It’s official! Siti Ainulmursyida has been announced as the Winner of Malaysia Teacher Prize (MTP) 2025 at the grand finale of the MTP Summit 2025.
Her triumph concludes a rigorous selection process that saw 5 Finalists, including Cikgu Siti Ainul, being shortlisted out of a whopping 2,300 applications from educators all over the country. As the winner, she is awarded with a RM50,000 cash prize, and a scholarship to pursue a postgraduate programme at INTI International University & Colleges, worth around RM70,000. This brings the total amount in prize value to RM120,000.
Now in its fourth year of celebrating the teaching profession and recognising the power of teachers in moulding the potential of the nation, the Malaysia Teacher Prize is organised by PEMIMPIN. PEMIMPIN is a non-profit organisation dedicated to strengthening school leadership across Malaysia. It supports teachers at every stage of their leadership journey by building core skills, deepening capacity, and amplifying their influence to drive systemic change.
Cikgu Siti Ainul, a special education teacher, believes that true education goes beyond exams, preparing students to be independent and confident in facing the world. She developed the digital platform PEKA OKU, benefiting over 300 students nationwide by providing scholarship, training, and career opportunities through an AI chatbot. Under her guidance, students have represented Malaysia in the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, winning multiple international awards, including gold medals. On her win, Cikgu Siti Ainul said, “I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity to represent my students, and to stand for our belief that every child, regardless of ability, deserves to learn, to be independent, and to dream.”
Speaking at the Awards Ceremony, Fadhlina Sidek, Minister of Education, said, “Teachers are a critical pillar of nation building as they directly impact the growth and development of young Malaysians. Given the lifelong influence educators have on their students, it is encouraging to see important stakeholders, namely PEMIMPIN, YTL Foundation, Yayasan Hasanah and ECM Libra Foundation, and also INTI International University & Colleges joining hands to elevate the profession and give teachers and their service the recognition they deserve. I also extend my congratulations and gratitude to all the teachers who have participated in this prize and hope they will continue to act as fl ag bearers for the teaching profession in Malaysia.”
Samuel Isaiah, Executive Director of PEMIMPIN and Co-Founder of the Malaysia Teacher Prize said in his speech, “We do this together, with our outstanding teachers leading the way. The solutions we seek are found in our classrooms, led by passionate and innovative educators. Reform begins here, and PEMIMPIN will continue to champion and platform the teachers behind it”.
The MTP Summit 2025 Under the theme “A Step Together, in Shaping the Future,” the MTP Summit 2025 brought together educators, policymakers, and partners for two days of keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops. The event welcomed more than 800 members of the education community from across Malaysia, united by a shared commitment to reimagining the future of teaching and learning.
Among the keynote speakers were Khairy Jamaluddin, co-host of Keluar Sekejap, Siti Kamariah Ahmad Subki, Managing Director and Trustee of Yayasan Hasanah, and Dr Nanthaporn Prae Seributra, CEO of Starfish Education, Thailand. Their insights reflected the Summit’s vision of fostering collaboration across sectors and borders to strengthen education systems and empower educators. They were joined by more than 80 speakers over the two days.
“This year’s summit is a testament to what we can achieve when we come together. It was fi lled with energy, conviction, and passion, exactly the kind of spirit we need to move education forward and to keep doing our best for the future of our children.” said Dato’ Kathleen Chew, Programme Director of YTL Foundation. Prof Dr Shamsul Nahar Abdullah, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Operations) of INTI International University said, “INTI International University & Colleges is also proud to support PEMIMPIN and this year’s Malaysia Teacher Prize winner, Cikgu Siti Ainul. She embodies passion and perseverance, a true teacher who goes above and beyond for her students. We look forward to continuing our partnership with PEMIMPIN to empower teachers across Malaysia.”
To learn more about the inspirational stories of teachers from the Malaysia Teacher Prize, please visit https://malaysiateacherprize.org/
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Siti Ainulmursyida binti Shamsudin,Reka Bentuk dan Grafik SMK Orkid Desa (WINNER)
Cikgu Ainul, a special education teacher, believes that true education goes beyond exams, preparing students to be independent and confident in facing the world. In the classroom, she uses initiatives like Speakamon and Time Travelling Verbs Adventure Game to make English learning more interactive for students with special needs. She also developed the digital platform PEKA OKU, benefiting over 300 students nationwide by providing scholarship, training, and career opportunities through an AI chatbot. Under her guidance, students have represented Malaysia in the Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities, winning multiple international awards, including gold medals.
