Retirement is often a bittersweet milestone, but for one dedicated teacher, it became a deeply emotional celebration of his lifelong impact on students. Taking to TikTok, Mr. Baljeet Singh, a Malay literature teacher, shared a heartfelt video marking his final lesson before retirement, only to be met with an overwhelming flood of appreciation from both past and present students.

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I will miss my SMK TAWAU students forever . 1991-2025

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With the caption, "A sad goodbye, this is me teaching Malay literature before retiring," the video captured a poignant moment as students embraced their beloved teacher in a touching farewell. However, the tributes did not stop there. The comment section soon filled with heartfelt messages from former students who wanted to express their gratitude.

One student, reminiscing about their first encounter, wrote: 

"You are still my best teacher. I was a part of your first class back in Tawau in 1991. We still love you, Mr. Baljeet Singh."

Another student shared a touching memory of Mr. Baljeet's kindness:

"Once, you invited me to your tuition class. I mentioned that I had no money to attend it. You told me that I should just come but keep the other details a secret from everybody else."

Mr. Baljeet Singh's retirement serves as a testament to the profound and lasting impact educators have on their students. His dedication, compassion, and wisdom will undoubtedly be remembered for years to come, proving that a teachers influence extends far beyond the classroom.