The failure of over 10,000 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia 2023 candidates to sit for the examination is attributed to social media influencers promoting the idea that success and wealth can be attained without the SPM certificate.

Parent Action Group for Education (Page) chairperson Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim highlighted that students without adequate guidance are easily swayed by attractive career paths as influencers, offering income without the need for qualifications.