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AIESEC Malaysia story started n 1948
1968
The story of AIESEC in Malaysia began when James Callaghan, the coordinator of AIESEC in the United States, visited Malaysia to share the idea of establishing AIESEC locally. His visit caught the attention of Mr. Yap Kun Tiat, who was then the President of the Universiti Malaya Economics Society (UMECS).
With this spark of interest, AIESEC was first formed as a subcommittee under UMECS before growing into an independent organization. Mr. Yap Kun Tiat became the first President of AIESEC in Universiti Malaya, marking the beginning of our journey.
2006
AIESEC in Malaysia began to shift its focus toward sustainable exchange growth. This period was defined by expansion in membership, stronger branding, and a clear positioning in the global network. These efforts brought the entity to new heights, becoming the number two performing entity in the Asia Pacific region and ranking ninth globally.
2017
With a renewed sense of purpose, AIESEC in Malaysia introduced its vision statement:
#ForAUnitedMalaysia
A proud and action-driven nation that embraces diversity and takes ownership for a better Malaysia. This vision aligned with AIESEC’s global purpose — peace and fulfillment of humankind’s potential — and became the compass that guided our actions across the country.
2025
AIESEC in Malaysia continues to grow as a youth leadership movement. We are a global network of young people who believe that youth leadership is not just a choice, but a responsibility. Together, we create spaces for young people to lead with purpose and contribute to a better future.
AIESEC enables you to develop the values we believe leaders should live by.
By doing what’s right over what’s easy, you develop leadership that demonstrates integrity.
By taking up challenging opportunities with AIESEC, you get to continuously grow through creativity and innovation.
At AIESEC, you get to celebrate and enjoy the way we are and put your youthful energy and enthusiasm in everything you do.
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.
At AIESEC, you get to lead by example and with empathy by taking responsibility of inspiring others to lead as well.
You get to work in inclusive spaces that allow you to truly be yourself and embrace each others’ differences as a strength.
National
Need some clarity on something? Maybe our frequently asked questions could help you out.
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.
We aim to develop leadership qualities and capabilities in young people with these programs.
AIESEC in Malaysia is an organization registered under Registrar of Society (ROS (Registration No.: PPM-002-10-04042005)
Block E-51-2, Zenith Corporate Park, Jalan SS 7/26, Ss 7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
