Asia's Most Influential MY

Philanthropy & Charity

Forging a brighter future that everyone can share

Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid

Co-founder, PERTIWI Soup Kitchen

Datuk Munirah Abdul Hamid is a corporate leader who has also dedicated more than five decades to charity work, notably with Pertiwi Soup Kitchen

Puan Sri Akmal Abdul Salam

Patron, Breast Cancer Welfare Association

An inherently altruistic patron, Puan Sri Akmal Abdul Salam has a big heart for organisations dedicated to helping and supporting those in need

Tan Sri Syed Mokhtar Albukhary

Founder, Albukhary Foundation

The Malaysian tycoon pays it forward by supporting education and the arts

Nisha Ayub

Co-founder, Justice for Sisters/SEED

Nisha Ayub is a renowned trans rights activist and social justice advocate at the forefront of empowering the local transgender community

Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah

Founder and Chairman, Sunway Group

The renowned business tycoon has a significant impact in multiple sectors

Chow Mei Mei

Chairperson, Paratus Energy Services

An accomplished leader who mentors and empowers the underprivileged

Tan Sri Chua Ma Yu

Founder, CMY Capital

A prominent global capital markets investor also known for his philanthropic endeavours

Datin Che Nariza Hashim

President, PS The Children

Nariza Hashim is an activist protecting, saving and giving a voice to children with her NGO, PS The Children

Deborah Henry

Co-founder, Fugee School

The co-founder of Fugee School is a fervent advocate for children and refugee’s rights

Izza Izelan

Executive Director, Pertubuhan Pembangunan Kendiri Wanita dan Gadis (WOMEN:girls)

Izza Izelan is a social worker, advocate and journalist who champions causes that develop and empower women and girls

Ivy Josiah

Co-founder, Women's Aid Organisation

A fearless activist who is known for her efforts in championing equality and justice for women

Tan Sri Kong Hon Kong

Founder, Nirvana Asia Group

A businessman who founded one of the largest integrated funeral service providers

Kuan Chee Heng

Social Activist and Founder, Community Policing Malaysia

A social activist with a heart of gold, Kuan Chee Heng—founder of Community Policing Malaysia—is hailed for his selfless efforts in helping the under-privileged

Dato' Sri Lee Kar Whatt

Director, Malaysian Social Entrepreneurs Foundation

For providing aid as well as affordable solutions to regular Malaysians

Datin Shen-tel Lee

Founder, Kuching Food Aid

For aiding and supporting the needy and underprivileged in Sarawak

Terry Leong

CEO, World Vision Malaysia

For being at the forefront of outreach and support to children and families in need

Lim Yuet Kim

Co-Founder and CEO, PichaEats

Lim Yuet Kim empowers refugee families through a food business

Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir

Patron, Malaysian AIDS Foundation

Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir is a prominent activist and AIDS advocacy worker who is also a fearless voice for women’s rights, gender equality, religious freedom and justice

Datuk Wira Ameer Mydin

Managing director, Mydin

For championing the rights of locals and providing affordable goods

Dato' Dr Ahmad Faizal Perdaus

President, Mercy Malaysia

Ahmad Faizal Mohd Ferdaus is a practising doctor who also leads Malaysia’s largest medical and humanitarian relief operations to countries in dire need of help

Richard Prentice

CEO, SG Support Services

Richard Prentice is the CEO of a fund-raising agency that makes raising funds easy for charities, SG Support Services

Heidy Quah

Founder, Refuge for the Refugees

Heidy Quah advocates for the rights of refugees

Reza Razali

Founder, Terato Tech

The builder of peer-to-peer platform that got a nation together for charity

Tan Sri Vincent Tan

Founder and non-executive chairman, Berjaya Corporation Bhd

The respected Malaysian businessman is also a noted philanthropist

Zainah Anwar

Co-Founder and Director, Sisters of Islam/Musawah

Zainah Anwar of Sisters of Islam is a prominent champion of Muslim women’s rights, equality and freedom

Dato' Dr Hartini Zainudin

Co-founder, Yayasan Chow Kit

Hartini Zainudin is a prominent activist who has dedicated nearly three decades to the welfare of marginalised children, and set up the Yayasan Chow Kit child-crisis centre

Zikry Kholil

COO and Co-founder, Incitement

For enabling companies to create social impact in their communities