Heartwarming Moment Goes Viral As Uncle Signs Report Card For Neighbour’s Son
Most schools allow a third party authorised by a parent to sign their child’s report card.
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Moments where Malaysians help each other out regardless of race or religion never fails to touch hearts and give everyone a sense of pride in the harmony that is present among our diverse society.
A post on Threads by user Amyza Rose went viral recently for telling the story of how one elderly Chinese man had taken the time and effort to help sign his neighbour’s child’s school report card.
“This picture is special, because this Chinese uncle was willing to make time to go to the school and sign a report card for his neighbour’s child, who is Indian. It has never crossed my mind to do this, what more with someone of a different race.
“It was kind of awkward, when the teacher asked about Parent-Teacher Association fees, but the uncle said he will pay for it first, the teacher then reminded the uncle to inform the boy’s parents,” the post said.
Amyza expressed how touched she was by the uncle’s actions, and proudly pointed out that Malaysians are kind and caring people.
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Malaysians sung praises for the uncle, and some shared their own experiences
In the comments section, some Malaysians revealed that they have had similar experiences, either as a child who grew up with a caring neighbour or an adult who would take care of children of different races.
Others in the comments section sung praises for the uncle who was kind enough to help his neighbour’s son with the report card.
Who can sign a student’s report card?
In Malaysia, a school student’s report card should be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The report card itself also needs to be signed and stamped on the school side by the class teacher and principal to verify its authenticity before it is released to the parent or guardian.
However, many schools allow a third party to sign the report card only if the parent or guardian has provided a written authorisation letter stating that the person is authorised to receive and sign for the report card on their behalf.
This is common where parents cannot personally collect or sign due to work, travel, or other commitments.
For international students whose parents might not be in the country, locally appointed guardians may sign their report cards.
Meanwhile, for students living in welfare and care homes or private charitable institutions, the designated Social Welfare Officer or an authorised Students’ Affairs Officer will be the ones signing report cards. These officers have the legal authority to handle matters regarding the students’ education and welfare in the absence of a biological parent.
Recently, many Malaysian schools are transitioning to online platforms like the Sistem Analisis Peperiksaan Sekolah (SAPS) or School Examination Analysis System where a digital acknowledgement by the registered “Penjaga Utama” (Primary Guardian or Caregiver) replaces the physical signature.
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