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. 🎵 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...
