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Our Story
AIESEC Malaysia story started n 1948
1968
AIESEC was established
James Callaghan (coordinator of AIESEC in US) visited Malaysia to propagate the idea of starting AIESEC in the country. He attracted the attention of Mr. Yap Kun Tiat, the President of Universiti Malaya Economics Society (UMECS).
1970
AIESEC was established
AIESEC in Malaysia was involved in small projects (career talks, students expo), recruiting members (promoting AIESEC as a ‘head start to the corporate world/corporate skills), and building relations with companies as a good way to recruit students.’ AIESEC in Malaysia got more involved in heavy industries and human resources based partners.
1980
AIESEC was established
Host of 10th Asia Pacific Congress - Rated as one of the best congress in the history of AIESEC. Focused on projects centred on government and AIESEC International theme (Look East, Visit Malaysia) and local chapter extensions. Partnered with Tourism Malaysia: Beautiful Malaysia and created additional projects aimed to bridge the gap between students and corporates.
1990
AIESEC was established
AIESEC had a high level of awareness among students because of good marketing and highly attended events (such as the KLSE marketing simulation game). Focused on projects such as career expos/career fairs, specifically for manufacturing and IT industries, traineeships for sustainable development. The goals was to bridge the gap between the corporate sector and the community.
Today
AIESEC was established
Through consistent engagement with university students, AIESEC had successfully established respectable reputation in universities across Malaysia. Leadership through cross-cultural exchange has also been defined as the clear focus of the organisation. With that belief, we have consistently worked with companies such as Electrolux, AirAsia and Fave to mobilise more youth to volunteer in and out of Malaysia through Global Volunteer. Learning partners like Teach for Malaysia, Challenges Media and so on have also been invited to ensure the impact of AIESEC national projects. On top of those, Global Volunteer has also been endorsed by the Government, enhancing its outreach to the youth in Malaysia. This year, with clear stand “For A United Malaysia” in mind, we aim to make cross-cultural exchanges accessible to as many youth as possible, building leaders take necessary actions for personal leadership development and towards a beIer Malaysia.
AIESEC Malaysia
We create value-driven leaders
ALESEC enables you to develop the values we believe leaders should live by.
Demonstrating Integrity
By doing what’s right over what’s easy, you develop leadership that demonstrates integrity.
Striving for Excellence
By taking up challenging opportunities with AIESEC, you get to continuously grow through creativity and innovation.
Enjoying Participation
At AIESEC, you get to celebrate and enjoy the way we are and put your youthful energy and enthusiasm in everything you do.
Acting Sustainably.
In various leadership roles at AIESEC, you get to make long-term decisions that build your mindset to also think of your future generations and live sustainably.
Activating Leadership
At AIESEC, you get to lead by example and with empathy by taking responsibility of inspiring others to lead as well.
Living Diversity
You get to work in inclusive spaces that allow you to truly be yourself and embrace each others’ differences as a strength.
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AIESEC is a global platform for young people to explore and develop their leadership potential. We are a non-political, independent, not-for-profit organization run by students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education. Its members are interested in world issues, leadership and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or national/social origin.
Since we were founded, we have engaged and developed over 1,000,000 young people who have been through an AIESEC experience. The impact of our organization can be seen through our alumni who represent business, NGO and world leaders, including one Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Martti Ahtisaari of Finland.
AIESEC (pronounced eye-sek) was originally an acronym for Association Internationale des Étudiants en Sciences Économiques et Commerciales.
AIESEC is no longer used as an acronym but simply as the name of the organization.
Members of AIESEC are known as “AIESECers.”
We are a global network of young leaders under the age of 30 who strive to better themselves and the communities around them. We are passionate about world issues, leadership development, cultural understanding and experiential learning.
The organization spans 126 countries/territories and territories and every aspect of AIESEC’s operations are managed by students and recent graduates.
We have operated in this way since our inception, making us uniquely “by young people, for young people”, for over 65 years. The global leadership teams are elected by the membership annually.
AIESEC as a global network is not a subsidiary or an entity that is dependent on any other bodies in its work, sustainability or decision-making.
AIESEC chooses peace above all and therefore does not have a pre-defined or officially accepted political tendency or subscription.
We are in consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), affiliated with the UN DPI, member of ICMYO, and is recognised by UNESCO.
AIESEC was founded in 1948 in 7 countries/territories in Europe by Jean Choplin (France), Bengt Sjøstrand (Sweden), and Dr. Albert Kaltenthaler (Germany).
Over 77 years later we are present in 100+ countries and territories.
Anyone who believes in the AIESEC vision, supports the mission of AIESEC, and lives by the AIESEC values is a part of the youth leadership movement, and hence is an AIESECer. They can be our partners who relate to our organizational values and vision, or it can be our parents who constantly support us to give our best to our leadership development journeys.
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We aim to develop leadership qualities and capabilities in young people with these programs.
