AIESEC in Malaysia

What AIESEC in Malaysia does

AIESEC in Malaysia is the Malaysian national chapter of AIESEC International Inc., a global non-governmental, non-profit youth organization founded in 1948. The Malaysian entity was established in 1968 and is headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, operating as part of a network spanning 110+ countries and territories. Its core function is facilitating youth participation in three structured programs: Global Volunteer (international SDG-aligned volunteering abroad), Global Talent (international internships and teaching placements), and Malaysian Youth Volunteer (domestic community projects). The organization primarily serves Malaysian university students, recent graduates, and youth seeking cross-cultural leadership development experiences.

The business operates on a participant-paid model with program fees structured in tiers ranging from below RM 3,000 to above RM 5,000 per participant. Distribution is driven by a hybrid of self-serve web sign-up forms (hosted on aiesec.my) and event-driven field outreach through university campus booths, classroom presentations, and the annual Youth Speak Forum. Technology infrastructure consists of the global aiesec.org platform for account management and participant matching, supplemented by internal Google Sheets connectors for operational data handling — no proprietary AI/ML systems, APIs, or developer-facing integrations are documented.

The organization maintains a network of 16 premium partner organizations globally that host and co-design exchange experiences, with named relationships including DPDHL (Deutsche Post DHL Group) for professional internships and a broad base of schools and NGOs for volunteer placements. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, consistent with its non-profit status. The organization is youth-led, with no formal management team, M&A activity, funding rounds, patents, or certifications surfaced in available sources.

Name

AIESEC in Malaysia

Legal name

AIESEC in Malaysia

Website

https://aiesec.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

AIESEC in Malaysia is a non-profit youth organization that facilitates international volunteer, internship, and teaching exchanges for Malaysian students and recent graduates through programs aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Exchange Programs

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Provider-Run International Internship Programs (Multi-Country/Multi-Industry) (EDAIAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Unpaid/Volunteer-Linked Work Placement Programs (EDAIAFAE), Corporate/Industry-Sponsored International Internship Programs (EDAIAFAH), Language Immersion & Cultural Exchange Programs (THAKAGAE), Cultural Adjustment & Integration Services (intercultural programs, community connection) (EDALANAD)

Keywords

• Youth exchange programs
• International internships
• Volunteer programs
• Leadership development
• SDG-aligned projects

Headquarters

HQ city

Petaling Jaya

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Program Participation Fees: AIESEC in Malaysia facilitates youth participation in global volunteer and internship programs. Participants pay program fees at various budget levels (Below RM 3000, RM 3000-RM 4000, RM 4000-RM 5000, More than RM 5000) to cover program costs including accommodation, meals, project coordination, and support services during their exchange experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels13 records

Core offering

AIESEC in Malaysia facilitates international volunteer and professional internship exchange programs for Malaysian youth, connecting participants with short-term cross-cultural projects in 110+ countries and territories. The organization runs three programs — Global Volunteer, Global Talent, and Malaysian Youth Volunteer — aimed at developing leadership and intercultural competence among students and recent graduates.

Product overview

AIESEC in Malaysia operates as a youth-led platform offering three interconnected programs: Global Volunteer (international SDG-aligned volunteering abroad), Global Talent (international internships and teaching abroad), and Malaysian Youth Volunteer (domestic volunteering within Malaysia). The three products share a unified value proposition around leadership development through experiential learning, all aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Participants can sign up through interest forms, with matching handled by AIESEC Malaysia teams using internal dashboards. The portfolio spans both outbound programs (Malaysians going abroad) and inbound/local programs (volunteering within Malaysia).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Volunteer: International volunteering program allowing youth to work on projects abroad contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
• Global Talent
• Malaysian Youth Volunteer

Products and services

• Global Volunteer

Quantifiable outcome

• Support for the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 through youth-led projects worldwide

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• DPDHL (Deutsche Post DHL Group)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDPDHL hosts Global Talent interns at their Bonn, Germany facility. This partnership provides professional internship opportunities for AIESEC participants in the logistics and delivery sector, offering real-world business experience alongside international cultural immersion.
• Host Organizations WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIESEC collaborates with schools, NGOs, companies, and community organizations globally to host volunteer and internship participants. These host partners provide project opportunities aligned with Sustainable Development Goals and facilitate meaningful youth exchange experiences in education, environmental action, and social impact areas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aiesec-malaysia-page

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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