: Classes might be in Malay (Bahasa Melayu), but English is a core subject, and many students also attend vernacular schools where Chinese or Tamil are the primary languages. The "Kantin" (Canteen)
The SPM is often described as a "life-determining" exam. This leads to high anxiety. News reports frequently highlight the stress faced by students, and there is a growing, albeit slow, movement toward mental health awareness in schools. budak sekolah beromen target portable