Our journey
Our milestones
- Future
Scale impact and capacity
Scholarships, leadership programmes, community impact, corporate philanthropy and long-term endowment funding.
- 2026
Selia Group
For the Selia Chair in Leadership at City University Malaysia, channelled through Yayasan City U.
- 2026
City University Malaysia
To strengthen Yayasan City U and support its educational, philanthropic and social-impact objectives.
- 2026
LHDN approval under Subsection 44(6)
Reference LHDN.AG.600-16/1/108.8996. Your donation is in trusted hands.
- 2025
Research and scholarships
Continued to sponsor research at City University Malaysia and award scholarships to its students.
- 2024
Research and scholarships
Sponsored research at City University Malaysia and awarded scholarships to its students.
- 2023
Yayasan City U established
The Founder contributed RM1 million for the establishment of Yayasan City U.
LHDN approval of Yayasan City U
Approved under Subsection 44(6), Income Tax Act 1967
The approval marks an important milestone in strengthening Yayasan City U’s governance, credibility and fundraising capacity. Eligible donations and associated tax treatment remain subject to the terms and conditions of the LHDN approval and applicable Malaysian tax legislation.
| Authority | Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) |
|---|---|
| Provision | Subsection 44(6), Income Tax Act 1967 |
| Reference | LHDN.AG.600-16/1/108.8996 |
What this means for YCU
A stronger platform for structured education-focused philanthropy, confidence for donors seeking accountable social-impact channels, and a clear compliance framework for donation records, programme allocation, monitoring and reporting.
Subsection 44(6)
2026 funding milestone
Supporters and flagship initiative
Yayasan City U recorded two major contributions in 2026, a total of RM2,000,000, providing a strong base for the Foundation’s next phase of growth.
Selia Chair in Leadership
Flagship initiative
A 2026 corporate philanthropy initiative supporting leadership, research and institutional development at City University Malaysia. It shows how YCU connects corporate philanthropy, university expertise and leadership development within a clear funding, governance and impact framework.
Selia Group → Yayasan City U → City University Malaysia → Selia Chair in Leadership
Indicative areas of impact
- Leadership and governance
- Organisational transformation
- AI and digital leadership
- Executive and CEO development
- Leadership research and publications
- Industry-academic engagement
- Future of work
- Responsible and sustainable leadership