What Yayasan Melaka does

Yayasan Melaka is a Melaka state government statutory body established on 15 September 1984 under Melaka State Enactment No. 4/1984, formed by merging Yayasan Islam Melaka (1978) and Yayasan Pelajaran Melaka (1982). It operates as the state of Melaka's principal property and student housing vehicle, serving Malaysian higher education institutions including UiTM Cawangan Bandaraya Melaka, MiCoST, KPMBM, UNITAR, and UTeM, alongside commercial property tenants, event organizers, and Bumiputera property buyers. The foundation is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by the Chief Minister of Melaka, with operational leadership under Managing Director Datuk Wira (Dr.) Hjh. Radhuana Binti Salleh and a 12-person core team, supported by five wholly-owned subsidiaries covering agriculture, plantation, property, education, and creative services.

Its core products span four lines: (1) Kediaman Pelajar Yayasan Melaka (KPYM), a four-block student apartment complex in central Melaka and the BUYMe Bandar Universiti project on 91.46 hectares adjacent to UTeM; (2) Penyewaan dan Penjualan Hartanah, rental and sale of commercial buildings, office units, retail units, and residential properties held by the foundation and its Hartanah Bumiputera Melaka subsidiary; (3) Dewan Konvensyen Yayasan Melaka, a 50–100-person convention hall within Wisma Yayasan Melaka on Jalan Hang Tuah; and (4) the eKPYM digital platform (ekpym.yayasanmelaka.gov.my) for online registration, room selection, roommate matching, and rental payments. The underlying technology stack is a set of government-hosted web portals, corporate email, HRMIS, and the eKPYM management system — functional but not differentiated.

Yayasan Melaka's revenue mechanics are diversified across recurring streams: semester-based student housing subscriptions (RM185–RM1,490 per session depending on institution and package), ongoing property rental income from owned commercial and residential assets, one-time property sales (including Bumiputera lots), convention hall bookings, investment returns from Bursa Malaysia–listed equities (managed through MITI) and joint ventures, and subsidiary-level income from plantations, agriculture (durian musang king, bird's nest processing), and TVET education. Pricing is institution-specific, non-refundable, and paid via the eKPYM platform. Distribution is direct-to-customer via foundation-owned digital channels plus government tender and quotation processes for enterprise-grade procurement. The entity is MS ISO 9001:2015 certified (May 2024 – May 2027) for property management quality systems.

Name

Yayasan Melaka

Legal name

Yayasan Melaka

Website

https://yayasanmelaka.gov.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Yayasan Melaka is a Melaka state government statutory body that operates student housing for multiple higher education institutions, manages a portfolio of commercial and Bumiputera properties, runs a convention hall, and oversees wholly-owned education, plantation, and agricultural subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Sector Real Estate Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Housing Property Management (BPAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Association Maintenance, Vendor & Capital Project Management (BPAJAHAM)

Keywords

• Student housing services
• Government property management
• Commercial property rental
• Convention venue rental
• University town development

Headquarters

HQ city

Melaka

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Housing Rental: Rental income from student dormitories (Kediaman Pelajar) at strategic locations in Melaka city center. Students from various higher education institutions rent accommodations for semester periods.
2. Property Rental: Rental income from commercial buildings, office spaces, retail units, and residential properties owned by the foundation. Includes spaces at Wisma Yayasan Melaka and other properties.
3. Property Sales: Sale of commercial and residential properties owned by the foundation including Bumiputera lots and developed lands.
4. Convention Hall Rental: Dewan Konvensyen rental for seminars, conventions and events at Wisma Yayasan Melaka, accommodating 50-100 guests.
5. Investment Returns: Returns from joint ventures, investments in Bursa Malaysia listed companies (managed through MITI), and subsidiary company operations including plantation management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yayasan Melaka is a state government statutory body that operates a diversified portfolio of real estate and student accommodation services in Melaka, Malaysia. Its core offerings include student housing (Kediaman Pelajar Yayasan Melaka / KPYM) serving multiple higher education institutions, a convention hall (Dewan Konvensyen) for events, and rental and sale of commercial, retail, and residential properties including Bumiputera lots. The foundation also runs the BUYMe Bandar Universiti development project, an eKPYM digital housing management platform, and operates subsidiaries in plantations, higher education (MiCoST), and creative services.

