A Sabah Teacher Just Won RM50,000 to Change Lives with Music Cikgu Stefanus Lucas , a teacher from SK Pendidikan Khas (P) Kota Kinabalu, has just bagged the top honour at the RISE Educator Award Malaysia 2025 taking home a RM5,000 grant for himself and a whopping RM50,000 for his school to expand a powerful music education program designed for students with special needs. More than just an award, this recognition celebrates the power of purpose-driven teaching and the role of music in empowering young minds. šµ How One Teacher Used Music to Break Barriers Cikgu Stefanus didn’t wait for perfect conditions. He got creative turning a modest classroom into a specialised music room for students who are visually and hearing impaired. Here’s what made his initiative shine: Formed a student boy band to boost confidence and expression Established a music space tailored to deaf learners Aims to create Sabah’s first inclusive student ensemble Uses music as a tool for emotional expre...
