Malaysia Teacher Prize 2025


Deadline: June 1

> Pemimpin, a nonprofit dedicated towards developing leadership in schools, is calling for applications and nominations for its Malaysia Teacher Prize (MTP).

> With the theme “The Power of a Teacher, The Potential of a Nation”, this year’s edition reaffirms its commitment to spotlighting impactful teaching practices, scaling innovative solutions, and ensuring that outstanding teachers receive the national recognition they deserve.

> The RM75,000 prize pool will see the winner receiving RM50,000; the Top 5 finalists each receiving RM5,000; and the Top 10 finalists each receiving RM1,000.

> The MTP is supported by the Education and Finance Ministries, Varkey Foundation, YTL Foundation, Yayasan Hasanah, and ECM Libra Foundation.

> Since its inception, the MTP has been a cornerstone of Pemimpin’s Prize Initiative Pillar, designed to elevate the teaching profession, foster deep motivation, and unlock the untapped potential of educators to lead meaningful, scalable change.

Details: Log on to malaysiateacherprize.org/

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