Projects & Initiatives
Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD) is proud to strengthen its commitment to nation-building through the support and trust of the Government of Malaysia under Belanjawan MADANI 2025. Through the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Matching Grant and Program SINAR YSD (Sokongan Inklusif Autisme, Remaja, dan Komuniti Rentan), YSD works closely with partners nationwide to deliver high-impact projects across its five pillars:
YSD Eco Citizen
YSD's Signature Programme
RM400,000 annually
Since 2022
Environment
Operational Support for the Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association (MIASA) Malaysia
Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association (MIASA) Malaysia
RM1,400,000
2021 - 2025
Community & Health
The Free Tree Society (FTS) Environmental Programme
Free Tree Society Kuala Lumpur
RM1,500,000
2021 - 2026
Environment
Sime Darby Football Development Programme
Sime Darby Football Club (SDFC)
RM4,550,000
2018 - 2026
Sports
Environment Volunteer Programme in Cameron Highlands
Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH)
RM900,000
2024 - 2026
Environment
Tabung YSD for the Underprivileged Coronary Patients
University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC)
RM9,000,000
2013 - 2025
Community & Health
Operational Support for the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
RM10,600,000
2013 - 2027
Arts & Culture
YSD Skill Enrichment -
Professional Certificate in Heavy Equipment & Automotive Industries
Sime Industrial Academy, BPLTV - Ministry of Education & Automotive and Welding Institute of Sarawak (AWISAR)
RM1,897,894
2025 - 2026
Education
SINAR YSD - I-Medik - YSD Mobile Reproalert!
Ikatan Pengamal Perubatan Dan Kesihatan Muslim Malaysia (I-Medik)
RM450,000
2025
Community & Health
ASSESSCROP
University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
RM600,000
2021 - 2025
Environment
Rapid Response Teams
Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD)
3,800,000
2022 - 2025
Environment
The Surplus Food Rescue Programme
The Lost Food Project (TLFP)
RM860,000
2021 - 2025
Environment
The "Little Legends" Programme
Nicol David Organisation
RM1,000,000
2023 - 2025
Sports
Early Detection, Communication Models and ICT-Based Support to Ease Interventions in Mitigating Dropouts Among At-Risk Students
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
RM450,000
2021 - 2025
Education
Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) Programme in PPR
Stray Free Foundation (SFF)
RM50,000
2025 - 2026
Community & Health
YSD Sinar Harapan - Santuni MADANI
RM795,000
2025
Community & Health
Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
RM8,780,000
2014 - 2026
Arts & Culture
SINAR YSD - Reproductive Health Association Kelantan
Reproductive Health Association Kelantan
RM270,000
2025
Community & Health
Operational Support for Cancer Research Malaysia
Cancer Research Malaysia (CRMY)
RM66,200,000
2012 - 2026
Community & Health
Tun Razak Ohio Chair
Ohio University / Ministry of Higher Education
USD750,000
Since 2010
Education
SINAR YSD - Rumah Generasiku Sayang Kelantan
Rumah Generasiku Sayang Kelantan
RM350,000
2025
Community & Health
Sapong Estate Ecosystem Conservation (previously in Sandakan Bay)
Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS)
RM2,000,000
2022 - 2025
Environment
SINAR YSD - Pusat Bimbingan Remaja Hamil Bayt Al-Rahmah
Pusat Bimbingan Remaja Hamil Bayt Al-Rahmah
RM210,000
2025
Community & Health
Conservation and Protection of Malaysian Hornbills
Explore Gaia Enterprise (Gaia)
2,500,000
2021 - 2026
Environment
