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Young Global Leader Programme

Students of today, leaders of tomorrow

At MyHeart, we believe in the power of youth to shape a brighter tomorrow. The MyHeart Young Global Leader (YGL) programme reflects our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders who will contribute to the growth of the wider student community. Designed to empower aspiring student leaders, YGL focuses on fostering essential interpersonal and leadership skills.

If you are leading an overseas Malaysian student association (MSA), join us as a YGL partner to create impactful initiatives for students and to build a network of young leaders dedicated to making a difference.

Malaysian student associations abroad that are registered with or recognised by official bodies such as:

  • Education Malaysia
  • Malaysian government agencies abroad
  • Universities

Events that benefit Malaysian students abroad including:

  • Career fairs
  • Graduate employability initiatives such as upskilling workshops
  • Social events such as cultural nights and volunteering activities (special consideration)
  • Leadership and upskilling programmes
  • Assistance in connecting you with employers and panel of speakers
  • Monetary support of up to RM10,000 to organise student initiatives
  • Tokens of appreciation in the form of merchandise

How can students benefit from this programme?

Skills development

Personal growth

Access to resources

Networking opportunities

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Visibility and recognition

YGL Application Process

Ready to be a MyHeart YGL partner?

MyHeart YGL Partners 2025

Malaysian Student Council of Australia Nsw State Chapter

New South Wales, Australia

Sydney University Association of Malaysian Students

New South Wales, Australia

Malaysian Students' Council of Australia Victoria Chapter

Victoria, Australia

Malaysia Student Association in Shanghai

Shanghai, China

Majlis Perundingan Mahasiswa Malaysia Mesir

Cairo, Egypt

Malaysian Students' Association in France

Paris, France

Malaysisch-Aachener Klub E.V

Aachen, Germany

Malaysian German Students' Society

Hesse, Germany

Malaysian Students' Association Japan

Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Persatuan Pelajar Malaysia Korea

Seoul, South Korea

International Council of Malaysian Scholars and Associates

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

National University of Singapore Malaysian Students League

Singapore

Warwick Malaysian Students Association

Coventry, United Kingdom

Sheffield Malaysian Students Association

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Malaysian Student Society of Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The MyHeart Young Global Leader is an empowerment and enhancement programme for Malaysian students abroad who aspire to develop interpersonal and leadership skills to prepare for future career progression.

  • As a student leader, the MyHeart Young Global Leader will help you develop and enhance your leadership skills through various workshops, trainings and support from TalentCorp when showcasing your skills via events or programmes.
  • In addition, the programme will also allow you to build and grow your professional network with other Malaysian student leaders abroad, hiring employers, industry experts and other stakeholders.
  • The MyHeart Young Global Leader programme offers monetary and non-monetary support for Malaysian students’ associations abroad to conduct successfully and organise their career-related events. This includes, but is not limited to, career fairs and graduate employability initiatives such as networking sessions, sharing sessions with industry leaders and career workshops.
  • Through participation in this programme, MSAs will also be named as TalentCorp’s career partner, hence may increase MSAs’ publicity and visibility to other stakeholders and industry players.

Yes, if we have communicated with you on the programme before, you may participate in the exclusive career workshops and leadership training offered by MyHeart Young Global Leader.

Your association may submit as many proposals as you want. However, only ONE career fair proposal and ONE graduate employability initiative proposal will be accepted and eligible for support under MyHeart Young Global Leader.

Unfortunately, you will not be given another chance to resubmit your proposal. This is because we have limited allocation for the monetary support under Tier 1 (for career fairs) and Tier 2 (for graduate employability) initiatives. However, your proposal will still be considered for Tier 3 (non-monetary support) where needed.

No. Approval under YGL does not automatically guarantee funding. Support type and amount will be determined based on proposal quality, impact potential, and available resources.

YGL operates on a cohort-based system with a fixed proposal submission window and project timeline. Only proposals submitted within the stipulated window will be considered, and any proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted. Approved projects are supported within the cohort’s defined schedule. For more information on the cohort system, you may refer to the YGL Page

Feel free to reach out through our Contact Us form here and we’ll respond promptly.

Curious about MyHeart YGL Partners? Check out their stories!

