After completing his secondary education, Amir applied to a pre-university program, known as STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia). This program prepared him for university studies and helped him develop essential skills, such as critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school day typically runs from 7:30 AM to 1:00 or 2:00 PM. However, the day does not end there. The afternoon is often consumed by tuition (private tutoring) , a multi-billion ringgit industry. Many students attend two or three different tuition centers for subjects like Mathematics, Science, and English.

Before the first lesson, the entire school assembles in the hall or field. Students sing the national anthem ( Negaraku ), the state anthem, and recite the Rukun Negara (National Principles). Muslim students perform morning prayers while non-Muslims observe quietly. Discipline is paramount; untucked shirts or long hair (for boys) are quickly noted by prefects.

Use Mandarin or Tamil, respectively.