M’sian in the running for global prize


Dreaming big: Isaiah hopes to establish an educational hub that will also contribute to the well-being of the Orang Asli.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian Samuel Isaiah’s dedication to nurturing Orang Asli children has put him among 10 finalists for the prestigious Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2020.

The teacher from SK Runchang, Pahang, made the top 10 list from a selection of over 12,000 nominations and applications from more than 140 countries, the London-based Varkey Foundation said yesterday.

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