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At just 15 years old, Puteri Nur Azzahra is heading straight into university lecture halls
The daughter of Malaysian film director Aziz M Osman and his ex-wife, Puteri Lily Lokman, has officially become the youngest student to enrol at Manipal University College Malaysia (MUCM) in Melaka this year.
According to Berita Harian, she is scheduled to begin her foundation studies at the institution on 23 July.
The teen completed her O-Level equivalent after sitting for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams last year
She skipped multiple grade levels along the way, meaning she was already accustomed to studying alongside older peers.
Although she planned to pursue medicine, university admission requirements state that students must be at least 18 years old for the programme.
She decided to select an alternative field for now, following discussions and guidance from her lecturers.
Her mother admitted she felt a mix of pride, excitement, and the usual parental worries
"As a mother, I am certainly proud to see her success. However, at the same time, I remain concerned because she still has a long journey ahead," she said.
Puteri Lily explained that while the long-term plan is for her daughter to study abroad, she wants to protect her daughter from potential culture shock until she turns 18.
