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M’sian Policewoman Reunites With Teacher Who Secretly Paid Her STPM Fees 20 Years Ago
31 May 2026 • 1:23 PM MYT
A Malaysian policewoman has warmed hearts online after sharing how she finally reunited with the teacher who once helped her during one of the toughest periods of her life.
The woman, identified as Ain Ahmad, recently took to TikTok during Teacher’s Day to pay tribute to her former teacher, Koay Aun Chuan, a retired teacher from SMK Kuala Ketil.
Although they came from different racial backgrounds, Ain said Koay never hesitated to help her when she was a struggling student more than 20 years ago.
Screengrab via TikTok
Although we are of different races, Teacher Koay always helped me when my family was poor back then. Thank you, Teacher Koay Aun Chuan from SMK Kuala Ketil,” she wrote.
Could not afford STPM exam fees
According to Ain, the incident happened when she was in Form Six around 2003.
At the time, she came from a poor family and was worried as she could not afford to pay her STPM examination fees.
Although we are of different races, Teacher Koay always helped me when my family was poor back then. Thank you, Teacher Koay Aun Chuan from SMK Kuala Ketil,” she wrote.
Could not afford STPM exam fees
According to Ain, the incident happened when she was in Form Six around 2003.
At the time, she came from a poor family and was worried as she could not afford to pay her STPM examination fees.
Screengrab via TikTok
She recalled that there was only one week left before the payment deadline when Koay, who taught Geography, approached her and asked when she would be able to settle the fees.
He also reminded her that she would not be allowed to sit for the exam if the payment was not made.
I told him it wasn’t that I did not want to pay. I just did not have the money yet,” she said.
Ain said she was so desperate at the time that she even thought about pawning her belongings to raise the money.
Thankfully, Koay stepped in to help her secure assistance, allowing her to pay the fees and sit for the exam.
She recalled that there was only one week left before the payment deadline when Koay, who taught Geography, approached her and asked when she would be able to settle the fees.
He also reminded her that she would not be allowed to sit for the exam if the payment was not made.
I told him it wasn’t that I did not want to pay. I just did not have the money yet,” she said.
Ain said she was so desperate at the time that she even thought about pawning her belongings to raise the money.
Thankfully, Koay stepped in to help her secure assistance, allowing her to pay the fees and sit for the exam.
Teacher quietly placed money on her desk
Ain shared that Koay’s kindness did not stop there.
Whenever she needed to buy reference books, photocopy exam papers, or pay for other study related expenses, Koay would quietly place money on her desk without letting her classmates notice.
Screengrab via TikTok
Even if it was just 20 sen for photocopying, he would return the money to me,” she recalled.
She added that Koay often reminded his students to study hard, saying that education was the only way to change one’s fate.
That advice stayed with her even after she left school.
Reunited after 20 years
Now a police officer, Ain said she had been hoping for years to find the teacher who had changed her life.
After a long search, she finally managed to reconnect with Koay recently.
At first, she sent him a fruit basket through a courier to express her gratitude.
Even if it was just 20 sen for photocopying, he would return the money to me,” she recalled.
She added that Koay often reminded his students to study hard, saying that education was the only way to change one’s fate.
That advice stayed with her even after she left school.
Reunited after 20 years
Now a police officer, Ain said she had been hoping for years to find the teacher who had changed her life.
After a long search, she finally managed to reconnect with Koay recently.
At first, she sent him a fruit basket through a courier to express her gratitude.
Screengrab via TikTok
Later, during a holiday, she finally had the chance to visit him in person, fulfilling a wish she had kept for many years.
Ain also shared that Koay told her he had been involved in a road accident several years ago, but is currently in good health.
He also said that many of his former students had visited him over the years.
The touching reunion has since moved many social media users, with many praising Koay for his quiet kindness and Ain for never forgetting the teacher who helped her when she needed it most.
Later, during a holiday, she finally had the chance to visit him in person, fulfilling a wish she had kept for many years.
Ain also shared that Koay told her he had been involved in a road accident several years ago, but is currently in good health.
He also said that many of his former students had visited him over the years.
The touching reunion has since moved many social media users, with many praising Koay for his quiet kindness and Ain for never forgetting the teacher who helped her when she needed it most.
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