STPM Pengajian Am
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
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STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persolahan Malaysia) is a Malaysian pre-university credential administered by the Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia (MPM). Pengajian Am (General Studies) is a compulsory subject for STPM candidates and is examined through written papers (Bertulis) together with coursework (Kerja Kursus). The MPM portal lists STPM Semester 3 2026 (Bertulis), STPM Ulangan 1 2026 (Bertulis) and STPM Ulangan 2 2026 (Bertulis) in its examination calendar, and publishes a Kalendar Kerja Kursus STPM 2026 for ICT, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Candidates should begin from the official STPM section of the MPM portal, which hosts Arahan dan Panduan Calon STPM, Jadual Waktu Peperiksaan STPM, Bahan Kerja Kursus STPM, Sukatan Pelajaran, Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan, and Garis Panduan Umum Pengurusan dan Pengendalian Kerja Kursus. Note that MPM recorded Pewartaan Pelancaran Sukatan Pelajaran Peperiksaan STPM Yang Dimurnikan on Thursday 19 September 2024, so confirm you are working from the refined syllabus rather than older notes. Subject grades are determined by Grade Point Mata Pelajaran (GMP). Preparation should combine the published syllabus and regulations, past-paper practice under timed conditions, and early planning of coursework milestones; candidates who fall short may register for STPM Ulangan or apply for a re-check through the MPM rayuan system.
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What is Pengajian Am and is it compulsory in STPM?
Pengajian Am is General Studies, the compulsory STPM subject. MPM publishes its Sukatan Pelajaran, Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan and Arahan dan Panduan Calon STPM on the STPM section of the portal. Download the current syllabus and regulations first, because MPM recorded the gazettement of a refined STPM syllabus on 19 September 2024.
How is STPM assessed - written papers, coursework, or both?
MPM lists the STPM format as written examination (Bertulis) plus coursework (Kerja Kursus). The portal publishes a Kalendar Kerja Kursus STPM 2026 for ICT, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and a Garis Panduan Umum Pengurusan dan Pengendalian Kerja Kursus. Treat coursework as a scheduled component with its own deadlines, not an afterthought.
When are the STPM examinations held?
The MPM Kalendar Peperiksaan lists STPM Semester 3 2026 (Bertulis), STPM Ulangan 1 2026 (Bertulis) and STPM Ulangan 2 2026 (Bertulis). The portal does not state exact dates in its page text, so check Jadual Waktu Peperiksaan STPM and the Kalendar Peperiksaan for confirmed timetables before booking anything.
Can I retake a subject or paper if my grade is poor?
Yes. MPM provides a Sistem Pendaftaran Ulangan STPM and lists STPM Ulangan 1 and Ulangan 2 sessions in its examination calendar. Registration is done online through the MPM system. Confirm eligibility, subject availability and deadlines on the portal, since these are not stated in the page text.
What can I do if I believe my result is wrong?
MPM operates a Sistem Pendaftaran Rayuan Semak Semula Keputusan STPM for re-check appeals, plus a Sistem Semakan Keputusan Rayuan Semak Semula STPM to track the outcome. Appeals are time-bound, so act as soon as results are released rather than waiting for the next Ulangan window.
How is the final subject grade calculated?
MPM publishes 'Info STPM: Penentuan Gred Mata Pelajaran (GMP)', which explains how Grade Point Mata Pelajaran determines the subject grade. Read that document rather than relying on secondhand grade-boundary tables, and check whether your sitting falls under the refined syllabus gazetted in September 2024.
Is Pengajian Am difficult, and what trips candidates up?
MPM does not publish difficulty ratings or pass rates, so no official figure exists. The recurring practical risks are clear: studying an outdated syllabus, ignoring Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan, missing coursework deadlines, and poor time management under written-paper conditions. Practise full papers to time and read the marking scheme.
Can I change or drop a subject, or move exam centre?
Yes. MPM lists 'Tukar/Tambah/Gugur Mata Pelajaran/Perpindahan Pusat Peperiksaan' among its STPM services. These changes are normally restricted to a registration window, so check the portal early in the year and keep confirmation of any approved change.
In what order should I prepare?
Start with the current Sukatan Pelajaran and Peraturan dan Skema Peperiksaan, then the Kerja Kursus guidelines so coursework deadlines are mapped into your calendar. Add timed past-paper practice, review against the scheme, and finish with Arahan dan Panduan Calon STPM so exam-day rules hold no surprises.
Where do I get official STPM documents and my results?
Everything sits on the MPM portal: Arahan dan Panduan Calon STPM, Jadual Waktu, Bahan Kerja Kursus, Sukatan Pelajaran, and online systems for results checking, appeals and eSijil. MPM also sells STPM books. Always verify against mpm.edu.my rather than third-party summaries, which may predate the refined syllabus.