Carrying on the tradition of our fellow countrymen a century ago.
Based in Hong Kong, The Malaysian Chamber (Hong Kong and Macau) Students Trust Fund is a registered charitable trust exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
The Malaysian Chamber (HK & Macau) Students Trust Fund
Established 20 August 2016. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to Malaysian students studying in Hong Kong and Macau who are in need.
Since 2016 The Malaysian Chamber (HK & Macau) Students Trust Fund has granted HK$15.3 million to 194 Malaysian students in Hong Kong and Macau, 129 of whom have graduated, from HK$24.6 million in donations. In the year to March 2026 it received HK$3.70 million and awarded HK$1.81 million, with a further HK$2.30 million already committed to scholarships granted.
From “An Afternoon of Gratitude: MAYCHAM Students Trust Fund”, Berita, August 2026.
On 18th Apr, donors were gathered at an Afternoon of Gratitude where STF recipients presented a token (mug) of appreciation to donors expressing their gratitude. Internship and training support came from Plaza Premium Group, PCCW, TAL Apparel, Osaka Capital and Ignite Vision.
The central Great Hall in the University of Hong Kong is named after British Malayan Mr. Loke Yew, a benefactor of the University in its early years. Loke Yew Hall was named after Mr. Loke Yew who collected $55,000 for the endowment fund in 1912 and made a loan of $500,000 to HKU interest-free for 25 years.
Another great businessman and philanthropist born in Penang, Mr. Eu Tong Sen also donated $55,000 to HKU in 1918.
By carrying on the tradition of our fellow countrymen a century ago, The Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (Hong Kong and Macau) recognizes the importance of providing support for education, and has made it a cornerstone of its social responsibility programme.
What are the objects of the Students Fund?
- Advancing education for eligible students to further their education in Hong Kong or Macau;
- Provide for the relief of eligible students already studying in Hong Kong or Macau;
- Assistance and support the Chamber and eligible students for the purposes of maintaining, improving and enhancing the standard of living and quality of education of eligible students in Hong Kong or Macau; and
- Promote, sponsor, assist and provide financial support for researches, academic courses, training courses, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, exchange programmes, study tours, publications and activities of educational value, and any other activities, in each case, for the advancement of the education of eligible students in Hong Kong or Macau.
Who is eligible to apply?
- An individual who is a citizen of Malaysia;
- An individual who is a permanent resident of Malaysia and has been continuously domiciled in Malaysia for the last 7 years;
- An individual who has at least one parent who is a citizen of Malaysia and that individual has been continuously domiciled in Malaysia for the last 7 years; or
- An individual who is none of the above but is someone whom the Trustees determine to have sufficient nexus with Malaysia so as to qualify.
Students Trust Fund “Firsts”: Nazmi Nordin
9 November 2020
Nazmi Nordin graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2020 with a PhD in imaging and radiology interventions. He is a beneficiary of the MAYCHAM Students Trust Fund, and the first recipient of the fund to receive support for a doctoral degree. He was born and raised in Perlis, the oldest of four children, and the first of his family to graduate with a PhD.
HK is a great city, because of the culture and heritage, and it’s a unique fusion of East meets West.
Students Trust Fund “Firsts”: Nazmi Nordin, 9 November 2020Internships for Malaysian students and graduates
With Global Malaysian Network (GMN), since November 2020.
We roll out a Global Internship Programme (GIP) in partnership with Global Malaysian Network (GMN) in November 2020 to provide a platform for companies to provide short to medium term internship or long-term employment opportunities to Malaysian students or graduates, starting with Hong Kong.
Through GIP, we hope you and your companies are able to hire some of Malaysian’s promising young talents to support your business and for these Malaysian students/graduates a chance to gain valuable real-life working experience to broaden their horizon and networking with others.
Let’s start by joining us in MAYCHAM and Alumni/Students from HK & Macau Universities LinkedIn Group.
