Perkasa pelajar Malaysia, YTL Corp peruntuk RM27.2 juta untuk program biasiswa LSE

YTL Corporation (YTL Corp) has committed RM27.2 million (£5 million) to establish the YTL Malaysia Scholarship Program at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This initiative, spearheaded by YTL Corporation Executive Chairman Francis Yeoh, aims to provide educational opportunities for Malaysian students, enabling them to shape the future of the country and contribute to its prosperity.

The first batch of scholarship recipients, comprising nine undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in nine different departments at LSE, began their studies in September last year. Yeoh emphasized the importance of investing in talented and committed young minds, stating that by doing so, they are laying the foundation for a progressive Malaysia based on intelligence, shared prosperity, and leadership trusted by the people.

Recognizing the growing difficulty in finding capable leaders, Yeoh highlighted the need for education to focus on character formation, intellectual excellence, moral values, aspirations, and responsibility. He added that finding the right leaders is becoming increasingly challenging, making education crucial in developing competent and responsible future leaders.

YTL Corp's collaboration continues the long-standing relationship between LSE and its Malaysian strategic partner, with over 250 Malaysian students currently pursuing their studies at the institution for the 2025/2026 academic year. Larry Kramer, LSE's President and Vice-Chancellor, praised YTL Corp's investment in education as evidence of their shared belief in the potential of the next generation.

The Yeoh family has a 30-year history of supporting Malaysian scholarship recipients, further strengthening the economic ties that ultimately led Yeoh to receive the prestigious Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) award in 2019.