A proud institution from humble beginnings, SASER has established itself as a premier educational institution in Malaysia. If you were to ask any student what are the best schools in Malaysia, SASER would be one of them. Despite only producing 14 batches of “graduates” so far, the alumni have gone on to starting their own business, medical practices, be involved in both sides of the political spectrum, as well as being an influential figure or an up and coming voice of the society and community that they belong to. The question arises as to, how did they do that? Was it all due to SASER?
SASER, being a High Performance School that was renamed after the 9th ruler of the State (father to the current ruler of the state, Tuanku Muhriz), is just that, an educational institution. It is the faculty that makes SASER the household name that it is today, from the teaching staff, to the counselling staff, they all play a part in creating the SASER brand. This is where you and I come into the picture. Being accepted into SASER isn’t your ticket to fame, neither is it a guarantee for success. It serves as a catalyst or a booster to what you already possess.
Going into SASER, you need to be able to make the most of your time there, be it 2 or 5 years. The teachers are more than equipped to prepare you to achieve academic as well as co-curricular and holistic excellence, but it is up to you to make the most out of it. Having a balanced CV or resume is key for the future, as many employers want someone who has got brains as well as a good set of soft skills that would stand you in good stead. So, ace your studies and have 1 or 2 solid co-curricular activities or sports to back you up, such as debating, caklempong, rugby, student cadets, or the student cooperative.
Towards the end, SASER (the counselling and guidance unit) and SASEROBA (SASER Old Boys Association), would be there to guide you through the next stages of your life. Which stream or field you are keen on, whether you should try pursuing your studies overseas or locally (both are equally rewarding, given that you play your cards right), and the most important, what kind of pre-university course you should take up. You can achieve success regardless of the path you take at this point, as it is up to you to make the decision that would best play to your strengths while still challenging you to go out of your comfort zone.
With all that said, at the end of the day, you need to be able to think 2/3 steps ahead and plan your future, like a chess game, having a backup or a fall-back plan should things go awry. SASER and its subsidiaries function as a support and nourishing system, giving you the best advice that you could have, while still giving you the independence of deciding the next step of your life. You are in charge of your future, and going to SASER is the best first step that you can take, as the support and advice provided doesn’t just come from the teachers, but also from the alumni that have been in the same position that you are in currently, and have made the most out of their time in SASER. In conclusion:
If the world were to talk about excellence, SASER would be among those of excellence.
If the wise were to talk about the schools of champions, SASER would be amongst them.
If ministers were to discuss great schools, SASER would be one of them.
If we are given a thousand mighty warriors, SASER would be its general.
And if we were to live in a country, SASER would be its leader…
