Yayasan Sime Darby

Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD), or Sime Darby Foundation, was established in 1982 and is the primary driver of Sime Darby’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. 

The objectives of YSD are supported by its five pillars, namely: community and health; education; youth and sports; arts and culture and environment. While led by independent members of a Governing Council and managed by a dedicated team, YSD works closely with the Sime Darby Plantation Berhad, Sime Darby Property Berhad and Sime Darby Berhad, in areas of mutual interest. 

Since its inception, YSD has awarded scholarships worth more than RM248 million to 3,208 students both in and outside Malaysia. 

YSD is actively involved in the development and improvement of sports in Malaysia such as track cycling and golf. 

Under its community & health pillar, YSD supports initiatives in relation to cancer research, HIV and AIDS as well as heart diseases in Malaysia.  

YSD is a huge supporter of the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Cen