Khalifa Afnan
Teacher, Keningau Vocational College
This teacher from Sabah won an award for his dedication to STEM education
Alina Amir
Co-founder and Business Development Lead, Arus Academy
For ensuring under-privileged and high-needs students are not left behind in the future world
Prof Madya Dr Nur Adlyka Ainul Annuar
Astrophysicist, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
The astrophysicist was part of the international NASA team
Chan Soon Seng
CEO, Teach for Malaysia
Educational leader Chan Soon Seng, head of Teach for Malaysia, fights to ensure that all children have access to excellent education
Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah
Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group
The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors
Anthony Alexander Chong
Co-founder, Malaysian Sign Language and Deaf Studies Association
He leads the fight for the rights of the deaf community through the Malaysian Sign Language
Cheryl Ann Fernando
CEO, Pemimpin Global School Leaders
This inspiring educator works tirelessly to improve Malaysian students’ educational outcomes
Vincent J Gnanapragasam
Professor of Urology, University of Cambridge
A Malaysian professor who is driving efforts in prostate-cancer research, diagnosis and treatment, Vincent J Gnanapragasam secured a historic appointment at the University of Cambridge
Melissa Gomes
CEO, Edvolution Enterprise
Melissa Gomes works to improve underperforming schools by empowering the teachers
Samuel Isaiah
Programme director, Pemimpin GSL
Samuel Isaiah is lauded for his extraordinary commitment to education for indigenous children
Kal Joffres
CEO and Co-Founder, Tandemic
Kal Joffres helps organisations discover solutions to business and social challenges
Professor Dato' Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman
Infectious diseases expert
The renowned HIV/AIDS expert also prioritises education
Dato’ Loy Teik Ngan
Group CEO and Executive Chairman, Taylor's Education Group
Loy Teik Ngan leads the award-winning Taylor's Education Group, among the best-known and most-trusted brands in education in the region
