Najib wishes luck to Global Teacher Prize candidate

The nomination of Yasmin Noorul Amin into the list of 50 teachers shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize organised by the Dubai-based Varkey GEMS Foundation has caught the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

In his Twitter account today, Najib posted a congratulatory and good luck message to the chemistry teacher of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) La Salle, Petaling Jaya.

"Congratulations to Cikgu @rainameer for being among the 50 people shortlisted for the Global Teacher Prize. All the best," he said.

Tahniah Cikgu @rainameer kerana berada dalam kalangan 50 yang disenarai pendekkan untuk Hadiah Guru Global. Semoga berjaya.
— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) January 26, 2015

Yasmin, 38, was shortlisted for the award which reportedly carries a main prize of USD1 million (about RM3,602,200).

The winner of the award, dubbed the 'Nobel Prize' for educators, would be announced at a ceremony in Dubai in March.