Product overview

Yayasan Melaka operates a diversified portfolio of real estate and student accommodation services centered in Melaka, Malaysia. Its core offerings include Kediaman Pelajar Yayasan Melaka (KPYM), a student housing platform serving multiple higher education institutions; eKPYM, a digital management system for housing registration and payments; Dewan Konvensyen, a convention venue; and Penyewaan dan Penjualan Hartanah, property rental and sales services. The BUYMe (Bandar Universiti) project represents a major development initiative for student housing near UTeM.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KPYM (Kediaman Pelajar Yayasan Melaka): Student housing accommodation for tertiary education students in Melaka, located on Jalan Tun Ali with 4 blocks of residential apartments.
• Dewan Konvensyen Yayasan Melaka
• BUYMe (Projek Bandar Universiti)
• eKPYM
• Hartanah Bumiputera Melaka

Products and services

• Kediaman Pelajar Yayasan Melaka (KPYM) Student housing accommodation located in the city center of Melaka, comprising 4 blocks of apartment units at Jalan Tun Ali providing rental housing for students from UiTM, MiCoST, KPMBM, UNITAR, Cosmopoint UTeM, Acceskill, and other higher education institutions. Includes 24-hour security and CCTV.
• eKPYM Online Student Housing Management System Online student housing management platform enabling student registration, room selection, roommate matching, rental payment processing, and accommodation announcement management for KPYM tenants from multiple higher education institutions.
• Dewan Konvensyen Yayasan Melaka Convention hall facility located within Wisma Yayasan Melaka on Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka, offering rental space for seminars, conventions, and events accommodating 50-100 guests.
• Penyewaan dan Penjualan Hartanah (Property Rental and Sales) Property rental and sales services for commercial buildings, office units, residential houses, shophouses, and condominium units owned by Yayasan Melaka and its subsidiary Hartanah Bumiputera Melaka Sdn Bhd. Includes Bumiputera-designated lots.
• Projek Bandar Universiti (BUYMe) University Town development project providing student housing facilities in strategic locations within Melaka's city area, adjacent to Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM), covering 91.46 hectares of land. Includes durian musang king cultivation and food processing facilities through joint venture with Homewise Construction.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Homewise Construction (Melaka) Sdn BhdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for land development at Mukim Lendu, Melaka. Includes durian musang king plantation, design and build housing development, and food processing factory for durian and bird's nest products.
• Hartanah Bumiputera MelakacoreOthersSubsidiary company managing Bumiputera property assets and commercial property operations for the foundation.
• Samel Plantation Sdn BhdcoreOthersSubsidiary managing plantation operations and agricultural activities for the foundation.
• Melaka International College of Science and Technology (MiCoST)coreOthersSubsidiary providing TVET programs and higher education at Wisma Yayasan Melaka Block C.
• YM Creative World Sdn BhdminorOthersCreative subsidiary company under the foundation.
• Pembanguan Pertanian Melaka Sdn BhdcoreOthersAgricultural development subsidiary operating at Lembah Kesang plantation site, managing durian and other agricultural products.
• Koperasi Belia Islam (KBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscussion of joint venture proposal with KBI Properties Sdn Bhd for potential development projects.
• Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bandar Universiti (BUYMe) project on 91.46 hectares of land adjacent to UTeM campus for student housing development.
• Koperasi Belia Islam Properties (KBIP) Sdn BhdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinal proposal discussion for joint venture development between the foundation and KBIP Sdn Bhd.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Sime Darby Property Berhad: Large Malaysian property developer with township and commercial developments. Comparable for the BUYMe Bandar Universiti concept and broader property portfolio operations, but operates as a listed commercial developer rather than a state foundation.
• UEM Sunrise Berhad: Major Malaysian developer with mixed-use and township projects including education-adjacent developments. Comparable in scale and asset class to Yayasan Melaka's real estate holdings, though commercially driven and listed.
• SP Setia Berhad: Top Malaysian property developer with extensive township and commercial portfolio. Relevant broad incumbent for the BUYMe project type and overall property management scale, though operating as a private commercial developer.
• Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia: Federal government-linked corporation for development of affordable housing for middle-income Malaysians. Comparable as a state-backed housing operator with similar regulatory and subsidy dynamics, though at national scale and focused on home ownership rather than student rentals.

Others

• Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA): Malaysian government agency under the Prime Minister's Department running Bumiputera education, training, and business development. Comparable as a state-linked institution supporting Bumiputera education and commercial activity, including operating KPMBM colleges that are customers of Yayasan Melaka's student housing.
• Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN): Federal statutory body managing higher education funding for Malaysian students. Adjacent peer sharing the higher education ecosystem and the statutory body governance model, but focused on student loans rather than housing.

Direct peers

• Yayasan Sabah: Malaysian state foundation of Sabah, also established under state enactment, managing a diversified portfolio of property, education, plantation, and commercial assets. Most directly comparable to Yayasan Melaka as a state statutory body running student housing, commercial property, and agricultural subsidiaries.
• Yayasan Sarawak: State foundation of Sarawak, established under state legislation, with comparable functions in education support, property management, and investment for state development. Operates as a state-backed diversified foundation analogous to Yayasan Melaka's remit.
• Yayasan Negeri Sembilan: State foundation of Negeri Sembilan, similarly providing student aid, housing support, and state-level investment activities. Closely mirrors Yayasan Melaka's education-and-property mandate within a Malaysian state context.

Regional players

• Yayasan Pahang: State foundation of Pahang with education scholarship, property, and investment activities. Functions as a regional sibling foundation to Yayasan Melaka, with similar statutory governance but outside Melaka's geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/yayasanmelakaofficial
• Instagraminstagram.com/yayasanmelaka
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/yayasan-melaka

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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