Fostering a Culture of Excellence
SIX RECIPIENTS CLINCH 2022 MERDEKA AWARD HONOURS FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO MALAYSIA
KUALA LUMPUR, 22 August 2022 – In conjunction with the 15th anniversary of the Merdeka Award Trust, six recipients have been conferred the prestigious 2022 Merdeka Award for fostering a culture of excellence, and for their remarkable contribution to Malaysia and its people.
The recipients of the 2022 Merdeka Award by category are:
Education and Community: Teach For Malaysia
For their outstanding contribution in delivering high-quality education in government schools, especially in rural and underprivileged communities, fueled with a belief that a child’s education and future should not be determined by his or her circumstances in life.
Environment: Global Environment Centre (GEC)
For their outstanding contribution in mangrove, peat swamp forest, river and coastal management, climate change programmes and forging community engagement as well as partnerships that help to conserve and protect the environment and natural resources in Malaysia.
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement: Emeritus Professor Dato’ Dr. Siti Zuraina binti Abdul Majid, FASc
For her outstanding contribution as a historian and in being the first ever Malaysian archaeologist as well as driving the efforts for Lenggong Valley to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Health, Science and Technology: Dato’ Professor Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman
For being the driving force behind mitigating the spread of infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and structuring policies and responses that led to the prevention, treatment and reduction of HIV/AIDS cases.
Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia: Dato’ Dr. Annabel Teh Gallop
For her outstanding contribution in scholarly research, curation, archiving and preservation of ancient Malay letters and manuscripts, Malay seals and documents which led to the understanding of Malay language as the language of trade and diplomacy throughout the Malay Archipelago, and the illumination of the rich heritage of the Malay world.
PETRONAS President and Group Chief Executive Officer and Merdeka Award Board of Trustee, Datuk Tengku Muhammad Taufik during his welcoming speech
Ivan Tan, Shell Malaysia Country Chairman and Senior Vice President Malaysia Upstream and Merdeka Award Board of Trustee said, “The continuous dedication and courageous efforts of our laureates in bringing change for communities, societies, and the planet are truly commendable. As trailblazers, they lay a solid foundation in delivering a better future for Malaysia - and this path will set many others up for greater things ahead.”
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ABOUT THE MERDEKA AWARD
The Merdeka Award Trust was established by PETRONAS and Shell on 27 August 2007, to recognise and reward excellent individuals and organisations whose works and achievements have not only contributed to the nation’s growth but have also inspired greatness in the people of Malaysia in the following categories, namely Education and Community, Environment, Health, Science and Technology, Outstanding Scholastic Achievement, Outstanding Contribution to the People of Malaysia. In 2022, Anugerah Harapan Merdeka was introduced as a new Award category, recognising the efforts of Malaysians aged 40 years old and below or Malaysian organisations less than 10 years in inception in the areas of Education and Community, Environment, Health, Science and Technology.
The choice of name, Merdeka Award, reflects the Founding Members’ aim to commemorate the true spirit of independence, which transcends the conventional definition of national sovereignty. It explores the liberation of the mind and spirit – factors that foster the realisation of human potential and the pursuit of excellence.
Through the Merdeka Award’s other initiatives, the Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment aims to promote thought leadership and innovation, foster a culture of excellence and encourage a world view, thereby enhancing Malaysia’s standing as a dynamic, competitive 21st Century Global Player in all key sectors from science and technology to the arts.
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