Foundation Structure
Malaysia’s largest education-focused organisation, with operations resembling a social enterprise.
Overview
The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation owns and governs all Sunway Education Group entities, including Sunway University, Sunway Colleges, Sunway International Schools, the Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development, and Sunway Centre for Planetary Health.
As Malaysia’s largest education-focused organisation that is structured as a unique not-for-profit social enterprise, it channels surpluses into educational institutions or disburses them as scholarships, research grants, and for the expansion of faculty and facilities to ensure quality education in perpetuity.
Royal Patron
H.R.H Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj Ibni Almarhum Sulan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Alhaj
The Sultan of Selangor
His Royal Highness Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj, the current and ninth Sultan of Selangor since 2001, is the Royal Patron of the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. With a rich background in administration and honorary military titles, His Majesty is deeply committed to the well-being of the people. Known for his compassion and religious guidance, he has made significant contributions through official engagements and community involvement, always prioritising the welfare of the people.
Board of Trustees
Governed by the Board of Trustees
Governed by a distinguished Board of Trustees, the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation is committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability of its educational institutions. The Foundation’s primary goal is to provide and maintain access to high-quality education and research opportunities for current and future generations of students. Through careful stewardship and forward-thinking strategies, the Foundation seeks to protect and enhance these institutions, empowering them to continue their mission of academic excellence and innovation while nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
Sunway Education Group
(Approx. 30,000 Students)
Estimated market capitalisation in excess of RM1 billion
