- Offers 40+ students with hearing and learning disabilities structured music education
- Sponsorship of US$11,000 provided through educator Stefanus Lucas, recipient of RISE Educator Award
Taylor’s College and Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas Kota Kinabalu have unveiled an upgraded Inclusive Music Room designed to provide students with hearing impairment and learning disabilities access to music education. The facility, equipped with traditional and modern instruments, enables students to engage with music through rhythm, vibration, and visual cues.
The US$11,000 (RM50,000) sponsorship from Taylor’s College supported the project through educator Stefanus Lucas, who received the RISE Educator Award 2025. The school received an additional US$11,000 (RM50,000) from the award programme, which also distributed US$220 (RM1,000) each to four finalists and US$2200 (RM10,000) to their respective institutions.
Mohamad Sufri bin Salim, chief assistant director of the Special Education Sector at Sabah State Education Department, attended the November 19 event and said the collaboration “reflects the spirit of collaboration that drives our national education agenda, where the public and private sectors come together to ensure every child, regardless of ability or background, has access to quality learning opportunities.”
Josephine Tan, Taylor’s College campus director, stated, “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, express, and thrive, regardless of their abilities. Through this upgraded Inclusive Music Room, we hope to empower Cikgu Stefanus to create a space where students can experience joy, confidence, and creativity through music.” She noted this marks the second school in Sabah that Taylor’s College has supported.
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