Incentives Templer Park International School

40% scholarship of tuition fees + Zero application fee (worth RM 1000) + Zero registration fee (worth RM 4000)

Incentives Oasis International School

100% Waiver of Registration Fee (RM10,000 value)

Incentives Sri KDU

50% rebate off the Application Fee

Incentives Straits International School

100% OFF Application & Registration fees + 10% OFF Annual School Fees

Savings of over RM10,000 plus additional benefits

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For new students at any ISP (International School Partnership) School in Malaysia

Incentives Tenby Schools

100% OFF Application & Registration fees + 10% OFF Annual School Fees

Savings of over RM10,000 plus additional benefits

NOTES

For new students at any ISP (International School Partnership) School in Malaysia

Incentives Asia Pacific Schools

100% OFF Application & Registration fees + 10% OFF Annual School Fees

Savings of over RM10,000 plus additional benefits

NOTES

For new students at any ISP (International School Partnership) School in Malaysia

Incentives Taylor’s International School

100% waiver of Registration Fees

Savings up to RM20,000

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Only for new enrollments into any of Taylor’s International School (Branch Kuala Lumpur / Puchong) from now until 31 December 2023

Incentives Nexus International School

100% waiver of Registration Fees

Savings up to RM20,000

NOTES

Only for new enrollments into any of Nexus International School from now until 31 December 2023

Incentives Gardens International School

100% waiver of Registration Fees

Savings up to RM20,000

NOTES

Only for new enrollments into any of Gardens International School from now until 31 December 2023

Dr Catheryn Lim

Who is Dr Catheryn Lim?

Currently a Senior Research Fellow at Matthew Wood group and Chair, Early-Mid Career Researchers Committee at Department of Paediatrics, University of Oxford. Received her Ph.D., Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry from UNSW Dr. Lim is now working on understanding disease mechanisms and developing genetic treatments for neuromuscular diseases. Two of these strategies are now at later stages of development where she is collaborating with industrial partners to optimise the strategies in preparation for first-in-human clinical trials.

Woman with safety glasses resting on her head, working with a microscope in a laboratory
Man standing in front of a TV giving a presentation to seated audience members

Format of the sharing session

The participants for the session consisted of students and academicians coming from various biological and related sciences background.

During the session, Dr. Lim shared about her experience and journey in the research world and delved into the new developments being made in genetic treatments (specifically in neuromuscular diseases). She also shared some tips and advice on how to be active in the biotechnology research industry.

Outcome

The session has exposed 183 participants to new development in genetic treatments (specifically in neuromuscular diseases).

Dr Aid Fawzal

Who is Dr Aid Fawzal?

Experienced CFD Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive, energy and oil & gas industries. Strong professional background with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical, Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering from Coventry University. Invented a constant number which is called the Fawzal Number (Fa) which is used to optimize supercar’s cooling system.

Dr. Aid Fawzal posing and smiling for a photograph
Dr Aid Fawzal wearing a helmet sitting in a modified car at a racetrack pit lane

Format of the sharing session

Our participants consist of students from various engineering field and various level of studies, from bachelor’s degree to PhD.

During the session, Dr Aid shared with us the step-by-step process involved in designing a car using a simulation software where he explained why certain components are designed in such ways and the importance of each component. He also shared some tips to students who are planning to go into the automotive field.

Outcome

The session has benefited 284 participants with new knowledge and exposure to the automotive world and inspire our future engineers to pursue and improve our automotive industry.

Samantha Chong

In 2022, we collaborated with KL City Opera and organised a masterclass with Samantha Chong, a Malaysian mezzo-soprano based in Hong Kong

Samantha Chong and a co-presenter on stage behind a microphone stand with multiple news outlet name boards attached
Samantha Chong holding glasses in her hand while standing on stage
Samantha Chong and a group of performers in colorful outfits celebrating on stage during a show

Objective

To develop the performing arts scene in Malaysia via a collaboration with a leading name in classical Italian opera.

Format of the masterclass

The masterclass was held over 2 days, where 4 participants were selected to perform an aria or duet. Samantha then provided verbal and demonstrative feedback to each participant for 7-9 minutes each, which included song and scene interpretation, and stage presence.

Outcome

Samantha made a conscious effort to focus her sharing NOT on singing, but on the various aspects of performance, something that Malaysian performers lacked. So, MyCollabs acted as a medium for her to guide the students in navigating the world of classical opera, including dealing with different stakeholders like conductors, music directors and repetiteurs.

The students, on the other hand, received a rare opportunity to undergo a masterclass conducted by a seasoned performer for free. They could then use the knowledge they gained to enhance their opera skills and hopefully, pursue a career as full-time professional opera singers, something which is a rarity in Asia.