Apr 2025

Upon hearing about YTL's collaboration with NVIDIA to build a state-of-the-art data center in Johor, Nabil saw an incredible opportunity to contribute to a project aligned with his career aspirations....

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April 2025

Apr 2025

We sat down with four scholars who recently completed their internships with YTL Foundation, YTL Communications, YTL Power and Data Centre, and YTL Construction to hear about their experiences thus...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Shannon Wong

Apr 2025

What truly impressed me throughout the process was how much heart the Foundation showed. It wasn’t just about grades or achievements — they were looking for passion, purpose, and potential....

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Marie Jane

Apr 2025

Throughout my journey, the YTL Foundation Scholarship has been a game-changer. With the financial support, I was able to focus on my studies without worrying about tuition or living expenses,...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Kenzon Yeoh

Mar 2025

At first glance, the world of IT may not seem like the most accessible path for someone with visual impairment but for Kenzon Yeoh, technology was never a limitation —...

Partnership | Impact Stories | Funding | Community

Yellow House KL: A Home of Hope, Rebuilt with Heart

Jan 2025

For over a decade, Yellow House KL has been more than just a shelter. It has been a place of hope, dignity and healing for more than 6,000 individuals. It...

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January 2025: Roundup 2024

Jan 2025

2024 was an incredible year of growth for YTL Foundation. Through our initiatives, we remained dedicated to empowering individuals, fostering educational excellence, and driving positive social change.

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October 2024

Oct 2024

Although Malaysia promises education for all, the reality often tells a different story. Like Dee De and Jia Huey, the class of PGCEi 2024 is deeply motivated to create an...

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April 2024

Apr 2024

YTL Foundation offered me an opportunity to move forward in life and I want to give back to society as the Foundation did for me. It really impacted the way...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Tai Wei Cheang

Apr 2024

These internships gave me industry exposure that I couldn’t obtain from typical coursework and has added intangible value to my field of study in Mechanical Engineering.

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Chan Choon Wooi

Apr 2024

From a young age, I believed in the transformative power of education. Raised in a humble household, I faced my own set of challenges and found solace in the loving...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Grannil Ding Simon

Apr 2024

Receiving the YTL Foundation Scholarship was a turning point in my life, especially since my dad was the sole breadwinner for our family. Pursuing my studies seemed like a distant...

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January 2024: Roundup 2023

Jan 2024

2023 saw YTL Foundation make significant strides in the global social impact scene with the Asian Venture Philanthropy Network (AVPN) and the University of Birmingham and continue its work with...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Dorcas Chua

Jan 2024

Being a YTL Foundation Scholar meant a lot of things: scholar camps before the start of every academic year, regular coaching sessions with our scholar coach – Helen, summer internships...

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October 2023

Oct 2023

Moved by teachers’ desire to create a better learning environment for children from displaced communities in Malaysia, YTL Foundation co-developed the Teachers for Educational Equity Initiative with the University of...

Impact Stories | Touchpoints

PPR Resident Creates a Safe Space for Her Community

Sep 2023

Mastura, a 39-year-old resident of PPR Seri Perak, Sentul had little knowledge about mental health and its impact on an individual. She and 11 other community leaders took part in...

Partnership | Acumen | Impact Stories

Farm to Family: An Acumen Fellow’s Mission to Nourish Communities

Jul 2023

FOLO Farm, an organic, family-run venture, is driven by a vision to nourish the world with nutritionally-packed vegetables while fostering meaningful connections among loved ones. By prioritizing the physical and...

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July 2023

Jul 2023

As one of the conference’s lead partners, we were excited to host Asia’s largest social investment conference in one of Malaysia’s most iconic event spaces; Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)....

Acumen | Impact Stories | Partnership

Pioneering Sustainability at Grab: One Acumen Fellow’s Journey from Cutlery Toggle to Environmental Impact

May 2023

Leading this sustainability revolution is Cheryl Goh, Group Head of Marketing and Sustainability at Grab and 2021 Malaysia Acumen Fellow. As an avid diver and nature lover, Cheryl felt a...

