The Malaysia Teacher Prize
The Malaysia Teacher Prize is organised to appreciate, celebrate and highlight outstanding teachers in Malaysia. The Prize is the first of its kind in Malaysia to recognise teachers on a national scale and provide a platform to scale their best practices.
The Malaysia Teacher Prize Winner will receive a cash prize of
RM0,000
The Top 5 Finalists, except the Winner, will receive a cash prize of RM 5,000.
The Top 10 Finalists will receive a cash prize of RM 1,000. The Winner and the Finalists will receive a Professional Development Workshop Series from PEMIMPIN.
Applications are open to all Malaysian teachers who:
Cheryl Ann Fernando
Co-founder of the
Malaysia Teacher Prize
We hope that through the Malaysia Teacher Prize, we will be able to uncover great Malaysian teachers who are constantly doing their best every day to ensure students continue to get access to quality education.
Samuel Isaiah
Co-founder of the
Malaysia Teacher Prize
We believe that change happens when hearts and minds come together, and through our partnership with Varkey Foundation and the Global Teacher Prize, we seek to place Malaysian teachers in the limelight that they deserve.
Dato’ Kathleen Chew
Programme Director of YTL Foundation
Teachers are the architects of the nation, shaping the minds of tomorrow. We are proud to support the Malaysia Teacher Prize which not only celebrates their contributions but also acknowledges their pivotal roles within our society. By honouring and supporting teachers, we can create a more positive educational environment that benefits everyone.