Giant Clam Restoration and Abalone Farming for Conservation and Community Benefits in Semporna, Sabah
Semporna Islands Project Society (SIP)
RM900,000
2023 - 2026
Environment
Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (TRLC) Banun Reforestation Programme and Elmina Public Outreach Programme (EPOP)
Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre (TRCRC)
4,450,000
2021 - 2026
Environment
Cricket Adiwira and the National Cricket Development Programme for Girls and Women
Malaysian Cricket Association (MCA)
RM4,600,000
2020 - 2026
Sports
Student Empowerment in Climate Action in Sabah
Sabah Environmental Trust (SET)
RM635,000
2022 - 2026
Environment
Human -Orangutan Coexistence (HOC) in Human-Transformed Landscapes
South East Asia Rainforest Research Partnership (SEARRP)
2,572,000
2019 - 2026
Environment
National Women's Team Lawn Bowlers International Exposure and "Jack ke Sekolah" Grassroot Programme
Malaysian Lawn Bowls Federation (MLBF)
RM3,172,800
2009 - 2015 and
2024 - 2025
Sports
Operational Support for Yayasan Chow Kit
Yayasan Chow Kit
RM5,850,000
2011 - 2026
Education
YSD REACH School Programme
YSD's Signature Programme
RM1,500,000 annually
Since 2023
Education
SINAR YSD - Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insaniah Sarawak
Pertubuhan Pembangunan Insaniah Sarawak (PPIS)
RM1,200,000
2024 - 2025
Community & Health
Operational Support for the Telenisa Legal Clinic
Sisters in Islam (SIS)
RM2,195,000
2016 - 2026
Community & Health
Human - Elephant Coexistence (HEC) Management Project
University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM)
9,460,000
2012 - 2026
Environment
Enhancing Frontline of Anti-Poaching and Enforcement Efforts in Royal Belum State Park
Perak State Parks Corporation (PSPC)
7,106,000
2017 - 2026
Environment
Malaysian Premier Elite Junior Circuit Grand Finals and International Exposure for Female Athletes
Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia (SportExcel)
RM1,187,100
2022 - 2025
Sports
SINAR YSD - Early Autism Project - YSD Applied Behavioral Analysis Training Certification for Community & NGO Practitioners
Early Autism Project Malaysia (EAP)
RM350,000
2025
Community & Health
Safeguarding the Malayan Tigers in Royal Belum State Park (RSBP) with the Orang Asli Community
Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU)
2,050,000
2021 - 2025
Environment
The Pahang Orang Asli Regenerative Agroforestry Project
Global Peace Foundation Malaysia (GPFM)
RM570,000
2022 - 2026
Environment
YSD Skill Enrichment -
“Empowering The Nation, Enriching The Future” in collaboration with CIDB for Construction Industry
Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB)
RM1,650,936
2025 - 2026
Education
“LADAP Plus” The First Ever Mobile Application in Malaysia for School Leaders and Teachers
PEMIMPIN GSL
RM500,000
2022 - 2026
Education
YSD Disaster Relief Fund
YSD's Signature Programme
RM1,500,000 annually
Since 2013
Community & Health
The Sarawak Red Langur Conservation Project in Maludam National Park
Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC)
430,000
2023 - 2026
Environment
Mangrove Conservation and Community Resilience
Global Environment Centre (GEC)
RM7,974,000
2014 - 2026
Environment
SINAR YSD - IDEAS Autism Centre
IDEAS Autism Centre (IAC)
RM300,000
2025
Community & Health
National Advocacy on HIV
Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) / Malaysian AIDS Council
RM4,980,000
2013 - 2026
Community & Health
Layar Liar
Nuvista Media
RM1,730,000
2021 - 2025
Environment
SINAR YSD - Good Shepherd Services Sabah
Good Shepherd Services Sabah
RM350,000
2025
Community & Health