Impact Stories | Touchpoints

Teacher In Sabah Wins Prestigious Award

May 2023

Cikgu Anuthra was announced as the first Malaysia Teacher Prize winner on October 27, 2022. Other than the title itself, she received a prize money worth RM50,000 to help her...

Acumen | Impact Stories | Partnership

Just Start: How Tharma Pillai Through UNDI18 Empowered A Generation to Vote

Apr 2023

History was made in November 2022 when 18-20 year olds turned from bystanders to nation builders in Malaysia’s 15th General Election. This was the culmination of hard work, sweat and...

Impact Stories | Touchpoints

March 2023

Mar 2023

It was an exciting opportunity to bring the fellowship to Malaysia and to help our social changemakers develop skills that would help them navigate the challenges of their work and...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Karen Lee

Mar 2023

Sometimes when I'm walking through the cobbled streets of Cambridge or writing essays in the University Library, I reflect on how grateful I am to be studying a course I...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: David Foo

Mar 2023

I was treated with great kindness and a level of respect, even as a prospective applicant. This continued during my time at university where the YTL Foundation staff continued to...

Acumen | Impact Stories | Partnership

Rising Together: 3 Inspiring Stories of Women Empowering Women In Malaysia

Mar 2023

There is growing female solidarity in Malaysia committed to supporting and lifting up fellow women from all walks of life. In conjunction with International Women’s Day 2023, we are highlighting...

Scholar Stories

Scholar Stories: Sarmila A/P Krishnan

Mar 2023

I believe that the work I do will help contribute to creating an efficient mode of transportation and a more sustainable future, since the electrification of the railways could help...

Impact Stories | Touchpoints

Making Education Accessible for the Stateless in Sarawak

Feb 2023

In Kampung Sion, no children go to secondary school, what more college. Once they turn 13, the children stop schooling and start working. A lot of parents are unable to...

Scholar Stories | Funding

失明青年考上大学读电脑科学立志开发盲人电脑软件助障友

Feb 2023

Kenzon Yeoh, who has been blind since birth, despite facing many challenges in his studies, was finally admitted to Curtin University Malaysia with excellent grades to study computer science, determined...

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January 2023: Roundup 2022

Jan 2023

Building on the foundation we established over the last 25 years, 2022 has been a year of exponential growth and celebration for YTL Foundation.

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December 2022

Dec 2022

On 7 October 2022, YTL Foundation celebrated their 25th Anniversary in full regalia with a dinner at The Majestic Hotel. Commemorating 25 years of building better education in Malaysia, the...

Impact Stories | 25th Anniversary

Celebrating 25 Years of Better Societies Through Better Education

Oct 2022

We have written many stories in the last 25 years, and we pledge to keep writing new ones.

Touchpoints

September 2022

Sep 2022

KelasKita is an online programme which allows education implementers to provide tuition through volunteers to children in local communities using our Learn From Home lessons and the Frog Spaces application...

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June 2022

Jun 2022

The Malaysia Teacher Prize is the first of its kind in Malaysia, where teachers are being sought to share their practices and their ambitions for the classroom. Aiming to give...

Impact Stories | Learn From Home

Learn From Home Wins
People’s Choice Award

Jun 2022

"Tuition for a Cause" is a community project designed to help impoverished students who have fallen behind in their academics as a result of school closures due to the pandemic....

Touchpoints

April 2022

Apr 2022

Phase 2 of the Learn From Home Frog School lessons, launched in February 2022, comes at an opportune moment to assist in facilitating inevitable gaps resulting from school closure. The...

Touchpoints

January 2022

Jan 2022

At the start of 2021, we aimed to build upon the groundwork laid out in the previous year. At YTL Foundation, we worked with our partners to scale the impact...

