAM exams for MoE schools are of better quality. I believe this success is the result of the hard work of all parties in improving the quality of teaching, provision of conducive classroom facilities, supply of textbooks, and other requirements that support the students’ learning process,” she said.
She said 4,634 candidates had registered for the 2022 STAM examination, comprising 1,363 MoE school candidates, 1,941 from state religious secondary schools; 259 from people’s religious secondary schools; 36 from private secondary schools, and 1,035 private candidates.
Fadhlina said the STAM exam certificate is accepted for admission to a first-degree programme in Al Azhar Al Sharif University in Egypt, as well as in local universities.
“The STAM certificate is also recognised by the Public Service Department, and is equivalent to the Malaysian Higher School Certificate. This means STAM certificate holders are also eligible to apply for jobs in the public service, like STPM holders,” she said.
Fadhlina said she strongly supports and encourages students who are interested in furthering their studies either in the Middle East, particularly at Al-Azhar Al Sharif University, or local universities. – Bernama, April 18, 2023
