Mohamed Nazri Bin Prem Nasir

Mohamed Nazri, 22, is a young Malaysian changemaker whose journey embodies resilience, sacrifice, and hope. The son of a taxi driver and a McDonald’s staff, Nazri grew up in a B40 household where financial struggles were part of daily life. Yet, his parents instilled in him one unshakable belief — that education could break the cycle of poverty. Holding on to that dream, Nazri studied tirelessly, achieved excellent results in SPM and STPM, and is now pursuing Law at Universiti Malaya on the prestigious Karpal Singh Law Scholarship.

At just 19, he began creating opportunities for others through initiatives that combine education, life skills, and compassion. Over the past five years, Nazri has directly impacted more than 15,000 lives — not only through his youth-led organisation, BINA, but also through his independent community projects and humanitarian missions. His work ranges from leadership camps for Tamil school students, financial literacy workshops for children, and free tuition for e-hailing drivers’ children, to awareness campaigns such as Projek Lindung, which produced Malaysia’s first multilingual child-grooming storybook, recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records.

Nazri has extended his reach to rural Sabah and Sarawak — building a canteen for almost 1,000 students and empowering single mothers with upcycling skills — and internationally, leading efforts to build a library for a Cambodian village.

His contributions have earned him the National Youth Premier Award, the Education Advocacy Award, and recognition as one of the youngest Malaysians listed in Britishpedia’s Successful People in Malaysia & Singapore.

For Nazri, these milestones are not his alone — they are proof that even the son of a taxi driver can spark hope, open doors, and show children everywhere that their dreams are worth chasing.

To me, making an impact is like planting a tree of hope. I may never see all its branches grow, but knowing that one seed can give a child shade, strength, and a future beyond poverty is what gives my journey meaning.