Student Athletes Make Parents And Teachers Proud

IT was a proud moment for former national cyclist Datuk Ng Joo Ngan when his daughter Jillian Ng Siew Mei was adjudged one of the top students in the matriculation programme at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS).

Joo Ngan, who had represented Malaysia in many international competitions, said he was suprprised with Siew Mei’s excellent results in studies as well a sports.

“I was not the studious type during my younger days. I had devoted my time to cycling. But my daughter had proven otherwise. I was overwhelmed by emotions when she went on stage to receive her scroll,’’ said Joo Ngan.

Well done: Noor Hasliza Md Ali (left) receiving her certificate from Jalaludin while Marina watches.

He also disclosed that he had encouraged Siew Mei to take up cycling. But his wife Datin Nancy Teoh was against the idea.

“My wife was afraid that my daughter will sustain injuries while cycling. That’s the reason why Siew Mei opted for synchronised swimming. After seeing her progress in synchronised swimming, I do not have any reason to complain.

“She has made us proud and we are happy,’’ said Joo Ngan.

Siew Mei, who is pursuing a event management course at the Taylors University College in Kuala Lumpur, was a student at the BJSS for eight years. The 19-year-old Siew Mei, who has represented Malaysia in the 2006 Doha Asian Games as well as the 2007 World championships,said she enjoyed her stay in the BJSS.

“I joined the BJSS when I was in Form One. The teachers were very helpful. Without their guidance, I don’t think I could have excelled in my studies and sports.

“I was able to divide my time between synchronised swimming and studies,’’ said Siew Mei.

Besides Siew Mei, badminton player Michelle Yeow Mei Zi, athlete Phang Hua Mei, synchronised swimmer Lee Zhien Huey and artistic gymnast Nabihah Ali were ranked among the top students.

Passed with flying colours: (from left) Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Jillian Ng Siew Mei and Phang Hua Mei.

BJSS principal Marina Chin said she was happy with the students’ excellent results.

“Now you all have another journey to continue. I would like to see all you students do well in university,’’ said Chin.

Former national quartermiler Sean Paul was also present at the ceremony. He shared his experience with the students.

“There is no short cut to success in sports and studies. You have to overcome the odds to excel in both,’’ said Paul.

Education Ministry sports division deputy director Jalaudin Othman presented the certificates to the students.

The graduates: Michelle Yeow Mei Xi, Jillian Ng Siew Mei, Phang Hua Mei, Lee Zhien Huey, Nabihah Ali, Katrina Wong Suen Nee, Wahidah Ismail, Wan Siti Haniza Wan Izahar, Gomagan Sony Rajaa, Ng Jo Wen, Zulhijjah Azan, Elyong Matin, Loo Yik Xiang, Ivan Yuen, Ng Shin Yii, Erni Syazwani Azman, Rafiuddin Che Omar, Jaime Lee Yoke Jeng, Muhammad Izzuddin Abdul Rahim, Nor Farah Afiqah Md Taufeek, Tiffany Chase- Currier, Kevin Yeap Soon Choy, Mohamd Rohaizad Jamil, Wan Mohamad Akmal Hakim, M. Yokananthini, Kumang Jamit, Muhammad Radhi Hasim, Diyana Zuhaili Mohamad Mazli, Nik Asraf Qaedi Nik Azizan, Mohd Ammar Fitri Zainol, Liew Tek Wa, Tg Emanina Laily Tg Zahri, Nur Syamimi Mohd Yusoff, Uriel Yu En French, Noor Hasliza Md Ali, Danial Azuan Amar Nand, Azroul Fazly Mohamed Yusoff, Siti Munirah Jusoh, Mohamad Sabri Mohamad, Azreen Rizal Nasir, Junaidin Bardin,Nuraini Abdul Rashid, Maisarah Aminludin, Nurul Sarah Abdul Kadir, Farah Ayuni Yahya, Razlee Amree Mustafar, Nurul Fatihah Jamahuri

May Mei Aims To Represent Country In Asian Games

SYNCHRONISED swimmer Tan May Mei, who was recently presented with the Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) Principal’s Gold Award, will continue to be active in sports.

The 21-year-old May Mei, one of the 61 students who have completed their matriculation programme in BJSS, is pursuing an accountancy course at the Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) in Seri Kembangan.

May Mei said she would continue her training programme and hoped to represent Malaysia in the 2010 Asian Games in Guanzhao, China.

Best of the lot: May Mei (left) receiving her Gold award from Jame Alip while BJSS principal Marina Chin looks on.

“It will not be a problem for me to devote my time to studying and synchronised swimming. In fact, I have been doing this for the past six years, since I joined BJSS in 2003.

“I will have to draw up a training schedule in accordance with my timetable at the UPM,’’ May Mei said.

The Selangor athlete is now training two sessions a day at the National Aquatic Complex in Bukit Jalil.

Her last competition was the Japan Open in April. Tan was a member of Malaysia’s bronze medal winning team.

Education Ministry sports department director Jame Alip, who presented the certificates, said the students, who excelled in sports, would make good leaders.

“They are not prepared to lose. They will strive for excellence.

“In the end they will be good icons to youngsters.

“For them this is the beginning. We hope these students will excel in their respective sports as well as in their studies,’’ said Jame.

The recipients

Tan May Mei; Mandy Yeap Mun Xin; Chai Fong Wei; Durratun Nashihin Rosli; Noor Amira Mohamad Nafiah; Cheong Jun Hoong; Yeo Pei Ling; Nurul Asfahlina Mohamed Johari; Yshai Poo Voon; Nazrin Aizad Mat Nasir; Nurul Huda Ali Noor Raziff; R. Elaiyaraj; S. Kannan; Stephanie Shalini Sukumaran; Saritha Cham Nong; Irene Chong See Win; Noor Aziera Taip, Errizal Othman; Melinder Kaur; V. Kavichelvan; Arman Fareez Mohd Ali; Mohd Ibnu Kassim; Fatin Azreen Abdul Rahman; Sabri Nullah ; Koo Chee Zhong; Mohd Harfizi Mohd Noor; Mohamad Akmal Amrun; Nur Hariena Azhar; Mohd Romzi Muhamad; Nur Izzati Yaakob; Sharon Koh Suet Len; Norbaini Hashim; Moh Chaw Teng; Evy James; Nurul Nadia Mokhtar; Hazwan Hazim Dermawan; Mahali Jasuli; Mohd Bunyamin Umar; Mohd Hafizulldin Mohd Noor, Liong Ming Chang; Mohd Hafizuddin Sahadan; Azrul Azmi; Nurul Ismayanti Nordzuan; V. Jayaseelan; Adi Aliffudin Hussin, Ahmad Hakhimi Ahmad Shukri; Yazzman Irffan Yahaya; Mohd Azlanshah Ismail; Ng Say Yoke; Ruszatul Nanariah Mohd Yusof; Mohamad Asyraf Esa; Ahmad Khairi Isa; Nazurah Zairol Hisham; Nor Shafeeqah Yahya; S. Mathilagan; Mohd rafiq Arumi Abdul Latif; K. Ganthimathi; P.T. Pushppa Devi; Noorrerffani Abdul Malick; Khairul Anuar Md Isa; Cheah Liek Hou.