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October 2021

Oct 2021

The Puan Sri Kai Yong Yeoh Book Prize, founded in 2011 and open to all children of YTL employees, has inspired many young minds over the years to challenge seemingly...

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July 2021

Jul 2021

Jaringan Prihatin arrives at an opportune time. Well into 2020, it was apparent that home-based learning would continue in 2021. Since the establishment of LFH, the Foundation has received applications...

Touchpoints

April 2021

Apr 2021

YTL Foundation, in collaboration with FrogAsia, held our first online Leaps of Knowledge event early in March. A host of leading educationists, teachers and parents converged digitally on 3rd March...

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February 2021

Feb 2021

In January, a focus group was held with 30 partner NGOs, to discuss the Learn from Home programme and its impact on communities. Participants include Generasi Gemilang, Taylor’s College, Finco,...

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January 2021

Jan 2021

Since 1997, the Foundation has offered scholarships to deserving students with robust potential to thrive. The scholarships are a fervent commitment to investing in the future generation of citizens, ones...

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December 2020

Dec 2020

Over at PEMIMPIN GSL Malaysia, they are hard at work in trying to support the professional development of school leaders to drive high-quality learning instructions and positive culture that leads...

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November 2020

Nov 2020

Building on the early success of the Learn from Home (LFH) initiative, the Foundation extended the offer of a free 40GB data plan to all students and faculty members from...

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Scholar Stories: Marie Jane

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Scholar Stories: Kenzon Yeoh

Yellow House KL: A Home of Hope, Rebuilt with Heart

Yellow House KL: A Home of Hope, Rebuilt with Heart

January 2025: Roundup 2024

January 2025: Roundup 2024

October 2024

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Scholar Stories: Tai Wei Cheang

Scholar Stories: Tai Wei Cheang

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Scholar Stories: Grannil Ding Simon

January 2024: Roundup 2023

January 2024: Roundup 2023

Scholar Stories: Dorcas Chua

Scholar Stories: Dorcas Chua

October 2023

October 2023

PPR Resident Creates a Safe Space for Her Community

PPR Resident Creates a Safe Space for Her Community

Farm to Family: An Acumen Fellow’s Mission to Nourish Communities

Farm to Family: An Acumen Fellow’s Mission to Nourish Communities

July 2023

July 2023

Pioneering Sustainability at Grab: One Acumen Fellow’s Journey from Cutlery Toggle to Environmental Impact

Pioneering Sustainability at Grab: One Acumen Fellow’s Journey from Cutlery Toggle to Environmental Impact

Teacher In Sabah Wins Prestigious Award

Teacher In Sabah Wins Prestigious Award

Just Start: How Tharma Pillai Through UNDI18 Empowered A Generation to Vote

Just Start: How Tharma Pillai Through UNDI18 Empowered A Generation to Vote

March 2023

March 2023

Scholar Stories: Karen Lee

Scholar Stories: Karen Lee

Scholar Stories: David Foo

Scholar Stories: David Foo

Rising Together: 3 Inspiring Stories of Women Empowering Women In Malaysia

Rising Together: 3 Inspiring Stories of Women Empowering Women In Malaysia

Scholar Stories: Sarmila A/P Krishnan

Scholar Stories: Sarmila A/P Krishnan

Making Education Accessible for the Stateless in Sarawak

Making Education Accessible for the Stateless in Sarawak

失明青年考上大学读电脑科学立志开发盲人电脑软件助障友

失明青年考上大学读电脑科学立志开发盲人电脑软件助障友

January 2023: Roundup 2022

January 2023: Roundup 2022

December 2022

December 2022

Celebrating 25 Years of Better Societies Through Better Education

Celebrating 25 Years of Better Societies Through Better Education

September 2022

September 2022

June 2022

June 2022

Learn From Home WinsPeople’s Choice Award

Learn From Home WinsPeople’s Choice Award

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Learn From Home Wins
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Learn From Home Wins
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