MAYCHAM and Alumni/Students from HK & Macau UniversitiesChairman’s letterFAQ
Talks, workshops and mentoring
Career and industry talks, work skills, investment and mentorship for the students the fund supports.
- Investment Workshops Part 1: Fundamental AnalysisInvestment talk
- Virtual-Action Learning Session on May 15 2021: What Do Employers Want in the 21st Century?Getting ready to work skills
- Tanyalah the Industry Experts - Communications, Branding and MarketingCareer / industry talk
- Tanyalah the Industry Experts - Demystifying the Finance IndustryCareer / industry talk
- Online Talk - The Employment Race: Secret Rempah to landing your DREAM JOB!Getting ready to work skills
Women Internal Network (WiN)
Membership of WiN is FREE upon registration of MAYCHAM membership.
Women Internal Network (WiN) is a community of MALE and FEMALE MAYCHAM members who share similar values in promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI). Diversity is at the core of Malaysian DNA, an extension of our multi racial and multicultural heritage. Through WiN we wish to share this heritage with our increasing number of non Malaysian members.
Established in October 2020 WiN has its own dedicated sub committee. The network hosts events and activities that puts DEI at its core, connecting both new and long term residents in Hong Kong to expand their network socially and professionally. Our events are always fun, quite often revolving around Malaysian food and drink.
WiN is a strong and expanding platform to nurture mentoring relationships within the MAYCHAM Students Fund family as well as for members seeking advice and support in business development, career counselling and career advancement.
Teh Tarik With Saniza
A lighthearted column where we get up close and personal with the personalities who are passionate about flying our Jalur Gemilang.
Berita
Our quarterly newsletter, Berita, keeps members informed about the latest news, events, and insights from the chamber and the broader business community.
Malaysian Food Paradise in Hong Kong
54 outlets under 31 names, on Hong Kong Island, in Kowloon and in the New Territories.
Hong Kong Island19 outlets
- Asam Chicken RiceCentral
- Bak Kut KingTai Hang
- Café MalaccaWestern District
- Ipoh MariNorth Point
- Little NyonyaQuarry Bay
- Malacca CuisineNorth Point, Sai Wan Ho, Western District, Wan Chai
- Malayan RestaurantChai Wan, Quarry Bay
- Old Town RestaurantCentral
- Oversea Malaysia DelightWan Chai
- Prawn Noodle ShopCauseway Bay, Quarry Bay, Wan Chai
- Rempah NoodlesWan Chai
- Satay InnNorth Point
- With Your MindQuarry Bay
Kowloon18 outlets
- Asam Chicken RiceTsim Sha Tsui
- Baba Nyonya RestaurantYau Ma Tei, Kowloon Bay
- Bugis@叻沙・海南雞飯Sham Shui Po, Diamond Hill, Lai Chi Kok
- Kedai Kopi Semua SemuaSham Shui Po, Tsuen Wan, Mong Kok
- Kopitiam Bagus.BagusSham Shui Po
- Kopitiam Makan MakanTai Kok Tsui
- Malacca CuisineTo Kwa Wan, San Po Kong
- Malaysia Al Watan (Unique Fruits) Specialty StoreSham Shui Po
- Malaysian Chinese RestaurantJordan
- Mali HomeKwun Tong
- Mumum ShopHung Hom
- Satay InnTsim Sha Tsui
New Territories17 outlets
- Baba Nyonya RestaurantTuen Mun, Ma On Shan, Tseung Kwan O
- Bugis@叻沙・海南雞飯Tuen Mun, Tin Shui Wai
- Chor Sum LaksaKwai Fong
- MalagrandpaTuen Mun
- MimilaSha Tin
- Mumum ShopTuen Mun
- Nam HeongYuen Long
- Nyonya ComingTsuen Wan
- Nyonya Indocook HouseTuen Mun
- Old Town White CoffeeChek Lap Kok
- Prawn Noodle ShopTsuen Wan
- Satay InnTuen Mun
- SEDAPTuen Mun
- Uncle MusangKwai Fong
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