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Milestones

Our transformative journey in advancing education, including the establishment and growth of Sunway Education Group, through a steadfast commitment to philanthropy and academic excellence.

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Overview

The Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF) milestones reflect its commitment to advancing education, research, and sustainable development in Malaysia and beyond. Through strategic partnerships with world-renowned institutions, generous scholarships, and impactful community initiatives, JCF continues to create lasting change, empowering future generations and contribute to nation-building efforts. Each milestone marks JCF’s dedication to making high-quality education and research accessible and fostering meaningful collaborations for a brighter, more sustainable future.

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OUR  MILESTONES 

Sunway College Kuala Lumpur
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1987

Sunway College Kuala Lumpur

Sunway College opened in Petaling Jaya, marking the group’s first endeavour in education.

Sunway TES-CAE was established, becoming a premier centre of accounting excellence and professional qualifications.
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1994

Sunway TES-CAE

Sunway TES-CAE was established, becoming a premier centre of accounting excellence and professional qualifications.

Sunway Education Trust Fund
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1997

Sunway Education Trust Fund

The launch of the Sunway Education Trust Fund established the status of Sunway College as a not-for-profit educational institution.

The Charles River Centre was founded to provide affordable, world-class, Harvard-affiliated executive education in Malaysia, thereby enhancing the nation’s human capital development.
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2000

Charles River Centre

The Charles River Centre was founded to provide affordable, world-class, Harvard-affiliated executive education in Malaysia, thereby enhancing the nation’s human capital development.

Sunway College Ipoh was established, expanding Sunway’s educational reach to Perak.
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2003

Sunway College Ipoh

Sunway College Ipoh was established, expanding Sunway’s educational reach to Perak.

Sunway University College
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2004

Sunway University College

Sunway College was elevated to university status, leading to the establishment of Sunway University College.

Sunway College Kuching
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2007

Sunway College Kuching

Sunway College Kuching opened, extending educational opportunities to Sarawak.

Sunway College Johor Bahru
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2007

Sunway College Johor Bahru

Sunway College Johor Bahru was launched, extending educational opportunities to the southern region.

Sunway International School Sunway City Kuala Lumpur
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2008

Sunway International School Sunway City Kuala Lumpur

Sunway International School was established, offering international education with Canadian curriculum standards in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
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2010

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation

JCF was born, succeeding Sunway Education Trust Fund as the governing body of all 16 institutions and entities of Sunway Education Group.

Jeffrey Cheah Professorship of Southeast Asia Studies and the Jeffrey Cheah Travel Grants to Harvard University were established to facilitate greater understanding of Southeast Asia through advance research, conferences and workshops.
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2013

Jeffrey Cheah Professorship and Travel Grants

Jeffrey Cheah Professorship of Southeast Asia Studies and the Jeffrey Cheah Travel Grants to Harvard University were established to facilitate greater understanding of Southeast Asia through advance research, conferences and workshops.

The Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JSI), an independent public policy think-tank based at Sunway University was set up to develop efficient and equitable solutions to some of the region’s most pressing development problems.
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2014

Jeffrey Cheah Institute

The Jeffrey Cheah Institute on Southeast Asia (JSI), an independent public policy think-tank based at Sunway University was set up to develop efficient and equitable solutions to some of the region’s most pressing development problems.

Two Jeffrey Cheah Professorial Fellowships were instituted at Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge.

Shanghai Sunway Financial Training was established, providing specialised financial education and training in collaboration with industry experts.
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2014

Shanghai Sunway Financial Training

Shanghai Sunway Financial Training was established, providing specialised financial education and training in collaboration with industry experts.

Sunway International Business Management was launched, offering innovative programmes that prepare students for a global business environment.
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2014

Sunway International Business Management

Sunway International Business Management was launched, offering innovative programmes that prepare students for a global business environment.

The Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Institute was inaugurated, delivering premier culinary arts and hospitality training in partnership with the renowned Le Cordon Bleu network.
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2014

Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Institute

The Sunway Le Cordon Bleu Institute was inaugurated, delivering premier culinary arts and hospitality training in partnership with the renowned Le Cordon Bleu network.

The Center for Asia Leadership was founded to promote leadership development and education across Asia, fostering collaboration and innovation with Jeffrey Cheah Foundation
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2014

Center for Asia Leadership

The Center for Asia Leadership was founded to promote leadership development and education across Asia, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF) forged academic ties with University of Oxford, which allows a two-way flow of scholars between universities.
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2015

Partnership with the University of Oxford

JCF forged academic ties with University of Oxford, which allows a two-way flow of scholars between universities.

Jeffrey Sachs Center was launched as a regional centre to advance the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
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2016

Jeffrey Sachs Center on Sustainable Development

Jeffrey Sachs Center was launched as a regional centre to advance the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

The Sunway Clinical Research Centre was established as the sole Regional Site Partner of the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge.
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2017

Sunway Clinical Research Centre

The Sunway Clinical Research Centre was established as the sole Regional Site Partner of the School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge. The occasion also commemorated the 800-year-old university’s first such entry into Asia.

Sunway International School Sunway City Iskandar Puteri was established, expanding access to quality international education in the Iskandar region with a focus on holistic student development.
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2017

Sunway International School Sunway City Iskandar Puteri

Sunway International School Sunway City Iskandar Puteri was established, expanding access to quality international education in the Iskandar region with a focus on holistic student development.

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation launched the Oxford-Jeffrey Cheah Graduate Scholarship. The establishment of the Scholars-in-Residence programme at University of Cambridge.
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2018

Oxford-Jeffrey Cheah Graduate Scholarship

JCF launched the Oxford-Jeffrey Cheah Graduate Scholarship. The establishment of the Scholars-in-Residence programme at University of Cambridge.

Memorandum of Understanding with British High Commission - Jeffrey Cheah Foundation signed an MoU to fund Chevening scholars from Malaysia for master’s courses at prestigious UK universities in medical and life sciences.
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2019

Memorandum of Understanding with British High Commission

JCF signed an MoU to fund Chevening scholars from Malaysia for master’s courses at prestigious UK universities in medical and life sciences.

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali Scholarship for Creative Arts & Music
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2019

Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali Scholarship for Creative Arts & Music

JCF established a RM10 million scholarship to honour Tun Dr Siti Hasmah, supporting outstanding Malaysian talents in creative arts and music.

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation signed a Gift Memorandum with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
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2020

Gift Memorandum with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

JCF signed a memorandum with MIT to support a career development professorship in engineering, focusing on critical research areas.

Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (JCF) contributed an additional USD 10 million to the United Nations SDSN to establish the Asia headquarters of the UN SDSN at Sunway University
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2021

Establishment of the Asia Headquarters of the United Nations SDSN

JCF contributed an additional USD 10 million to the United Nations SDSN to establish the Asia headquarters of the UN SDSN at Sunway University, promoting sustainability initiatives across the continent.