Rosmah to get Unesco award

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor (pic), will be conferred Unesco’s “Lead by Example” award in conjunction with the 71st UN General Assembly.

Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad, who is also Malaysian National Commission for Unesco vice-president, said the award was in recognition of Rosmah’s efforts in developing the potential of children, especially through the Permata programme.

The Permata programme for early childhood education in Malaysia was a brainchild of Rosmah, who is also its patron.

“This recognition is also an honour for Malaysia for providing quality education for the holistic development of children,” he said in a statement yesterday.

He said the prestigious award was an initiative by Unesco and six outstanding women in the world who are involved in education, human rights, empowerment of women and advocates of global citizenship.

The award presentation ceremony will be held at the “A Tribute to Heroes in the Global Campaign Against Violent Extremism” event on Sept 22 at the Metropolitan Museum of Arts in New York.

Alias said 13 other awards in various categories would also be presented at the inaugural event.

The 71st UN General Assembly is being held from Sept 13 to 26. — Bernama