Eco-Schools Programme (ESP)
Green Growth Asia Foundation (GGAF)
RM1,250,000
2021 - 2026
Environment
Operational Support for the Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)
Women's Aid Organisation (WAO)
RM9,400,000
2010 - 2026
Community & Health
Kelab YSD - Kakiseni Junior
Persatuan Kakiseni
RM2,320,000
2021 - 2026
Arts & Culture
Operational Support for KOMITED Malaysia
Pertubuhan Komuniti Intervensi Dadah Malaysia (KOMITED Malaysia)
RM5,205,000
2021 - 2026
Community & Health
The Conservation of Large Marine Megafauna in Malaysia
Marine Research Foundation (MRF)
RM2,590,000
2018 - 2025
Environment
SD Games
YSD's Signature Programme
RM300,000 annually
Since 2023
Sports
Kenyir for Life: Management and Protection of Kenyir State Park
Nature Based Solutions Sdn. Bhd (NBS)
3,389,000
2021 - 2026
Environment
Education Support Scheme (ESS)
YSD's Signature Programme
RM1,132,717
2011 - 2034
Education
SD Young Innovators Challenge
YSD's Signature Programme
RM7,350,000
2016 - 2026
Education
Early Intervention for Underprivileged Children Living with Autism
IDEAS Autism Centre (IAC)
RM7,040,000
2014 - 2026
Education
SINAR YSD - SALAM Autisme YSD In Conjunction with Autism Awareness Month
IDEAS Autism Centre (IAC) & Early Autism Project Malaysia (EAP)
RM155,000
2025
Community & Health
Crossing Borders
KL Shakespeare Players (KLSP)
RM715,000
2021 - 2025
Arts & Culture
Forging Traditions: Beyond Borders
ASK Dance Company
RM6,691,430
2011 - 2026
Arts & Culture
Tropical Rainforest Living Collection (TRLC) Merisuli Reforestation Programme
Tropical Rainforest Conservation and Research Centre (TRCRC)
4,900,000
2018 - 2025
Environment
YSD Sinar Harapan
YSD's Signature Programme
RM1,000,000 annually
Since 2012
Community & Health
Operational Support for the YOKUK Foundation
YOKUK Foundation
RM4,010,000
2014 - 2026
Community & Health
SINAR YSD - OrphanCare Foundation
OrphanCare Foundation (OC)
RM340,000
2024 - 2025
Community & Health
Operational Support for the OrphanCare Foundation
OrphanCare Foundation (OC)
RM4,530,000
2014 - 2027
Community & Health
SD Guthrie - YSD Plant-A-Tree Project
SD Guthrie Berhad
RM20,500,000
2008 - 2027
Environment
SINAR YSD - Miri Division Adolescent Health Carnival 2025
Klinik Kesihatan Bahagian Miri
RM131,000
2025
Community & Health
Marine Mammals Alive: Discovering, Monitoring and Conserving Whales and Dolphins in Malaysia
MareCet Research Organisation (MRO)
RM1,110,000
2021 - 2027
Environment
Education for Orang Asli: Building A Sustainable Network for Better Execution of Programmes
Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS)
RM420,000
2022 - 2025
Education
YSD Huluran Kasih
YSD's Signature Programme
RM300,000 annually
Since 2018
Community & Health
Malaysian AIDS Foundation PAL Scheme for Underprivileged PLHIV
Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF)
RM4,830,000
2014 - 2026
Community & Health
Sea Turtle Conservation Programme in East Coast Malaysia
Fuze Ecoteer Outdoor Adventures Sdn BhdPersatuan Pemuliharaan dan Kajian Marin Malaysia (PULIHARA)
RM2,070,000
2021 - 2027
Environment
Yayasan Sime Darby Track Series
Yayasan Kecemerlangan Sukan Malaysia (SportExcel)
RM2,700,000
2023 - 2025
Sports
UKM - YSD Chair for Sustainability
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
RM15,000,000
2021 - 2030
Environment
Royal Professor Ungku Aziz Chair for Poverty Eradication
University of Malaya (UM)
RM2,500,000
Since 2009
Community & Health
YSD Skill Enrichment for Palm Oil Industry
Institut Perladangan dan Komoditi Malaysia (IMPAC), Sarawak Agriculture Vocational Training Institute (SAVTI)
RM1,822,482
2025 - 2026
Education