Proud of you: Fadhlina (left) congratulating Cikgu Nazri in a video call posted on her social media.
Muhammad Nazmi a Top 10 finalist for US$1mil Global Teacher Prize
THE whole country will be rooting for Muhammad Nazmi Rosli on Feb 11 as the Top 10 finalist vies for the prestigious 2025 Global Teacher Prize (GTP).
Awarded by the Varkey Foundation, the US$1mil (RM4.4mil) GTP will see the SK Long Sebangang, Sarawak, teacher writing a new chapter in Malaysia’s education history if he is crowned winner when the results are announced in Dubai.
Calling on all Malaysians to show their support for Cikgu Nazmi, as he is popularly known, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek described the GTP recognition as inspiring.
She said Cikgu Nazmi’s Top 10 placing, which was recently announced, also highlights the excellence and potential of our educators on the world stage.
“I hope all teachers, especially the younger ones, are inspired by Cikgu Nazmi. His commitment has gained global recognition. He is an example all teachers should emulate in carrying out their duties,” she said in a social media post on Jan 31.
Cikgu Nazmi, a winner of the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023 organised by Pemimpin, is known for his innovation and dedication to educating the nation’s youth.
Fadhlina, in a press release from Pemimpin, said Cikgu Nazmi proves that Malaysian teachers have the ability to drive substantial change.
“I greatly admire his student-centred approach and how he fosters creativity and leadership in the younger generation through initiatives like the Filpen Club.
“This achievement reflects the values aligned with our aspiration towards pendidikan manusiawi (humane education),” she said, adding that education is not only about imparting knowledge but also about building character and shaping the future of the nation.
“The ministry is proud of the dedication and extraordinary spirit of teachers like Cikgu Nazmi, and we will continue to support their efforts in shaping a better society in line with the values of Malaysia Madani,” she said.
The Filpen Club, an entrepreneurial film-based programme that taught pupils filmmaking, marketing and financial literacy skills, not only nurtured leadership and creativity among pupils but also raised funds to purchase a boat, ensuring that pupils could reach school even during floods.
Cikgu Nazmi is now working to expand this impact by organising the Filpen Festival in Sarawak to provide pupils across the state the opportunity to hone their creative skills through filmmaking.
“This journey – from winning the Malaysia Teacher Prize 2023 to being named as one of the Top 10 Global Teacher Prize finalists – has been an incredibly meaningful and priceless experience.“I dedicate this achievement entirely to my pupils, who are the inspiration and driving force behind every effort I make. Their passion for learning and advancing is the heartbeat of all the projects we have successfully executed together,” said Cikgu Nazmi.
Pemimpin, said its executive director Samuel Isaiah, will continue to stand alongside educators like Cikgu Nazmi to expand their positive impact on education and society.
