PMM Convocation: Top Graduate Fulfils Dream Of Sharing Stage With Parents

JASIN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- For G. Kishendran, the convocation of Merlimau Polytechnic, Melaka (PMM) was not only a celebration of academic excellence but also the proud moment his wish to be on stage with his parents came true after he scored a perfect 4.00 Cumulative Grade Point Average for six straight semesters.

The 23-year-old Diploma in Accountancy graduate was named the recipient of the Director’s Award and the Academic and Co-Curricular Excellence Award at the convocation ceremony today, in recognition of his hard work and discipline over three years at PMM.

Although he obtained 8As in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination, his dream was left unfulfilled for five years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, a setback that became the driving force for the son of a lorry driver and food caterer to work harder during his studies.

“I’m really happy and thankful. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without my parents’ prayers and sacrifices. They worked hard to support the family and give us a proper education.

“I used to feel down and nearly gave up, but the support of my parents, lecturers and friends gave me the strength to keep going, and I dedicate this success to all of them,” he told reporters here today.

Earlier, Kishendran received the award from Polytechnic and Community College Education Department director-general Datuk Dr Mohd Zahari Ismail at the 23rd PMM Convocation Ceremony.

The third of six siblings from Pantai Dalam, Kuala Lumpur, said he had been keenly interested in accounting since Form Four.

Kishendran said he would wake up as early as 4 am every day to work on assignments, ensuring he managed his time wisely to actively participate in various polytechnic programmes while achieving excellent results academically and in co-curricular activities.

He also earned an overall Merit KITA score of 88.75 per cent, the comprehensive assessment system of Malaysian polytechnics that evaluates academics, leadership, co-curricular activities, and student personality.

Kishendran, who is currently working as an administrative and accounts executive at a private company, said he was awaiting the results of his application to pursue a Bachelor of Accounting at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) or Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

--BERNAMA